Month: May 2023

26 May

Readout of Vice President Harris’s Call with President Giammattei of Guatemala

Politics

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke today with President Alejandro Giammattei of Guatemala.  The Vice President and President Giammattei discussed joint efforts to manage migration in a humane and orderly fashion, including by creating new opportunities for legal pathways and putting in place robust border security measures. The Vice President noted progress made to address the drivers of migration through the implementation of the U.S. Strategy to Address the Root Causes of Migration from Central America, which she leads. The implementation of the Strategy includes today’s announcement of $44.5 million in U.S. Government funding to combat gender-based violence in the region.…

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26 May

Remarks by President Biden Honoring the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Champions, The University of Connecticut Huskies

Politics

East Room 5:12 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: You know — please, have a seat. Everybody but Blumenthal and Doug. (Laughter.) I’ve been trying to get them to stand for me for years. (Laughter.) For years. Well, welcome to the White House, everybody. I really mean it. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being here. And know — I tell you, it’s a really honor to have you all here. And congratulations to the ni- — to 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Champions, the UConn Huskies! (Applause.) Doug was going all through central America telling — talking about you guys. And…

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26 May

Remarks by President Biden, Vice President Harris, and First Lady Jill Biden Honoring the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Champions, the Louisiana State University Tigers

Politics

East Room 2:20 P.M. EDT THE FIRST LADY:  Hello, everyone.  Go ahead and sit down.  I’m so proud to welcome the 2023 NCAA Champions, the LSU Tigers, to the White House!  (Applause.) In this room, I see the absolute best of the best: Jasmine Carson, who led the team with 22 points, going seven for seven in the first half.  (Applause.)  Angel Reese, who broke the NCAA record for double-doubles in a season.  (Applause.)  Alexis Morris, who led with nine assists.  (Applause.)   All of you, who worked together as one, scoring the most points ever in a women’s title game. …

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26 May

LaMar’s Donuts Partners with The Salvation Army to Celebrate National Donut Day on June 2nd

Lifestyle

The National Donut Day celebration will pay tribute to WWI's historic Donut Lassies through free donuts, community engagement, and donations to the Salvation Army LaMar's National Donut Day Images of Donuts and Text Reading \"National Donut Day\" DENVER, May 26, 2023 (Newswire.com) - National Donut Day is Friday, June 2, and LaMar's will be partnering with The Salvation Army to host an annual fundraising and community engagement event. Each participating LaMar's location will also be giving away free donuts to everyone who visits a store. National Donut Day is celebrated on the first Friday of every June — a tradition…

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26 May

Memorandum on Delegation of Authority Under Section 5583 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

Politics

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT:       Delegation of Authority Under Section 5583 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the authority to develop and submit to the Congress the strategy required by section 5583 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263).  The delegation in this memorandum shall apply…

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26 May

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Bipartisan Members of Congress, State and Local Leaders, Faith-Based Organizations, and Advocates Applaud Release of White House National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism

Politics

Yesterday, President Biden announced the first ever U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism – the most ambitious, comprehensive effort in U.S. history to counter antisemitism. The National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism outlines a whole-of-society approach, organized in four pillars of action that address key themes and threats raised by over 1,000 diverse stakeholders across the Jewish community and beyond. The strategy includes over 100 meaningful actions government agencies will take to increase understanding of antisemitism and its threat to American democracy, protect Jewish institutions and communities, reverse the normalization of antisemitism, and build cross-community solidarity. The strategy also includes over…

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26 May

A Proclamation on Prayer For Peace, Memorial Day, 2023

Politics

On Memorial Day, we honor America’s beloved daughters and sons who gave their last full measure of devotion to this Nation.  We can never fully repay the debt we owe these fallen heroes.  But today, we vow to rededicate ourselves to the work for which they gave their lives, and we recommit to supporting the families, caregivers, and survivors they left behind.      For generations, stretching back to the formation of our country, these courageous people answered duty’s call, willing to give their lives for that which we all hold dear.  They fought for our Independence.  They defended our…

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26 May

MicroHealth Recognized by Washington Business Journal for Diversity in the Workplace

Tech

MicroHealth Ranks #11 on 2023 Corporate Diversity Index Award Group of employees post for picture in grass after 5K race. VIENNA, Va., May 26, 2023 (Newswire.com) - MicroHealth LLC, a leading Health Information Technology company, is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2023 Washington Business Journal Corporate Diversity Index List, which recognizes companies in the Washington metropolitan area based on percentage of total employees with various racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.  MicroHealth ranked #11 among Midsized Companies in the greater Washington, DC, area, with 65% of employees identifying as people of color. This highlights MicroHealth's commitment to fostering…

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26 May

How the Interest Rate Hike is Impacting Personal Loan Borrowers

Lifestyle

NEW YORK, May 26, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Credello: To combat inflation, the Federal Reserve ("The Fed") has raised its benchmark interest rates to levels not seen since the Great Recession. While these hikes are great for savings accounts and CDs, those considering getting a new personal loan are experiencing sticker shock at the new rates.  I already have a personal loan, is my interest rate increasing? It depends on the type of loan you have.  Most unsecured loans that are already active and fixed-rate will not incur any interest rate changes. This goes for personal loans, consolidation loans, signature loans,…

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26 May

Personal Loan Interest Rates Are Rising for These Types of Loans

Lifestyle

NEW YORK, May 26, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Credello: Thanks to the Federal Reserve's raising interest rates, many loan borrowers are getting sticker shock looking at their loan terms. But which loans are getting the highest rate increases? Here's what you should know. The loans with the highest interest rates Borrowers are seeing the biggest interest rate spikes on short-term loans, particularly those that run for three to five years. A report by Credible found that rates in April 2023 on 3-year, fixed-rate loans increased by 10.63%, while 5-year, fixed-rate loans averaged an increase of 9.41%. What's most interesting is that…

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