Because this statutory requirement may involve changes to current agency recordkeeping practices, we sent this reminder to agencies six months in advance of the statutory deadline, in order to ensure ample time for compliance.

WHITEHOUSE: Statement of John D. Graham

There is the broader context, without question, that we need to -- Congress can, if it behaves rationally, we can do things not just to grow the economy and create jobs, but as was demonstrated by the process over the debt ceiling debate, that there is ample bipartisan -- could be ample bipartisan consensus for getting our long-term fiscal house in order.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing