May 2023 - Page 30 of 52

12 May

Background Press Call by a Senior Administration Official on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with PRC Director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission Wang Yi

Politics

Via Teleconference 3:30 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hi, everybody. And thank you for joining us on such short notice. I hope everyone is having a good afternoon. Today we’re going to have a quick call here on the National Security Advisor’s meetings in Vienna. The call is going to be held under an embargo until the end of the call. It’s attributable to a senior administration official. For awareness but not for reporting, joining us on the call today is [senior administration official]. With that, I will hand it over to [senior administration official], because I know we are tight on time. Thanks. SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: …

12 May

A Proclamation on National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week, 2023

Politics

To have the world’s strongest military and leading economy, the United States must have the world’s best transportation system. And to achieve that, we must prepare and equip the world’s best workforce to build it. Today and this week, we celebrate the American workers who build our infrastructure, power our economy, bolster our national security, and are the backbone of this Nation. We also recommit to investing in our Nation’s infrastructure and strengthening critical supply chains. National Defense Transportation Day dates back to 1957, a year after President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the landmark Federal-Aid Highway Act. This…

12 May

A Proclamation on National Women’s Health Week, 2023

Politics

During National Women’s Health Week, our Nation recommits to improving the health and well-being of women and girls across America and encouraging them to make their health a priority. The White House officially observed its first National Women’s Health Week in 2010, the same year we passed the landmark Affordable Care Act. This law ended the shameful practices of denying women coverage for pre-existing conditions and charging them more for health care simply because they are women. It extended crucial preventive care, like cancer screenings, to millions more Americans and expanded access to basic health services, like…

12 May

A Proclamation on Mother’s Day, 2023

Politics

On Mother’s Day, we celebrate the moms and the women filling the role of a mother in our lives, who bless us with a total sense of what it means to be family. They believe in us so we can believe in ourselves. They sacrifice to give us opportunities they never had. They are there for us at our highest points and our lowest moments, lifting us up when we need it most. The lessons I learned from my mother, Catherine Eugenia “Jean” Finnegan Biden, continue to guide me today. She led with honor. She believed everyone deserved…

12 May

A Proclamation on Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2023

Politics

Every day when law enforcement officers pin on their badges, they make an extraordinary commitment to the American people: to rush toward danger regardless of the risk and to faithfully stand up for the rule of law. Across our neighborhoods, towns, and cities, they put themselves in harm’s way, hoping to return home safely to their families. On Peace Officers Memorial Day and during Police Week, we celebrate the remarkable courage of our law enforcement community and honor the fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect their fellow Americans. As a Nation, we expect…

12 May

Eagle Ranch to Host Annual Run the Ranch Event on June 3

Lifestyle

Family-friendly event includes 5K, Fun Run and Nature Walk Run the Ranch Family Fun A family discount allows up to 6 family members to participate for one low $80 fee. FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga., May 12, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Eagle Ranch (www.eagleranch.org), Northeast Georgia's premier family restoration program, will host its annual Run the Ranch event on Saturday, June 3. This is a unique opportunity to see Eagle Ranch's private 315-acre campus, while also supporting the Ranch's mission to help make life better for children, families, and the community. For those looking for a competitive race, our 5K course proves challenging with…

12 May

How to Be on the Lookout for Moving Scams

Lifestyle

NEW YORK, May 12, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Credello: If you're moving, that can be an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. You have a lot to think about, like the average cost of renting a moving truck, where you will get the boxes to pack up your things, and whether you can get some friends or family members to help you. While you're in the process of getting ready to make this significant change in your life, you should also know about potential moving scams. Some unscrupulous individuals might try to take advantage of you during this hectic time,…

12 May

Introducing Cold Brew Fudge Signature Series: A Game-Changer Crafted Exclusively for Gen Z Tastemakers

Travel

Cold Brew Fudge Coffee Debuts as the First Gen Z Cold Brew Signature Series Offering - Available Only on StoneStreetCoffee.com NEW YORK, May 12, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Stone Street Coffee Company, a renowned artisan coffee roaster celebrated for their exceptional quality and commitment to sustainability, proudly announces the launch of their new Gen Z Cold Brew Signature Series, featuring an exclusive and sensational debut product: Cold Brew Fudge. This luxurious blend merges the velvety smoothness of cold brew coffee with the rich and irresistible taste of chocolate fudge, crafting an unparalleled gourmet experience available only on StoneStreetCoffee.com and the Stone…

12 May

Hennigh Law Corporation Wins Punitive Damages Judgment for Client Pointe Assets LLC Against Viracon, Inc.

Law

The arbitration panel issued a final award against Viracon, Inc., for $20,018,729.63. The amount included $4,000,000 in punitive damages, which the arbitrators intended "will not go unnoticed in the board room of Viracon or its parent company [Apogee Enterprises, Inc.]." Hennigh Law Corporation LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2023 (Newswire.com) - On April 27, 2023, the Superior Court of the State of California, Los Angeles County, entered a punitive damages judgment against Viracon, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Apogee Enterprises Inc., for fraudulently concealing known defects in its Insulated Glass Units (IGUs). IGUs are commercial grade panels that serve as both…

12 May

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Kicks off Infrastructure Week by Highlighting Tremendous Progress Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure 18 Months In

Politics

Announced over $220 billion in funding, now over 32,000 projects across 4,500 communities across the country as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda Just 18 months ago, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – a once-in-a-generation investment in our nation’s infrastructure and competitiveness. While “Infrastructure Week” became a punchline under his predecessor, President Biden is investing in America to deliver an “infrastructure decade.” As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Biden-Harris Administration is rebuilding our roads and bridges, replacing lead pipes to provide clean water, cleaning up legacy pollution, expanding access to affordable, high-speed…