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Jimmy Carter

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Jimmy Earl Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from January 20, 1977, to January 20, 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the office of Governor of Georgia from January 12, 1971, to July 1, 1975. During his presidency, Carter focused on human rights, energy conservation, and the Camp David Accords, which led to a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt. His administration also faced significant challenges, including the Iran Hostage Crisis and economic difficulties marked by inflation and unemployment.

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Jun 2, 1977

An act to authorize appropriations to the Energy Research and Development Administration.

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Jun 2, 1977

An act granting the consent of Congress to the Mississippi-Louisiana Bridge construction compact.

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Jun 2, 1977

I feel we should be sure that the requirements for these plans are as well designed as possible.

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Jun 2, 1977

I believe that our energy research and development dollars should be spent on technologies which are not yet demonstrated rather than on projects or technologies which have been shown to be successful at a commercial or near commercial…

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Jun 2, 1977

I will nominate M. Carr Ferguson to be Assistant Attorney General.

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Jun 2, 1977

An act to make certain technical and miscellaneous amendments to provisions relating to vocational education contained in the Education Amendments of 1976.

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Jun 2, 1977

I seriously question the need for price supports for these types of facilities since a significant body of experience and demonstrated technology is already available.

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Jun 2, 1977

An act to authorize appropriations for the administration of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974.

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Jun 2, 1977

I applaud the Congress for its prodding in developing the energy extension service concept and see considerable merit in such a program.

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Jun 2, 1977

I am pleased to sign S. 36, a bill which will authorize $1.639 billion for the Energy Research and Development Administration's nonnuclear programs in fiscal year 1977.

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Jun 2, 1977

I will nominate William W. Allison, of Atlanta, Ga., to be Deputy Director of the Community Services Administration.

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Jun 2, 1977

An act to amend the Privacy Act of 1974 to extend the life of the Privacy Protection Study Commission to September 30, 1977.

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Jun 1, 1977

I hereby determine, pursuant to section 402(d)(5) of the Act, that the further extension of the waiver authority granted by subsection (c) will substantially promote the objectives of section 402 of the Act.

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Jun 1, 1977

I am convinced that continuation of the U.S.-Romanian Trade Agreement will serve to further promote mutually beneficial growth in two-way trade between the United States and Romania.

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Jun 1, 1977

The panel will submit five names to the President from which he will select a nominee to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Francis L. Van Dusen from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

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Jun 1, 1977

I believe that a further expansion of U.S.-Romanian economic relations can help to promote a continuation of such independent policies.

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Jun 1, 1977

It is this Administration's policy that Federal officials should not participate in private conferences or meetings held in facilities which discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, or national origin, as well as race.

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Jun 1, 1977

I further determine, pursuant to subsection (d) (5) (c) of section 402 of the Act, that continuation of the waiver applicable to the Socialist Republic of Romania will substantially promote the objectives of section 402.

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Jun 1, 1977

Taking account of all factors, however, I recommend to the Congress that the waiver authority granted by subsection (c) of section 402 of the Act be further extended for a period of twelve months.

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Jun 1, 1977

Such an expanded bilateral relationship will also improve the prospects for continued American access to Romanian leaders.

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Jun 1, 1977

The Executive Committee on Reorganization will advise the President on all aspects of the reorganization effort.

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May 31, 1977

There would be no increase in the bureaucracy; there would be a reduction in the bureaucracy.

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May 31, 1977

It satisfies an unmet demand in our society for the quiet and the unorganized and the sometimes vulnerable purchasers of goods and services just to have a voice.

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May 31, 1977

Chair the PRC when it carries out the duties assigned in Section 3 (b) of this Order.

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