Month: June 2023

Remarks by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan for the Arms Control Association (ACA) Annual Forum
02 Jun

Remarks by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan for the Arms Control Association (ACA) Annual Forum

Politics
National Press Club Thank you, Tom, for that very important set of introductory comments and for the kind words. I also want to thank Daryl for bringing us all together today. And most importantly—I want to thank all of you for giving me the opportunity to just say a few words here this morning. *** 60 years ago next month—in grainy, black and white video—President Kennedy addressed the nation. He was sitting behind the same Resolute desk that President Biden sits behind now nearly every day, and that I sit across from him nearly every day. “My fellow citizens,” he…
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The Good Dog Foundation to Ring NYSE Closing Bell
02 Jun

The Good Dog Foundation to Ring NYSE Closing Bell

Lifestyle
Bell ringing will mark the 25th anniversary of the foundation's work The Good Dog Foundation Logo NEW YORK, June 2, 2023 (Newswire.com) - The Good Dog Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to training and deploying therapy dogs to help adults and children recover from stress, trauma, and disease, today announced that Rachel McPherson, Founder, along with two therapy dogs - Magnus and Atticus - will ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) today, Friday, June 2, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. ET. "At The Good Dog Foundation, we believe in the healing power of the human-animal bond. Therapy…
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Remarks by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan for the Arms Control Association (ACA) Annual Forum
02 Jun

Statement from President Joe Biden on May Jobs Report

Politics
Today is a good day for the American economy and American workers.  We learned this morning that the economy created 339,000 jobs last month.  We have now created over 13 million jobs since I took office. That is more jobs in 28 months than any President has created in an entire 4-year term.  We also learned that the unemployment rate has been under 4 percent for 16 months in a row. The last time our nation had such a long stretch of low unemployment was in the 1960s. And the share of working age Americans in the workforce is at its…
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Classic Vacations Launches New Booking Platform – BEYOND by Classic Vacations
02 Jun

Classic Vacations Launches New Booking Platform – BEYOND by Classic Vacations

Travel
Exclusively for Travel Advisors to research, quote, book, and manage hotel bookings across all devices SAN JOSE, Calif., June 2, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Classic VacationsTM, the #1 rated global luxury travel company, announces the launch of BEYOND by Classic Vacations, a multi-destination hotel booking platform exclusively for Travel Advisors to research, quote, book, and manage hotel bookings across all devices. BEYOND by Classic Vacations also opens the door to hotel and vacation rental inventory around the world with real-time, reliable rates and availability. Whether clients are looking for multi-destination trips, all-inclusive getaways, or vacation rentals, BEYOND has something for everyone. …
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Hard Asset Management Puts a Strong Buy on All Varieties of US Rare Coin Stella Patterns
02 Jun

Hard Asset Management Puts a Strong Buy on All Varieties of $4 US Rare Coin Stella Patterns

Lifestyle
Hard Asset Management Highlights Stellar Growth in Gold Stella Coin Market as Investment Potential Surges SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, June 2, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Hard Asset Management, a leading global firm specializing in the management of hard assets, specifically precious metals and rare coins, is pleased to announce the consistent increase in the U.S. and world rare coin market. Since 2018, Hard Asset Management has put a strong buy recommendation on the gold Stella coin, and the market has responded with substantial growth. Originally minted as a pattern coin in 1879 and 1880, the Stella coin was envisioned as a…
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New Pool Bar in Spring Lake, NJ, is Making a Splash This Summer
02 Jun

New Pool Bar in Spring Lake, NJ, is Making a Splash This Summer

Travel
Enjoy summer fun at the Jersey Shore, surrounded by good times and great friends at the grand opening of this new go-to destination offering a vibrant atmosphere, diverse entertainment, and welcoming spirit. Pool Bar in Spring Lake, NJ, Opens Aerial view of new Pool Bar in prominent Spring Lake, New Jersey SPRING LAKE, N.J., June 2, 2023 (Newswire.com) - The Pool Bar at The Shore Club is proud to announce the grand opening of their new Pool Bar, just in time for guests to experience the epitome of summer fun, starting Friday, June 2 at 3 PM. Located in Spring…
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Veterans Affairs’ VDIF Selected for 2023 FORUM Health IT Innovation Award
02 Jun

Veterans Affairs’ VDIF Selected for 2023 FORUM Health IT Innovation Award

Tech
VA's nationwide health information exchange wins a 2023 FORUM Health IT Innovation Award VDIF Forum Innovation Award NEW YORK, June 2, 2023 (Newswire.com) - The Veterans Data Integration and Federation (VDIF) program is the first unified, federated patient record for Veterans within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), giving medical providers secure access to over 11.5 million Veterans' health records, aggregating and normalizing clinical data across 172 VA medical centers and 1,074 outpatient clinics. Using InterSystems HealthShare, prime contractor VetsEZ, along with partners Ready Computing and J2 Interactive, have implemented an enterprise-wide technology solution that puts Veterans' complete longitudinal health…
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Remarks by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan for the Arms Control Association (ACA) Annual Forum
02 Jun

Statement from President Joe Biden on Senate Passage of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement

Politics
Tonight, Senators from both parties voted to protect the hard-earned economic progress we have made and prevent a first-ever default by the United States. Together, they demonstrated once more that America is a nation that pays its bills and meets its obligations—and always will be. I want to thank Leader Schumer and Leader McConnell for quickly passing the bill. No one gets everything they want in a negotiation, but make no mistake: this bipartisan agreement is a big win for our economy and the American people. It protects the core pillars of my Investing in America agenda that is creating good…
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Remarks by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan for the Arms Control Association (ACA) Annual Forum
01 Jun

Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Press Call on Addressing Racial Bias in Home Appraisals

Politics
Via Teleconference THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  And good afternoon, everyone.  Thank you for joining us.  And it is good to be with all of you to address a subject that is essential to the financial wellbeing of millions of American families — and that is the issue of home appraisal. So, I think we all would agree homeownership is an essential part of the American dream.  Homeownership is one of the single most powerful engines of wealth-b- — building available to American families.  Millions rely on the equity in their homes to put their children through college, to fund…
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Remarks by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan for the Arms Control Association (ACA) Annual Forum
01 Jun

Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with Israeli Officials

Politics
Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Jake Sullivan hosted Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi and Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer at the White House today to discuss a broad range of global and regional issues of mutual concern.  Following up on the March U.S.-Israel Strategic Consultative Group, they continued discussions on enhanced coordination to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, and ways to counter threats from Iran and its proxies.  Mr. Sullivan reaffirmed the Administration’s goal of further enhancing Israel’s security and economic integration throughout the Middle East.  Mr. Sullivan also stressed the need to…
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