March 29, 2023 - TABLOID

29 Mar

Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities

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On April 1, 2015, by Executive Order 13694, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States constituted by the increasing prevalence and severity of malicious cyber‑enabled activities originating from, or directed by persons located, in whole or in substantial part, outside the United States. On December 28, 2016, the President issued Executive Order 13757 to take additional steps to address the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13694.…

29 Mar

Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of Randall Robinson

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Randall Robinson was shaped by his searing childhood experiences with poverty and segregation, and spent the rest of his life trying to ease the suffering and strengthen the status of others. From his public legal aid work in Boston, to his international human rights advocacy, to his work to shape policy in the halls of Congress, Randall improved the lives of tens of millions and advanced the cause of justice. His leadership of TransAfrica helped forge new connections, secure rights, and establish ties across the African Diaspora. He risked his own health to secure safety for many Haitians fleeing violence. And…

29 Mar

FACT SHEET: Implementing the United States Strategy on Countering Corruption: Accomplishments and Renewed Commitment in the Year of Action

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On December 6, 2021, President Biden issued the first United States Strategy on Countering Corruption to meet the grave threat transnational corruption poses to U.S. national security. The Strategy resulted from an interagency study the President mandated when he made combating corruption a core U.S. priority in his first National Security Study Memorandum. Organized in five pillars, the Strategy establishes specific lines of work to support people and institutions that fight corruption, direct action against corrupt actors, and impede corrupt actors’ abuse of our financial system. Some of the many steps taken under the Strategy are outlined below. Pillar One: Modernizing, Coordinating,…

29 Mar

Readout of President Joe Biden’s call with General Secretary Trong of Vietnam

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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong of Vietnam. President Biden reinforced the United States’ commitment to a strong, prosperous, resilient, and independent Vietnam, noting that 2023 is the 10thanniversary of the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership. The two leaders discussed the importance of strengthening and expanding the bilateral relationship, while working together to address regional challenges such as climate change, ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific, and the deteriorating environmental and security situation along the Mekong. President Biden also emphasized the United States’ commitment to ASEAN centrality, respect for human rights, and cooperating with Vietnam…

29 Mar

Department of Commerce Launches Regional Economic Research Initiative

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Bureaus and Offices Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Originally posted at https://www.commerce.gov/news/press-releases/2023/03/department-commerce-launches-regional-economic-research-initiativeThe post Department of Commerce Launches Regional Economic Research Initiative first appeared on Social Gov.

29 Mar

Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Alberto Fernández of Argentina

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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with President Alberto Fernández of Argentina at the White House. The two leaders discussed the second Summit for Democracy currently underway, and committed to cooperate to strengthen democratic institutions and good governance practices in the region. President Biden and President Fernández also discussed cooperation between the United States and Argentina to continue supporting the people of Ukraine and to respond to the consequences of Russia’s brutal invasion, including on food security. President Biden commended President Fernández for his work to tackle climate change, and expressed his support for continued cooperation in the energy and…

29 Mar

FACT SHEET: Advancing Technology for Democracy

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The first wave of the digital revolution promised that new technologies would support democracy and human rights. The second saw an authoritarian counterrevolution. Now, the United States and other democracies are working together to ensure that the third wave of the digital revolution leads to a technological ecosystem characterized by resilience, integrity, openness, trust and security, and that reinforces democratic principles and human rights. Together, we are organizing and mobilizing to ensure that technologies work for, not against, democratic principles, institutions, and societies. In so doing, we will continue to engage the private sector, including by holding technology platforms accountable…

29 Mar

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Continues to Advance American Offshore Wind Opportunities

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Two Years of Progress to Catalyze a New Clean Energy Industry, Deliver for Workers and Communities, and Protect Biodiversity and Ocean Co-Use Two years ago today, President Biden set a goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2030—enough to power more than 10 million American homes with clean energy, while creating good-paying jobs in the United States across manufacturing, shipbuilding, port operations, construction, and other sectors. Since then, the Biden-Harris Administration’s transformative actions have jumpstarted the offshore wind industry across the country. Today at the International Offshore Wind Partnering Forum in Baltimore, White House National Climate…

29 Mar

Readout of Deputy Secretary of Commerce Graves’ Meeting with Swedish Minister for International Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell

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Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves met with Swedish Minister for International Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell to discuss Sweden’s hosting of the fourth U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Ministerial meeting in May and the two countries’ continued support for Ukraine. The Deputy Secretary said Secretary Gina Raimondo is looking forward to attending the upcoming Ministerial and he stressed that the United States and the EU are committed to continue delivering concrete results to citizens on both sides of the Atlantic. Deputy Secretary Graves also highlighted that the Commerce Department is hosting the 2023 SelectUSA Investment…

29 Mar

Remarks by Vice President Harris in Courtesy Call with Chief Osabarima Kwesi Atta II

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Emintsimadze PalaceCape Coast, Ghana THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you all for the warm welcome. Your Royal Highness. Madam Minister. Well, the first thing I will say is I will now officially appoint a liaison. The Ambassador to Ghana, who is here with us — I have now appointed you, Madam Ambassador, to be an official liaison to His Highness and to this extraordinary group of global leaders, and then let us figure out the next steps. But I do appreciate the points that you have made. And there is an unmistakable tie and bond. And all relationships that…