4) Implement fundamental enhancements to streamline the EB-5 process based directly on stakeholder feedback
5) Launch new engagement opportunities to seek input and feedback on how to address the unique circumstances of entrepreneurs, new businesses and startup companies Source
The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) posted on its website the SBA 100 , a showcase of 100 small businesses that recieved SBA help to create at least 100 jobs.
Day925/Aug3rd/Wednesday: The President held a meeting with his cabinet in the Cabinet Room of the White House. The President's Remarks before the Cabinet Meeting Video
The President met with United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the Oval Office of the White House. Source
The President met with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder in the Oval Office. Source
The President signed into law H.R. 1383, the "Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act of 2011," which temporarily preserved higher rates of payment for tuition and fees for those enrolled in the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program at non-public institutions of higher learning, and adjusted certain housing stipends. Source
The President's plan for how the Federal Government would support and help empower American communities and their local partners to prevent violent extremism "Empowering Local Partners to Prevent Violent Extremism in the United States" was made available at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/empowering_local_partners.pdf
The President traveled to Chicago, Illinois, where he participated in a Democratic National Committee (DNC) video teleconference (transcript) and later delivered remarks at one DNC event and more remarks at a second event at the Aragon Entertainment Center in Chicago.
The President returned to the White House. Source
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev called President Obama to wish him a happy birthday and to discuss Russia's World Trade Organization (WTO) accession negotiations. The Presidents noted the significant progress that had been made since they spoke last a few weeks before. President Obama stressed the need for Russia to work with other WTO members to close out the last remaining issues and bring the negotiations to a successful conclusion by the end of the year. Source
Day926/Aug4th/Thursday: The President issued a Presidential Directive that, for the first time, explicitly barred entry into the United States of persons who organize or participate in war crimes, crimes against humanity, and serious violations of human rights. Fact Sheet Proclamation
The President ordered the Federal share for Public Assistance increased to 90 percent of the total eligible costs for the Sovereign Tribal Nation of the Havasupai Tribe from the earlier 75 percent of aid damage caused by severe storms and flooding during the period of October 3-6, 2010. Source
The President became 50-years-old on this day. For a report on the President's birthday barbeque in the Rose Garden of the White House, read Lynn Sweet's account for the Chicago Sun-Times.
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