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Statement from President Joe Biden Welcoming Mark Rutte as Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
14 Oct

Statement from President Joe Biden Welcoming Mark Rutte as Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

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Today, I welcome Mark Rutte as the new Secretary General the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which for 75 years has strengthened our collective security, protected democracies, and defended against threats as one. Secretary General Rutte has an impressive track record as a consensus-builder and decisive leader.  I have full confidence that he will continue to build on our work to create a NATO that is stronger, larger, and more resolute than ever in its mission to create a safer world for our peoples.  The United States remains deeply devoted to the most successful Alliance in the history of the…
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Statement from President Joe Biden Welcoming Mark Rutte as Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
12 Oct

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Reduce Medical Debt and Address Illegal Medical Debt Collection Practices

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Vice President Harris announces actions to protect consumers and reduce hurdles that prevent individuals from receiving relief from medical bills White House hosts roundtable with Americans impacted by medical debt, including those who received medical debt relief through Biden-Harris Administration actions Today, Vice President Harris announced a series of actions by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Department of Defense (DOD), and Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) to increase pathways for medical debt relief, to address illegal actions by third-party debt collectors, and to improve our understanding of the impacts of medical debt. Getting sick or taking care of loved…
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Promoting Accountability for the Misuse of Commercial Spyware 
12 Oct

Promoting Accountability for the Misuse of Commercial Spyware 

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In line with the United States’ commitment to counter the proliferation and misuse of commercial spyware and the U.S. International Cyberspace and Digital Policy Strategy, the Department of State is taking steps to impose additional visa restrictions on multiple individuals who have been involved in the development or sale of commercial spyware.  These individuals have facilitated or derived financial benefit from the misuse of this technology, which has targeted journalists, human rights defenders, activists, and government officials from around the world.  The Department of State’s steps to impose visa restrictions were taken pursuant to Section 212 (a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality…
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Recognizes 190 Employees at Secretary’s Award Ceremony in Georgia
11 Oct

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Recognizes 190 Employees at Secretary’s Award Ceremony in Georgia

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Recognizes 190 Employees at Secretary’s Award Ceremony in Georgia Release Date: August 15, 2024 GLYNCO – On August 15, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) hosted an awards ceremony at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Headquarters in Glynco, Georgia, where 190 employees received a Secretary’s Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the Department’s mission. “Every single day, with great determination, integrity, and skill, the 268,000 men and women of the Department of Homeland Security ensure the safety and security of the American people,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N.…
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Statement from President Joe Biden Welcoming Mark Rutte as Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
10 Oct

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Negotiations Between USMX and the International Longshoremen’s Association

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Collective bargaining is the best way for workers to get the pay and benefits they deserve. I have urged USMX, which represents a group of foreign-owned carriers, to come to the table and present a fair offer to the workers of the International Longshoremen’s Association that ensures they are paid appropriately in line with their invaluable contributions. Ocean carriers have made record profits since the pandemic and in some cases profits grew in excess of 800 percent compared to their profits prior to the pandemic. Executive compensation has grown in line with those profits and profits have been returned to…
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Assistant Secretary Stewart’s Travel to Massachusetts
10 Oct

Assistant Secretary Stewart’s Travel to Massachusetts

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Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability Mallory Stewart will travel to Boston, Massachusetts on September 23.  In Boston, Assistant Secretary Stewart will engage in discussions with scholars and experts in the nuclear field, hosted by the Harvard Kennedy School Belfer Center.  She will speak on the future of arms control and discuss global stability issues. Official news published at https://www.state.gov/assistant-secretary-stewarts-travel-to-massachusetts/
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Statement from President Joe Biden Welcoming Mark Rutte as Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
08 Oct

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Occasion of President Sheinbaum’s Inauguration in Mexico

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Jill and I extend our heartfelt congratulations to President Claudia Sheinbaum on her inauguration.  As a symbol of our respect and the friendship between our two nations, our First Lady is leading the Delegation to President Sheinbaum’s inauguration, along with many senior leaders from my administration. Jill and I wish President Sheinbaum a joyful celebration and a very successful presidency, and we congratulate the people of Mexico on the historic inauguration of their first woman president.   Mexico and the United States are strong partners and close neighbors and we share deep political, economic, and cultural ties.  The United States is…
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Statement from President Joe Biden Welcoming Mark Rutte as Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
06 Oct

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas

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James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:48 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Good afternoon, everyone. Q    Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  I’m going to be really quick here.  I have the national security advisor, Jake Sullivan, to talk about the latest in the Middle East, so I’ll turn it over to him. MR. SULLIVAN:  Thank you, Karine, and good afternoon, everyone.  I’m here to provide a brief report on the Iranian ballistic missile attack against Israel that occurred earlier today.  I can take just a few questions, because this is an ongoing situation and I need to get back to my desk.…
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Malta National Day
06 Oct

Belize National Day – United States Department of State

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On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest congratulations to the people of Belize on the 43rd anniversary of your independence. September 21 serves not only as an opportunity to recognize Belize’s independence, but also to celebrate the strong partnership between the United States and Belize. Our enduring bond is anchored by our shared commitments to democratic values, the rule of law, and respect for human rights for all. Our values-based partnership is exemplified in our joint work, and in Belize’s noteworthy leadership in supporting humane migration management through the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and…
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