Day: June 12, 2023

12 Jun

Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Belarus

Politics

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES:      Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date.  In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency with respect to Belarus that was declared in Executive Order 13405…

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12 Jun

Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Belarus

Politics

     On June 16, 2006, by Executive Order 13405, 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 and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the actions and policies of certain members of the Government of Belarus and other persons to undermine Belarus’s democratic processes or institutions, manifested in the fundamentally undemocratic March 2006 elections; to commit human rights abuses related to political repression, including detentions and disappearances; and to engage in public corruption, including by…

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12 Jun

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the Military Women’s Memorial Celebrating 75 Years of Women Serving in the United States Armed Forces

Politics

Arlington, Virginia Thank you, Phyllis. And thank you for your decades of service to our country and your leadership ensuring women service members and veterans are remembered and recognized. It’s an honor to be here with all of you. And great to see you, Senator Collins. Your leadership is steadfast and we are all grateful for your service. Women have never been drafted, but they have always answered the call of duty—to serve in whatever way they could. And for 75 years, they have been able to serve as permanent, regular members of our military. Through Joining Forces—my White House initiative to…

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12 Jun

Statement from President Joe Biden on Tom Perez

Politics

I am pleased to announce that Tom Perez will be serving as Senior Advisor, Assistant to the President, and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs. Tom will build on the tremendous work of Julie Chavez Rodriguez. He brings decades of experience to my team, having served in local, state and federal government. His perspective and relationships as a former county councilman, a top civil rights attorney, and Secretary of Labor will be invaluable as we implement our Invest in America agenda and continue to make our government work for the people and for communities across the country. I’ve known Tom for years and I look forward…

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12 Jun

FACT SHEET: Biden Administration Celebrates the 75th Anniversary of Women’s Integration in to the Armed Forces

Politics

Seventy-five years ago today, President Truman signed into law the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948, paving the way for women to officially serve in the United States military. Today, the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates this anniversary as a day to honor the more than three million women who have stepped up to serve their country in uniform since the Revolutionary War, and recognizes the many ways women continue to contribute to the strength of our military. Since the beginning of our nation’s story, women have fought and sacrificed for our republic. Women played an especially critical role in World…

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12 Jun

Remarks by Vice President Harris at College Athlete Day

Politics

South Lawn 11:42 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everyone.  Hello.  It is good to be with everyone today.  And I want to thank Governor Baker for your introduction but most importantly for your leadership.  You have served in so many capacities out of love of our country, and I want to thank you for what you have been doing here.  It is great, as always, to work with you. Thank you also to President Biden, our nation’s champion, for your leadership and dedication to America’s young leaders. Thank you to my husband, the Second Gentleman of the United States; to the members of…

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12 Jun

BiteUnite Launches Cooking Classes in New York and San Francisco

Lifestyle

BiteUnite Cooking Classes NEW YORK, June 12, 2023 (Newswire.com) - BiteUnite, the innovative platform empowering passion and learning in the culinary world, is excited to announce its official launch in New York and San Francisco. Designed to transform the way foodies connect and learn, BiteUnite is set to replace traditional community cooking classes and provide a unique and authentic cooking experience in these vibrant culinary hubs. BiteUnite offers a groundbreaking opportunity for passionate hosts to turn their culinary expertise into a profitable venture. Through the platform, hosts can create and promote their own classes, set flexible schedules, and showcase their unique talents…

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12 Jun

BlockSpan Raises $1.4M in Pre-Seed Round to Simplify Web3 Application Development

Tech

BlockSpan BlockSpan NFT API logo PITTSBURGH, June 12, 2023 (Newswire.com) - BlockSpan, an emerging Web3 innovator founded by leading enterprise data platform architects, is thrilled to announce it has raised $1.4 million in a pre-seed round in an effort to make it easier than ever for software companies and builders to develop powerful Web3 applications with speed, confidence, and clarity. Software companies and builders must navigate the complexities and costs of building dynamic Web3 applications that integrate seamlessly within the rapidly evolving blockchain technology terrain.  The BlockSpan NFT API platform empowers developers to instantly access current and historical NFT data…

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12 Jun

Statement from President Joe Biden on the 75th Anniversary of Women’s Integration in to the Armed Forces

Politics

Seventy-five years ago today, President Truman signed into law the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948—officially opening service to women in the United States Military. On this significant anniversary, we celebrate the contributions and sacrifices women in uniform have made for our country, and recommit to breaking down remaining barriers to their service—because we cannot outcompete our adversaries, nor rise to meet our greatest global challenges, without their talents, skills, and courage. Since the beginning of our nation’s story, more than three million women have stepped up to serve—beginning long before they were a conventional part of our military.…

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12 Jun

As Road Trip Season Ramps Up, Roadtrippers Introduces Free Itinerary Planner to Simplify the Trip Planning Experience

Travel

With the Roadtrippers itinerary planner, users can effortlessly plan and customize their ultimate road trip itinerary day by day, with suggestions from the #1 road trip planning tool Roadtrippers Logo CINCINNATI, June 12, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Roadtrippers, the #1 road trip planning tool that helps roadtrippers turn their trips into adventures, is enhancing its product offering to help travelers organize and make the most of their time on the road. With the new Roadtrippers day-by-day itinerary planner feature, users can effortlessly plan the ultimate road trip route, without the need for separate spreadsheets.  The itinerary planner is a free feature,…

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