Month: July 2023

Readout by NSC Spokesperson of the Principal Deputy National Security Advisor’s Meeting with Representatives of the Three 2022 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates
26 Jul

Readout by NSC Spokesperson of the Principal Deputy National Security Advisor’s Meeting with Representatives of the Three 2022 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates

Politics
Today, Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer welcomed to the White House representatives of the three 2022 Nobel Peace Prize laureates— Kanstantsin Staradubets for the Belarusian political prisoner and activist Ales Bialiatski, Aleksandr Cherkasov for the Russian human rights organization Memorial Human Rights Center, and Oleksandra Matviichuk for the Ukrainian nonprofit the Center for Civil Liberties. The representatives discussed with Mr. Finer the need for a just and sustainable peace in Ukraine, paired with democratic reforms and accountability for human rights abuses in the region. Mr. Finer applauded their invaluable contributions in their respective countries and highlighted that their…
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Readout by NSC Spokesperson of the Principal Deputy National Security Advisor’s Meeting with Representatives of the Three 2022 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates
26 Jul

Remarks by President Biden on Expanding Access to Mental Health Care

Politics
East Room 3:22 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Please, have a seat.  Richele, thank you for that introduction and the courage it takes to stand up on national television in front of all these people and tell your story.  But your story is the story of millions of people all across the country.  And, you know, one of the things that the pandemic demonstrated is the need for a lot more help.  Over a million people dead from COVID.  And that’s estimated to mean 8 million people left behind who were close to them. How many mornings people get up or…
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Readout by NSC Spokesperson of the Principal Deputy National Security Advisor’s Meeting with Representatives of the Three 2022 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates
25 Jul

FACT SHEET: President Biden Designates Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

Politics
Today, on what would have been Emmett Till’s 82nd birthday, President Biden will sign a proclamation establishing the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument in Mississippi and Illinois. The new national monument will tell the story of the events surrounding Emmett Till’s murder, their significance in the civil rights movement and American history, and the broader story of Black oppression, survival, and bravery in America.   The new national monument will be anchored at three historic sites in Chicago, Illinois; Sumner, Mississippi; and just outside of Glendora, Mississippi. These sites are central to Emmett Till’s racially motivated murder in 1955…
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Readout by NSC Spokesperson of the Principal Deputy National Security Advisor’s Meeting with Representatives of the Three 2022 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates
25 Jul

A Proclamation on Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2023

Politics
Thirty-three years ago, the Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) — one of the most important civil rights laws in our history.  Its tireless champion, Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa, celebrated with a speech on the United States Senate floor in American Sign Language.  His remarks were not only a tribute to his brother, who was deaf, but a message to the millions of Americans with disabilities that, in this country, everyone is equal and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.  I was proud to co-sponsor that landmark law back then, and I am proud to celebrate…
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Readout by NSC Spokesperson of the Principal Deputy National Security Advisor’s Meeting with Representatives of the Three 2022 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates
25 Jul

Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

Politics
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT:       Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 621 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA), I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the authority under section 506(a)(1) of the FAA to direct the drawdown of up to $400 million in defense articles and services of the Department of Defense, and military education and training, to provide assistance to Ukraine and to make the determinations required under such section…
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Travel Technology Association Welcomes Nicole Brewin as its New Vice President of Government Affairs
25 Jul

Travel Technology Association Welcomes Nicole Brewin as its New Vice President of Government Affairs

Business
The voice of the travel technology industry. Fighting for transparency, competition and consumer choice in travel. New Staff Members Added to Lead Advocacy, Support Membership Growth Travel Tech supports its members to address both policy changes and challenges. I am excited to lead Travel Tech with Nicole and Bethany by my side.” — Laura Chadwick ARLINGTON, VA, USA, July 13, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry and consistent advocate for public policy that supports a competitive and transparent marketplace, has hired Nicole Brewin and Bethany Reitsma to support its public policy advocacy and membership…
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Readout by NSC Spokesperson of the Principal Deputy National Security Advisor’s Meeting with Representatives of the Three 2022 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates
25 Jul

Statement from President Joe Biden on Student Debt Relief Action in Colorado

Politics
From Day One of my Administration, I promised to rebuild the middle class, and to fight for hardworking American families. Today, we are taking another significant step to deliver on that promise by canceling $130 million in debt for 7,400 student borrowers who attended CollegeAmerica in Colorado. These borrowers were lied to, ripped off, and saddled with mountains of debt. While my predecessor looked the other way when colleges defrauded students and borrowers – I promised to take this on directly, and provide borrowers with the relief they need and deserve. Already under my Administration, we’ve approved $14.7 billion in…
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Readout by NSC Spokesperson of the Principal Deputy National Security Advisor’s Meeting with Representatives of the Three 2022 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates
25 Jul

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Works to Make it Easier for People with Disabilities to Access Public Services Online

Politics
Announces new proposed rule ahead of 33rd anniversary of the ADA that would improve online access to state and local services for nearly 50 million people with vision, hearing, cognitive, and manual dexterity disabilities.   For more than three decades, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been a driving force in moving America closer to the promise of equal opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for the 61 million individuals with disabilities in our country. Because of the ADA and its protections against discrimination in public accommodations, employment, transportation, and community living, millions of people with disabilities…
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Education Ecosystem to Release Android App and Dedicated Git Pages for Streamlined Project Source Code Sharing
25 Jul

Education Ecosystem to Release Android App and Dedicated Git Pages for Streamlined Project Source Code Sharing

Tech
Education Ecosystem Announces Android App and Dedicated Git Pages for Streamlined Learning and Collaborative Code Sharing EE mobile app screenshots LONDON, England, July 25, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Education Ecosystem, a leading platform for project-based learning, is thrilled to announce the imminent launch of its Android app. Building on the success of the Education Ecosystem 3.0 web app launched in February, this Android app aims to further enhance learning by providing convenient access to a diverse array of project tutorials at your fingertips. Introducing the Education Ecosystem Android App The Education Ecosystem mobile app represents its commitment to accessible and interactive…
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