The Executive Office of the President

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The Executive Office of the President

• Created in 1939 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt

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The White House Office

• The Presidents closest advisors and personal
  staff.
• The most powerful official is the Chief of Staff
  (decides who can see the President and what is
  important to be discussed).
• Press Secretary reps President to the national
  media .

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Office of Management and Budget

• Prepares the budget
• Decides with President how much money should go
  to each government program

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National Security Council

• Advise the President on all matters affecting the
  safety and security on the U.S.
• Members include Vice Pres., Sec. of State, Sec.
  of Defense and others.
• NSC supervises the CIA

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Other Offices in the EOP

• Council of Economic Advisers, Council of
  Environmental Quality, Office of Science
  Technology Policy, Office of Administration,
  Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Office
  of National Drug Control Policy.all help make
  informed decisions.