Day: September 8, 2023

08 Sep

Press Gaggle by Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen Ahead of the G20 Summit in India | New Delhi, India

Politics

The Park HotelNew Delhi, India SECRETARY YELLEN: Good morning, everyone, and thank you for being here. I’d like to share a few introductory thoughts about the priorities we’ll be focused on throughout this week. First, we’re committed to supporting emerging markets in developing countries and to addressing global challenges. This includes our ongoing work on evolving the multilateral development banks. One year since my call to action to the multilateral development banks, we’ve worked with a growing coalition of partners to make significant progress on reforms related to the World Bank’s mission and vision, incentives, operational model, and financing capacity.…

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08 Sep

President Joe Biden Appoints Three New Members to President’s Council of Governors

Politics

Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, Idaho Governor Brad Little, and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to the Council of Governors for two-year terms. Five current members will be reappointed for another term, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Vermont Governor Phil Scott, Delaware Governor John Carney, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will continue serving as co-chair and Vermont Governor Phil Scott has been nominated to serve as the second co-chair for this session. The Council of Governors is comprised of 10 bipartisan Governors from across the…

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08 Sep

Readout of White House and Department of Agriculture Roundtable on Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry with Agriculture, Conservation, and Environmental Organizations

Politics

Yesterday, the White House and the Department of Agriculture convened a roundtable with leaders from 15 agriculture, conservation, and environmental organizations to discuss President Biden’s historic investments in climate-smart agriculture and forestry through the Inflation Reduction Act and Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities. America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners play a critical role in addressing the climate crisis through the deployment of climate-smart practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase storage of carbon in soils and trees, improve land and forest health through conservation and restoration, and create new revenue streams. Recent investments provide a historic opportunity to scale up the…

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08 Sep

Readout of Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall’s Visit to Panama and Colombia

Politics

Between September 5-7, 2023, Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall led an interagency delegation to Panama and Colombia to advance our joint efforts with regional partners to address the urgent humanitarian situation and growing migration challenge in the Darien jungle region. While in Panama, Sherwood-Randall met with President Laurentino Cortizo.  They discussed the necessity to effectively reduce the unprecedented irregular migratory flows in the region and the importance of both increasing enforcement measures to deter irregular movement and expanding safe legal pathways for migration.  Dr. Sherwood-Randall expressed appreciation for the important contribution Panama is making in offering Temporary Protected Status…

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08 Sep

Rhino Web Studios Emphasizes the Importance of High-Quality Blog Content for SEO in 2024

Business

Blog posting is paramount to SEO in 2024 Quality blog content is not just a supplement to your online presence; it should be a critical part of your SEO strategy” — Brett Thomas NEW ORLEANS, LA, US, August 28, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — As search engine algorithms continue to evolve, the significance of high-quality blog content has never been greater. Rhino Web Studios, a leading name in web development and digital marketing, today stressed the crucial role that exceptional blog content will play in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for the year 2024. “Quality blog content is not just a supplement to your…

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08 Sep

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions and Investments to Maintain and Improve Aviation Safety

Politics

Following Mike Whitaker’s nomination to lead FAA, the Biden-Harris Administration announces new actions to maintain and improve aviation safety Following President Biden’s nomination of Mike Whitaker to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new actions and investments to maintain and improve aviation safety – which builds on the $25 billion in investments in airport infrastructure from the Administration’s Investing in America agenda. These initiatives will further enhance safety while fostering new technology and expanding the economic benefits of American aviation. However, the Administration cannot do this alone. Congress must also commit to supporting the FAA’s…

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08 Sep

Joint Statement from India and the United States

Politics

1.           Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed United States President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., to India today, reaffirming the close and enduring partnership between India and the United States.  The leaders expressed their appreciation for the substantial progress underway to implement the ground breaking achievements of Prime Minister Modi’s historic, June 2023, visit to Washington. 2.           The leaders called on their governments to continue the work of transforming the India-U.S. Strategic Partnership across all dimensions of our multifaceted global agenda, based on trust and mutual understanding.  The leaders re-emphasized that the shared values of freedom, democracy, human rights, inclusion, pluralism,…

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08 Sep

A Proclamation on Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2023

Politics

Today we remember all the heroes who were forged in the hours, days, and years that followed that terrible morning of September 11, 2001 — ordinary Americans who, amidst the terror, smoke, and flames, demonstrated extraordinary courage and selflessness.  Together, their bravery helped prove to our Nation and the world that what those terrorists most hoped to wound could never be broken:  the character of our Nation.      In the crucible that was September 11th, we saw just how deep that character goes.  We saw it in the civilians, service members, and first responders who leapt into action that…

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08 Sep

A Proclamation on World Suicide Prevention Day, 2023

Politics

   On World Suicide Prevention Day, we hold all those affected by suicide close in our hearts — the Americans we have lost to this public health problem, the loved ones who mourn their heart-wrenching losses, and all the families and professionals working to support those in crisis.  Though we recognize there is no single cause or single solution to suicide, we know that access to support and treatment can save lives.  My Administration remains committed to expanding suicide prevention programs to reach every community in our Nation and ensuring all Americans can receive the care and support they deserve.…

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08 Sep

A Proclamation on National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, 2023

Politics

     Education beyond high school should be a ticket to the middle class — and across our Nation, more than 500 Hispanic-Serving Institutions have helped to make that promise real, opening the doors of opportunity a bit wider for generations of Hispanic college students.  During National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, we celebrate their important work.      Today’s students are part of the most talented, resilient, and diverse generation in our history.  But while creativity and work ethic are abundant, not everyone has an equal shot yet.  That is why Hispanic-Serving Institutions are so essential.  Two-thirds of all Hispanic college…

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