Day: December 3, 2023

FACT SHEET: In San Francisco, President Biden and 13 Partners Announce Key Outcomes to Fuel Inclusive, Sustainable Growth as Part of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
03 Dec

FACT SHEET: In San Francisco, President Biden and 13 Partners Announce Key Outcomes to Fuel Inclusive, Sustainable Growth as Part of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity

Politics
Today, President Biden announced key outcomes of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) that will create a stronger, fairer, more resilient economy for families, workers, and businesses in the United States and in the Indo-Pacific region. The United States is an Indo-Pacific economic power, and expanding U.S. economic leadership in the region is good for American workers and businesses and for the people of the region.  IPEF partners Australia, Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam represent 40 percent of the world’s GDP and are committed to advancing workers’…
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Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues Turner’s Trip to Brussels
03 Dec

Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues Turner’s Trip to Brussels

Politics
Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues Julie Turner will travel to Brussels, Belgium from November 15-16. During her visit, Ambassador Turner will meet with representatives of the Republic of Korea (ROK) for bilateral consultations on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) human rights. Special Envoy Turner will also meet with EU representatives, other like-minded partners, civil society, and North Korean escapees to discuss efforts to advance the welfare of the North Korean people. Special Envoy Turner’s trip will focus on specific actions that can be taken to improve respect for the human rights and dignity of North Koreans,…
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly Million Funding Opportunity to Improve Transit Access for Older Adults, People with Disabilities, and Low-Income Individuals
03 Dec

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $5 Million Funding Opportunity to Improve Transit Access for Older Adults, People with Disabilities, and Low-Income Individuals

Travel
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Funding Available Through Federal Transit Administration’s Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) Program WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced today the availability of approximately $4.7 million in competitive grant funding to projects that improve access to vital transportation services for older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income individuals.   “For seniors, for people with disabilities, for low-income families, transit access isn’t just about getting where you need to go—it’s about dignity and independence,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “Thanks to President Biden, we are proud to provide new funding…
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SPECTRUM PARTNERS WITH OVATION TV TO SUPPORT BUSHWICK FILM FESTIVAL WITH ,000 STAND FOR THE ARTS AWARD
03 Dec

SPECTRUM PARTNERS WITH OVATION TV TO SUPPORT BUSHWICK FILM FESTIVAL WITH $10,000 STAND FOR THE ARTS AWARD

Celebrity Gossip
Bushwick Film Festival Will Use Award to Support Its Ongoing Contributions to Brooklyn’s Cultural, Artistic and Economic Growth NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Spectrum today announced Bushwick Film Festival received $10,000 through the 2023-2024 Stand For The Arts Awards, a partnership with Ovation TV that recognizes local arts, cultural and educational organizations and programs. Since the initiative started in 2017, Ovation TV and Spectrum have given out 70 awards totaling $700,000 towards arts education.  Representatives from Spectrum and Ovation TV presented the award to Bushwick Film Festival on Oct. 25 as part of the festival’s opening night celebration at Brooklyn Borough…
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