I hereby order blocked all property and interests in property of the Government of Iran.

I have today exercised the authority granted by this Act to block certain property or interests in property of the Government of Iran.

You will have an opportunity this week to help our fight against inflation by passing Hospital Cost Containment legislation that can save Americans more than $40 billion over the next five years.

This modified cost containment legislation will have a significant impact in reducing the hospital industry's inflation rate.

Without the type of consumer marketplace which exists in other sectors of the economy, hospitals generally have no incentive to reduce waste or inefficiency and to curb costs.

I am pleased to announce the nomination of Iraline Barnes as an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

A vote for this bill will clearly and properly be seen by the public as a vote to reduce inflation.

I agree with these recommendations and that the changes proposed are consistent with the purposes of Proclamation 3279, as amended.

Those developments underscore the threat to our national security which results from our reliance on Iran as a source of crude oil.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Proclamation, no crude oil produced in Iran may be entered into the customs territory of the United States.

Deportation proceedings will be conducted in accordance with constitutional due process requirements.

An act to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize special Caribbean hurricane relief assistance.

An act to authorize on a temporary basis certain business and agricultural loans, notwithstanding interest limitations in State constitutions or statutes, and for other purposes.

Assistance in these efforts is essential in creating the conditions under which democratic institutions can grow and thrive.

I am therefore today proposing action to expand our support for development and security in Central America and the Caribbean.

An act to amend title 23 of the United States Code, the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.

The United States expects that these assurances will be honored.

A joint resolution to provide for a temporary extension of certain Federal Housing Administration authorities, and for other purposes.