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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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Jan 15, 1981

Participation by military personnel in the cash awards program was authorized by the Congress in 1965.

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Jan 15, 1981

Cash awards totalling $967,155 were paid for adopted suggestions during Fiscal Year 1980.

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Jan 15, 1981

You have produced a report which contains many innovative recommendations and ideas, and they have already initiated considerable public debate.

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Jan 15, 1981

Real output has grown at an average rate of 3 percent per year since I took office, and employment has grown by 10 percent.

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Jan 15, 1981

I believe that we have identified a mix of policies which has a good prospect of seeing us through the eighties safely.

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Jan 14, 1981

I believe that the Congress will act affirmatively on the basic premises of this document.

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Jan 14, 1981

The Council shall consist of representatives of the following agencies and such other officers or employees of the United States as the President may designate as members.

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Jan 14, 1981

I herewith propose 33 new rescissions of budget authority previously provided by the Congress, totalling $1,142.4 million.

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