Day: December 19, 2023

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Toys for Tots Event with Military Families
19 Dec

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Toys for Tots Event with Military Families

Politics
The White House *** Thank you, Brigadier General Jackson. I’m grateful for your and Lieutenant General Laster’s leadership. And welcome, everyone, to the White House! Did you have fun ice skating? I know we usually hold this event at a military base, but this year, I wanted to host you here, because our holiday theme celebrates children and the way all of you experience this season. We even have ornaments made with the handprints and family portraits of military children in the Red Room – because we wanted you to see yourselves here. You may not hear this a lot,…
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Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to Djibouti, Qatar, and Ethiopia
19 Dec

Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to Djibouti, Qatar, and Ethiopia

Politics
U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer will travel to Djibouti, Qatar, and Ethiopia from December 7-17.  In Djibouti, Ambassador Hammer will attend the 41st Extraordinary Summit of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Assembly Heads of State and Government on Sudan and meet with Djiboutian officials.  SEHOA Hammer will support regional and international efforts on Sudan to end the conflict, promote a democratic transition, press for unhindered humanitarian access, and support justice and accountability for victims of the violence. In Qatar, Ambassador Hammer will participate in the Doha Forum.  He will discuss with Qatari officials regional…
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Neil Lane is a Proud Participant in the Season Finale of ABC’s Reality Series “The Golden Bachelor”
19 Dec

Neil Lane is a Proud Participant in the Season Finale of ABC’s Reality Series “The Golden Bachelor”

Celebrity Gossip
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Neil is a proud participant in the finale episode of ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor.” The episode culminates in an emotional proposal from our first golden bachelor to Theresa Nist, set against the stunning scenery of tropical Costa Rica. This episode of “The Golden Bachelor,” aired THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, at 8/7c, on ABC and is available to stream on Hulu. 3.15ct Princess Engagement Ring chosen by Gerry Turner. Gerry Turner & Neil Lane. A retired restaurateur and doting father and grandfather, Gerry [GAIR-ee] Turner lives in his dream house on a beautiful lake in Indiana. He’s often busy hosting barbecues, playing pickleball, cheering on his favorite Chicago…
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