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05 Mar

U.S. Department of Transportation Releases 2023 Equity Action Plan Update

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WASHINGTON – Today, as part of an administration-wide effort, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT or the Department) published the 2023 update of the DOT Equity Action Plan (the Plan). The plan is a part of the Department’s implementation of Executive Order 14091 – “Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.” “The Biden-Harris administration believes that transportation can be a powerful engine of opportunity – and that’s why we have made it a priority to bring good infrastructure to all communities including those who have not fairly benefited from past infrastructure investments,” said U.S.…

04 Mar

Readout of Vice President Harris’s Meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine

Politics

Vice President Kamala Harris met today with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine in Munich, Germany to discuss Ukraine’s ongoing fight against Russian aggression. The Vice President emphasized the Administration’s continued efforts to ensure passage of the President’s national security supplemental funding bill, and reaffirmed the strong bipartisan support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the U.S. government and among the American people. The Vice President welcomed Ukraine’s progress on its path of Euro-Atlantic integration, and encouraged continued work to counter corruption and strengthen Ukraine’s democratic institutions, which will give confidence to investors and enable Ukraine’s rapid recovery and reconstruction…

04 Mar

Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meetings with the Government of India in New Delhi, India

Politics

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: From February 19 to 21, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma met with senior Indian officials in New Delhi to advance the U.S.-Indian global strategic partnership. His meetings with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Defense Secretary Giridhar Aramane, and Deputy National Security Advisor Vikram Misri explored opportunities to strengthen U.S.-India cooperation and people-to-people ties to ensure a free, open, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. The Deputy Secretary also met with Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal to discuss further expanding trade…

04 Mar

Jackpocket Casino Becomes First iGaming Operator to Earn iCAP Certification for Player Protection

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Jackpocket Casino achieves the highest standard for online responsible gaming in the U.S. NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Jackpocket, the #1 lottery app in the U.S.*, today announced that Jackpocket Casino has become the first iGaming operator in the U.S. to receive Internet Compliance Assessment Program (iCAP) certification for best practices in player protection. Jackpocket Casino Becomes First iGaming Operator to Earn iCAP Certification for Player Protection Administered by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), the iCAP is the highest standard in the U.S. for online responsible gaming. To earn this certification, Jackpocket demonstrated dedication to player…

03 Mar

Florida to Receive More Than $112 Million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Improve 10 Airports in Florida

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Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport receiving $50 million, the highest amount Florida receiving the highest amount of funding WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $112.5 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 10 airports in Florida. This announcement, which Secretary Buttigieg will make as part of the Administration’s Investing in America tour, delivers on President Biden’s commitment to rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure while lowering costs for families, creating good jobs, and advancing opportunity for all Americans. The grants are part of nearly $1 billion in grants announced today for 114 airports across the country, spanning 44…

03 Mar

Redefining Success in the World of Fashion Modeling

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Flash Models Logo Runway Models Model Makeup Empowering Aspiring Models Worldwide to Shine in the Competitive Modeling World USA, March 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — For aspiring fashion models, breaking into the industry is often a daunting task filled with obstacles and uncertainties. However, Flash Models, a leading model and talent development company, is changing the game with its innovative approach to helping models achieve their dreams. Flash Models stands out from traditional agencies by offering fast-track modeling programs designed to maximize an individual’s chances of being discovered. Backed by industry-vetted photographers and celebrity makeup artists, Flash Models collaborates to create…

03 Mar

Newest Four Seasons Resort in Mexico Will Welcome Guests to Cabo’s Famous Golden Corridor Beginning May 1, 2024

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Tucked into a Riviera-style village, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol embodies the essence of Mexican charm while embracing the glamour of modern luxury CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol is open for reservations and will begin welcoming guests as of May 1, 2024. Ideally located on the stunning southern coast of the Baja in the heart of the Los Cabos Golden Corridor, the luxury resort community of Cabo Del Sol is home to a vibrant, Riviera-style village that includes the…

02 Mar

Remarks by Vice President Harris and President Zelenskyy of Ukraine in Joint Press Conference | Munich, Germany

Politics

CommerzbankMunich, Germany 2:07 P.M. CEST VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS: Good afternoon, everyone. President Zelenskyy, it was my honor to meet with you again. This is our fifth meeting, by my count. And our first meeting was here almost exactly two years ago. I want to thank you for all that you have done and all that you are as a leader. You and I have had many conversations. And it is my honor to say, as part of a public conversation, that you have been an extraordinarily courageous leader and have shown you commitment to the Ukrainian people and to democratic…

02 Mar

Secretary Antony J. Blinken Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko and Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul Before Their Meeting

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SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. Yoko, Tae-yul, welcome. So good to be with you, with your teams. Since the Camp David meeting in August with President Biden, President Yoon, and Prime Minister Kishida, our teams have been hard at work – hard at work on trying to realize the vision that our leaders put forward at Camp David. And that is grounded in our trilateral cooperation. And since that time, we’ve advanced key commitments, including finalizing our trilateral missile data-sharing mechanism and a long-term military exercise plan; holding the first trilateral Indo-Pacific Dialogue; strengthening development cooperation in the Indo-Pacific;…

02 Mar

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $10 Million in Grants from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Improve Four Airports in Alaska

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $10 Million in Grants from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Improve Four Airports in Alaska WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $9.9 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to four airports in Alaska. This announcement, which Secretary Buttigieg will make as part of the Administration’s Investing in America tour, delivers on President Biden’s commitment to rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure while lowering costs for families, creating good jobs, and advancing opportunity for all Americans. Last summer, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was in Alaska to hear first-hand about the state’s unique aviation needs …