Politics

24 Jul

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at an Italian Sons and Daughters of America Dinner

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Thank you, Basil. I’m grateful for your leadership of this organization. And it was wonderful to see you and so many friends at the White House reception last year. The same feeling is here in this room tonight—the warmth that makes our community so special. And to Joe and Sharon, thank you for all of your work to celebrate our heritage and elevate Italian American stories, here in Pittsburgh and all across the country. Buonasera, everyone! It’s great to be with you all. Not only because I’m proud of my Italian roots, but also because I can’t help…
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2024 Elie Wiesel Act Report to Congress
24 Jul

2024 Elie Wiesel Act Report to Congress

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Today, the Department of State submitted the annual report to Congress consistent with section 5 of the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act.  The 2024 Elie Wiesel Act Report details U.S. interagency efforts to address genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity around the world.  It also chronicles whole-of-government work over the past year to promote atrocity prevention programs, protect civilians at risk, and hold perpetrators accountable in places where some of the most heinous crimes have been committed. This year’s Elie Wiesel Act Report reflects several Administration priorities.  As part of ongoing work to incorporate women’s rights and inclusion…
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DHS Conducts Removal Flight to China
23 Jul

DHS Conducts Removal Flight to China

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DHS Conducts Removal Flight to China Release Date: July 2, 2024 WASHINGTON – This weekend, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), conducted a removal flight to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) of Chinese nationals. This was the first large charter flight since 2018 and was conducted in close coordination with the National Immigration Administration of the PRC. DHS continues to work with the PRC’s Ministry of Public Security and National Immigration Administration on additional removal flights. DHS enforces our immigration laws and delivers tough consequences for those who do not have…
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Remarks by Vice President Harris and Governor Josh Shapiro in a Press Gaggle
22 Jul

Remarks by Vice President Harris and Governor Josh Shapiro in a Press Gaggle

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Reading Terminal MarketPhiladelphia, PA      Q    Mrs. Vice President, how do you think President Biden did at the press conference?      THE VICE PRESIDENT:  What?  Sorry.      Q    How do — how do you think President Biden did at the press conference?  Do you think he put voter concerns to an end?      THE VICE PRESIDENT:  I think that the president did an outstanding job.  I mean, you look at it from the press conference he did during NATO.  He is a master of the issues.  He is so highly respected among our colleagues around the globe.  And then you…
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2024 Elie Wiesel Act Report to Congress
20 Jul

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Armenian Foreign Minister Mirzoyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Bayramov

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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov today in Washington, D.C. on the margins of the Washington NATO Summit. Secretary Blinken discussed the progress made toward a durable and dignified peace agreement and encouraged further steps to finalize a deal as soon as possible. The Secretary also emphasized the importance of peace in promoting regional connectivity, which would benefit the entire South Caucasus region. Official news published at https://www.state.gov/secretary-blinkens-meeting-with-armenian-foreign-minister-mirzoyan-and-azerbaijani-foreign-minister-bayramov-2/
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Remarks by Vice President Harris and Governor Josh Shapiro in a Press Gaggle
18 Jul

Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris

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I have been briefed on the shooting at former President Trump’s event in Pennsylvania.  Doug and I are relieved that he is not seriously injured. We are praying for him, his family, and all those who have been injured and impacted by this senseless shooting. We are grateful to the United States Secret Service, first responders, and local authorities for their immediate action. Violence such as this has no place in our nation. We must all condemn this abhorrent act and do our part to ensure that it does not lead to more violence. # # # Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/07/13/statement-by-vice-president-kamala-harris-2/
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2024 Elie Wiesel Act Report to Congress
18 Jul

Recent Progress: VACS on Food Security at DialogueNext

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Today, at the World Food Prize DialogueNext Conference, “Seeds of Strength: Nurturing Farmer Resilience,” held in Texcoco, Mexico, Dr. Cary Fowler, Special Envoy for Global Food Security, and partners from the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) announced progress toward executing the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS). The U.S. government supports VACS as part of its whole-of-government poverty and hunger initiative, Feed the Future. Participants at the conference made several announcements regarding new collaborations in support of VACS.…
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DHS Conducts Removal Flight to China
18 Jul

President Biden Announces $1 Billion in Project Selections to Make Communities More Resilient to Climate Change and Natural Hazards Through His Investing in America Agenda

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President Biden Announces $1 Billion in Project Selections to Make Communities More Resilient to Climate Change and Natural Hazards Through His Investing in America Agenda Release Date: July 2, 2024 Funding Boosted from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Will Support 656 Resilience Projects Nationwide WASHINGTON — President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell today announced the 656 project selections for $1 billion in climate resilience funding as part of his Investing in America agenda. The selections through the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program will help state, Tribal,…
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