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President Obama executive order gives Treasury authority to freeze Yemeni assets in U.S.
• Washington PostPresident Obama issued an executive order giving the Treasury Dept. authority to freeze the US-based assets of any US citizen who “obstructs” implementation of the administration-backed political transition in Yemen.