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15 Jun

Day 475: war diaries w/Former Advisor to Ukraine President, Intel Officer @arestovych & #Feygin

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There is a lot of pro-Putin bias in the Western world. We aim to dispel this “macho” propaganda and reveal true colors of his regime: murder, intimidation, industrialized kleptocracy and well-funded russian fascism propaganda machines. We were born in Russia, we have lost friends to this murderer… we see how he “zombifies” most and intimidates and beats down the rest. We also know where his weak spots are and what atrocities his regime is committing on a daily basis. Message from the source channel owner. Daily War Chronicles: Feygin and Arestovych #Фейгин #ФейгинLIVE — English translation #PrivateerStation (in Russian: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVtD_N4OeD-9PshBq7NwyQ)…

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15 Jun

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on Supreme Court Decision in Haaland v. Brackeen

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Today’s Supreme Court decision in Haaland v. Brackeen is a victory for Tribal sovereignty and Native communities. For centuries, Native children were torn away from their families and their communities. These acts were not only violations of the basic human rights of those children and their families but also an attack on the very existence of Tribal Nations. The Indian Child Welfare Act—or ICWA—was passed to address this systemic injustice. As District Attorney of San Francisco, I represented children and families in ICWA cases. As Attorney General of California, I partnered with Tribal leaders, child welfare agencies, and law enforcement officials to…

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15 Jun

Remarks by President Biden on Protecting Consumers from Hidden Junk Fees

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South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 2:16 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Before I begin, I want to thank everyone involved in reaching a tentative agreement at our ports on the West Coast.  This deal shows collective bargaining works. When employers and workers come together to agree on a deal that works for both of them, it’s good for the economy and keeping our supply chain open. A special thanks to Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, who used to — her deep experience and judgment to keep parties talking throughout the negotiations.  And this is going to have a real…

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15 Jun

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Anniversary of DACA

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Eleven years ago on this day, President Obama and I announced the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to allow young people to live and work in the only country they’ve called home. Since then, DACA has provided more than 800,000 Dreamers the ability to work lawfully, pursue an education, and contribute their immense skills and talents to better our communities. Dreamers are Americans. Many have spent the majority of their lives in the United States. They are our doctors, our teachers, and our small business owners. Dreamers strengthen our economy, enrich our workplaces, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, many served their communities…

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15 Jun

Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Travel to India

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National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan visited New Delhi, India, June 13-14.  He met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Minister for External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, and his counterpart National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.  He reviewed preparations for the upcoming official state visit of the Prime Minister, and discussed a range of strategic, regional, and bilateral issues including steps to advance the strategic technology and defense partnership between the United States and India.  The two National Security Advisors unveiled a roadmap for cooperation at a stakeholder event on the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET).   Mr. Sullivan’s visit underscored the dynamism…

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15 Jun

Statement from President Joe Biden on Supreme Court Decision in Haaland v. Brackeen

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I stand alongside Tribal Nations as they celebrate today’s Supreme Court decision. This lawsuit sought to undermine the Indian Child Welfare Act – a vital law I was proud to support. The Indian Child Welfare Act was passed to protect the future of Tribal Nations and promote the best interests of Native children, and it does just that. The touchstone law respects tribal sovereignty and protects Native children by helping Native families stay together and, whenever possible, keeping children with their extended families or community who already know them, love them, and can help them understand who they are as…

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15 Jun

President Biden Recognizes Actions by Private Sector Ticketing and Travel Companies to Eliminate Hidden Junk Fees and Provide Millions of Customers with Transparent Pricing

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Companies Agree to Provide Millions of Consumers with the Full Price Up Front, Eliminating Hidden Costs and Saving Families Money Today, four months after he called out junk fees in his State of the Union and nine months after he first called for action to crack down on hidden fees to lower costs for consumers, President Biden is convening a meeting of private sector companies who have committed to end surprise fees by fully disclosing fees to consumers upfront. Together, these companies service millions of consumers each year, all of whom will receive a better shopping experience without surprise fees…

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15 Jun

Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with the National Security Advisors of Japan and the Republic of Korea

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On June 15, 2023 in Tokyo Japan, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Japanese National Security Secretariat Secretary General Akiba Takeo and ROK National Security Office Director Cho Tae-yong for a trilateral national security advisors meeting.  Mr. Sullivan commended his counterparts on the historic steps taken by both Seoul and Tokyo to strengthen bilateral Japan-ROK ties, noting that our trilateral partnership is now stronger and has more potential than ever before. The national security advisors discussed the DPRK’s illicit nuclear and missile programs and most recent provocations and identified next steps to strengthen their coordination. They discussed opportunities for…

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15 Jun

Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer’s Meeting with Maldives Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid

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Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer met today with Maldives Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid to discuss the growth in U.S.-Maldives relations and explore areas where our countries can increase cooperation.  Mr. Finer congratulated Maldives on officially opening their embassy in Washington, D.C. on Friday and expressed the United States’ desire to open its embassy in Malé soon.  The two discussed Maldives’ commitment to ensuring its democracy is delivering results for the Maldivian people and our shared resolve in tackling the climate crisis. They committed to continue cooperation between the United States and Maldives on a wide range of issues to ensure…

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15 Jun

Statement from President Biden on Labor Agreement at West Coast Ports

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As I have always said, collective bargaining works, and I congratulate both parties at the ports for reaching an agreement. I want to thank Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su who used her deep experience and judgment to keep the parties talking, working with them to reach an agreement after a long and sometimes acrimonious negotiation. Above all I congratulate the port workers, who have served heroically through the pandemic and the countless challenges it brought, and will finally get the pay, benefits, and quality of life they deserve. Julie Su has proven herself time and time again, both as Deputy Secretary working closely with Secretary Marty…

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