Politics

08 Sep

Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell’s Visit to the Kingdom of Tonga

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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell travelled to the Kingdom of Tonga from August 27 to 28 to lead the U.S. delegation to the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting, hosted by Tonga and chaired by the Prime Minister of Tonga, the Hon. Hu‘akavemeiliku Siaosi Sovaleni. Deputy Secretary Campbell also engaged Pacific Island leaders on the margins of the event to discuss how the United States has worked to deliver on shared priorities, as outlined in the Pacific Islands Forum 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent and the U.S. Pacific Partnership Strategy.…

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06 Sep

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event in Milwaukee, WI

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Fiserv ForumMilwaukee, Wisconsin  8:09 P.M. CDT      THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Good evening, Milwaukee!  (Laughs.)  (Applause.)  And hello to everyone joining us from exciting Chicago.      The delegates at the Democratic National Convention — well, they just completed their roll call.  (Laughs.)  (Applause.)  And they have nominated Coach Walz and me to be the next vice president and president of the United States of America.  (Applause.)      And I thank everyone there and here for believing in what we can do together.  We are so honored to be your nominees.       This is a people-powered campaign, and together, we will chart…

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06 Sep

Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation Senior Officials Meeting

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Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation Ambassador Jessye Lapenn hosted a virtual meeting of senior representatives from 36 members of the Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation on August 28.  The meeting focused on the application of ocean-related or ‘blue’ technology tools to help solve shared challenges and advance Atlantic priorities. Several Atlantic Partnership members shared experiences exploring technology solutions applicable to local needs, collaborating with experts, and understanding long-term benefits.  Each government presented a case study of working with a specific technology:  Brazil and SeaSketch on mapping ocean areas with stakeholder engagement; Costa Rica and Global Fishing Watch on data for marine…

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04 Sep

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Connecticut Emergency Declaration

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Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of Connecticut and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning on August 18, 2024, and continuing.  The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate all disaster relief efforts which have the purpose of alleviating the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population, and to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures, authorized under Title V of the…

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04 Sep

Marking One Month Since Venezuela’s Presidential Election

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In the month since Venezuelans went to the polls, Nicolás Maduro and his representatives have tampered with the results of that election, falsely claimed victory, and carried out wide-spread repression to maintain power.  The United States applauds the courage and resilience of the millions of Venezuelans who voted and who continue to peacefully call for Maduro to acknowledge that Edmundo González Urrutia received the most votes.  In spite of repeated calls from Venezuelans and the international community, the Maduro-controlled National Electoral Council (CNE) has failed to substantiate its announced results by producing original tally sheets, as it did following the…

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02 Sep

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel

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President Biden spoke today with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel. The President and the Prime Minister discussed active and ongoing U.S. efforts to support Israel’s defense against all threats from Iran, including its proxy terrorist groups Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, to include ongoing defensive U.S. military deployments. The President stressed the urgency of bringing the ceasefire and hostage release deal to closure and discussed upcoming talks in Cairo to remove any remaining obstacles. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/21/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-call-with-prime-minister-netanyahu-of-israel-8/

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02 Sep

The 17th U.S.-Japan Joint Working-Level Committee Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation

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The 17th U.S.-Japan Joint Working-Level Committee (JWLC) Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation took place in Washington, D.C. on August 28, 2024. Rahima Kandahari, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science and Space in the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, and H.E. KAJI Misako, Ambassador for Science and Technology Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan co-chaired the JWLC. The JWLC Meeting convened representatives from a wide range of government agencies in both countries for this forward-looking dialogue. They exchanged views on science and technology policy, existing cooperation, and new…

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01 Sep

DHS Announces $160 Million First Tranche of Additional Nonprofit Security Grant Program Funds to Protect Faith-Based Institutions and Nonprofit Organizations Against Targeted Attacks

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DHS Announces $160 Million First Tranche of Additional Nonprofit Security Grant Program Funds to Protect Faith-Based Institutions and Nonprofit Organizations Against Targeted Attacks Release Date: June 21, 2024 Today, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will distribute $160 million in Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funds as a first tranche of additional funding that the Biden-Harris Administration secured to protect faith-based institutions and nonprofit organizations against targeted attacks. The announcement accompanies DHS’s release of an amended Notice of Funding Opportunity that will now enable qualifying institutions and organizations to apply for these additional NSGP funds.…

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31 Aug

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Representative Bill Pascrell

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Jill and I and the entire Biden family are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Bill Pascrell, Jr., a 27-year Congressman for New Jersey at the U.S. House of Representatives. Bill was a colleague and dear friend. I had the privilege of working with him for decades on issues ranging from the Fire Grants and Safety Act for the wellbeing of first responders and their families, to veterans’ medical care, international trade, tax fairness, labor unions, and so much more. Over the course of our 30-year friendship, Bill defined himself as a devoted patriot, a gentleman, and an exemplary leader.…

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29 Aug

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.

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Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. was a dedicated public servant and an unwavering force for good who knew that government is at its best when it is delivering for the people. From his time in City Hall and the State House to his nearly three decades of service in the House of Representatives, Congressman Pascrell fought to improve the lives of his constituents, his fellow New Jerseyans, and our fellow Americans. While in Congress, Representative Pascrell was focused on issues that have a direct impact on the health, wellbeing, and safety of families. He was a fierce advocate for health care, to…

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