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01 May

Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Helicopter Crash in Kenya

Politics

I offer my deepest condolences to President William Ruto, the Kenyan Defence Forces, and the Kenyan people on the loss of Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Omondi Ogolla and several other passengers in a helicopter crash earlier today. During his nearly four decades of service, General Ogolla was a valuable partner in Kenyan-U.S. relations, dedicating his life to making his country – and all of us – safer and more secure. From combatting terrorist threats posed by al-Shabaab to leading efforts to bolster regional cooperation across a range of domains, he has left an indelible mark. Throughout his career,…

01 May

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Maltese Foreign Minister Borg

Politics

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Maltese Foreign Minister Ian Borg in Washington, DC. Secretary Blinken expressed appreciation for Malta’s leadership as a Member of the United Nations Security Council and as Chair-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and in particular Malta’s continued efforts to support Ukraine. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Borg spoke about the challenges posed by the People’s Republic of China’s support for Russia’s defense-industrial base, which enables Russia to continue its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. They discussed shared concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the urgent need to secure…

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly 0 Million in Grants to Help Reduce Truck Air Pollution Near America’s Ports

01 May

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $150 Million in Grants to Help Reduce Truck Air Pollution Near America’s Ports

Travel

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $150 Million in Grants to Help Reduce Truck Air Pollution Near America’s Ports WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration is announcing $148 million in grants to 11 states and Puerto Rico under the first round of a new $400 million program to improve air quality and reduce pollution for truck drivers, port workers and families that live in communities surrounding ports. The Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities Grant Program, which was created by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), invests in port electrification and efficiency improvements.…

01 May

Aleina Almeida Named to NSBA Leadership Council

Business

MISG logo Ms. Almeida, a recognized leader in the small-business community, joins the NSBA Leadership Council. I am proud to have Aleina Almeida as part of our Leadership Council. She came to us highly recommended, and I look forward our coordinated efforts for years to come.” — NSBA President and CEO Todd McCracken NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, April 19, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Aleina Almeida, CEO of Meridian International Sourcing Group, located in New York, NY was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization and…

30 Apr

Tohatsu Corporation and Ilmor Marine Unveil Groundbreaking Partnership in Electric Outboard Technology

Tech

Ahead of the Miami International Boat Show 2024, Tohatsu Corporation and Ilmor Announce Partnership in Electric Propulsion MIAMI, February 8, 2024 (Newswire.com) – Tohatsu Corporation, the oldest Japanese outboard engine manufacturer with a legacy spanning more than a century, is proud to announce an innovative collaboration with Ilmor Marine, a renowned name in marine engine manufacturing and high-performance engineering solutions. This strategic collaboration marks a historic partnership between two industry leaders, combining the rich heritage of Tohatsu’s expertise in marine outboard propulsion and Ilmor’s cutting-edge engineering prowess. Tohatsu Corporation, founded in 1922, has been at the forefront of outboard engine manufacturing, consistently…

30 Apr

Leading Pediatric Heart Organization, ACTION, Launches Innovative Children’s Heart Healthy Video Series with Rising Star Julian Lerner

Celebrity Gossip

CINCINNATI, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Breaking new ground in youth health promotion, acclaimed actor, singer, and musician Julian Lerner partners with ACTION, the Advanced Cardiac Therapies Improving Outcomes Network, to launch an empowering video series focused on essential exercises for heart health for children. With a fervent dedication to positive youth development and well-being, Julian Lerner, a distinguished Ambassador for ACTION, leverages his celebrity influence to drive societal betterment through this collaboration. ACTION launches children’s Heart Healthy Video Series with rising star Julian Lerner and pediatric exercise physiologist and ACTION member, Justine Shertzer. Julian Lerner is a distinguished Ambassador for…

30 Apr

Nic Hindle Discusses Employee Focus, Re-Investing in a Family-owned Manufacturing Business in New FEUSA Video

Business

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, April 19, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Head of Pennsylvania Battery Power Supplier, HindlePower, Talks with Family Enterprise USA’s President Pat Soldano on Reinvesting, Transition Planning For a Manufacturing Business HindlePower’s Nic Hindle, a fourth-generation family President, discusses how his battery charging manufacturing business copes with high growth, finding skilled workers, and reinvesting for the future, in a new family business video presented by Family Enterprise USA. In the video, the head of HindlePower, based in Easton, Pa., talks about urgent workplace issues, improving the lives of employees, and the damaging tax policies affecting family-run manufacturing…

29 Apr

Secretary Buttigieg Delivers Remarks at Washington National Airport to Announce Major Airline Consumer Protection Rules

Travel

Washington, DC – Building on the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic record of expanding consumer protections and standing up for airline passengers, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced today two final rules that will deliver automatic cash refunds when owed to airline passengers and protect consumers from surprise airline junk fees. The rules are part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s work to lower costs for consumers and take on corporate rip-offs. President Biden signed an Executive Order on Promoting Competition in 2021 that encouraged DOT to take steps to promote fairer, more transparent, and competitive markets. Read Secretary Buttigieg’s Remarks Below: …

29 Apr

Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer’s Meeting with Prime Minister Shmyhal of Ukraine

Politics

Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer met today with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal to underscore steadfast U.S. support for Ukraine’s self defense and recovery from Russian aggression. Prime Minister Shmyhal thanked the people of the United States for their support, and stressed the need for additional U.S. security assistance given Ukraine’s urgent battlefield needs. The pair also discussed Ukraine’s continued reforms, and the importance of continued progress on these for its Euro-Atlantic integration. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/04/18/readout-of-principal-deputy-national-security-advisor-jon-finers-meeting-with-prime-minister-shmyhal-of-ukraine/

29 Apr

U.S. Department of State Brings International Hip Hop Artists to the United States for People-to-People Exchange Program 

Politics

As part of the U.S. Department of State’s Global Music Diplomacy Initiative, which elevates music to promote peace and create cross-cultural connections worldwide, the Department announced today that participants from 22 countries will explore how Hip Hop has promoted peace and positive social change, as well as encourage economic growth, with their American counterparts in Washington, DC; New York, NY; and Raleigh and Chapel Hill, NC  during an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) exchange from April 15-26, 2024. While in Washington, DC, the participants will learn about U.S. society and culture, methods to archive HipHop history, and the role of music…