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Office of Policy Development
The Office of Policy Development comprises the Domestic Policy and the National Economic Councils, which advise and assist the President in the formulation, coordination, and implementation of domestic and economic policy. The Office of Policy Development also supports other policy development and implementation activities as directed by the President.
Sources of Information
Federal Register
A document that the Office of Policy Development published in the Federal Register is accessible online.
https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/office-of-policy-developmentEDITORIAL NOTE: A DEDICATED WEBSITE FOR THE DOMESTIC POLICY COUNCIL IS NOT AVAILABLE.
Domestic Policy Council
Room 469, Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20502
202-456-5594
http://www.whitehouse.gov/dpc
DOMESTIC POLICY COUNCIL
| DIRECTOR | Susan E. Rice |
| DEPUTY DIRECTORS | |
| Economic Mobility | Carmel Martin |
| Health and Veterans Affairs | Christen L. Young |
| Immigration | Esther Olavarria |
| Racial Justice and Equality | Catherine Lhamon |
On August 16, 1993, President William J. Clinton signed Executive Order 12859 to establish the Domestic Policy Council (DPC). The DPC oversees development and implementation of the President's domestic policy agenda, and it ensures coordination and communication among the heads of relevant Federal offices and agencies.
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/WCPD-1993-08-23/pdf/WCPD-1993-08-23-Pg1638.pdfEDITORIAL NOTE: A DEDICATED WEBSITE FOR THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL IS NOT AVAILABLE.
National Economic Council
Room 235, Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20502
202-456-2800
http://www.whitehouse.gov/nec
NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL
| DIRECTOR | Brian C. Deese |
| DEPUTY DIRECTORS | Sameera Fazili |
| David C. Kamin | |
| Bharat R. Ramamurti | |
| Chief of Staff | Leandra English |
On January 25, 1993, President William J. Clinton signed Executive Order 12835 to establish the National Economic Council (NEC). The NEC coordinates the economic policymaking process and advises the President on economic policy. The NEC also ensures that economic policy decisions and programs remain consistent with the President's stated goals, and it monitors the implementation of the President's economic goals.
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/WCPD-1993-02-01/pdf/WCPD-1993-02-01-Pg95.pdfSources of Information
Federal Register
Documents that the NEC has published in the Federal Register are accessible online.
https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-economic-councilHistory
The William J. Clinton Presidential Library posted video footage of President Clinton signing Executive Order 12835 and giving remarks on the establishment of the NEC. The signing and the remarks took place on on January 25, 1993. The President singled out the efforts of Robert E. Rubin, who served as the NEC's first Director after leaving the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., in 1992.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39XBertis9A