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Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Announces Five New Recipients of 2023 Program to End Modern Slavery Awards
22 Oct

Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Announces Five New Recipients of 2023 Program to End Modern Slavery Awards

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The Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office) is pleased to announce five new awards under the Program to End Modern Slavery (PEMS), a program which aims to combine cutting-edge research and targeted programming to show a measurable reduction in human trafficking within designated countries, industries, or populations. Starting October 1, 2023, these programs will implement transformative approaches to combat human trafficking in Ethiopia, Nepal, Thailand, and Mexico through Intervention Development Research (IDR). IDR will allow implementers to better understand and design potential interventions for under-studied and particularly complex human trafficking scenarios. PEMS will also fund a…
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Racially-Motivated Shooting in Jacksonville, FL
22 Oct

Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Racially-Motivated Shooting in Jacksonville, FL

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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Racially-Motivated Shooting in Jacksonville, FL Release Date: August 26, 2023 WASHINGTON — Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement this evening regarding the racially-motivated shooting earlier today in Jacksonville, FL: “The Department of Homeland Security is closely monitoring the situation surrounding this afternoon’s racially-motivated shooting in Jacksonville, Florida that led to the tragic, senseless death of three innocent people today. We are and will continue to provide support to law enforcement and to the Jacksonville community to help keep Floridians safe.” “I have spoken with Jacksonville Mayor Deegan and to national…
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Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at Day One Early Learning Community
20 Oct

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at Day One Early Learning Community

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Poughkeepsie, NY ***Thank you, Chanel. You are doing such amazing things for this community. And I know your daughter must be very proud.  Secretary Cardona – Miguel, we do a lot of these events together. But it’s always incredible to see your commitment to our nation’s students – from our youngest to our oldest. Congressman Ryan, this community is better for your leadership. Gerri, Dr. Jordan, Superintendent Rosser, and all the Day One leaders, I’m so grateful for all the heart and hard work you’ve put into helping this community’s children – and adults – thrive. Mayor Nelson, Executive O’Neil, and all the state…
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Special Representative McAuliffe Launches Coalition for Climate Entrepreneurship (CCE) Hub in Hanoi, Vietnam
20 Oct

Special Representative McAuliffe Launches Coalition for Climate Entrepreneurship (CCE) Hub in Hanoi, Vietnam

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On September 27, Special Representative for Global Partnerships Dorothy McAuliffe signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) launching a Coalition for Climate Entrepreneurship (CCE) Hub in Hanoi, Vietnam. The launch of CCE Hub Vietnam follows President Biden’s visit to Hanoi earlier this month, during which he announced a series of climate-focused collaborations and emphasized deepening cooperation on climate change, clean energy, and critical and emerging technologies as part of the new U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Co-signatories and partners, Vietnam’s Posts and Telecommunications Institute for Technology (PTIT) and VMO Holdings Technology Joint Stock Company (VMO), and U.S. Embassy Hanoi will support climate…
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Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at Day One Early Learning Community
18 Oct

Joint Statement from the President of the United States Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and the President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier on German-American Day

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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. welcomed President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany to the White House on October 6, 2023, to mark the occasion of German-American Day. The presidents underscored the strong ties between our countries and our people, including the over 40 million Americans who claim German heritage and strengthen the diverse fabric of the United States.  The American dream lived in the hearts of German immigrants long before the United States was founded. Since 1683, the story of German-Americans has been inextricable from the story of America: German-Americans fought in the Revolutionary War; members of the Continental Congress were known…
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Promoting Accountability for Nicaraguan Officials for Restricting Freedoms
18 Oct

Promoting Accountability for Nicaraguan Officials for Restricting Freedoms

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The Department of State is taking steps to impose visa restrictions on 100 Nicaraguan municipal officials for their role in supporting the Ortega regime’s attacks on human rights and fundamental freedoms and repression of civil society organizations. Since August, President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo have shut down and seized the Central American University and the Central American Institute of Business Administration, two of the country’s most renowned centers of higher learning, under arbitrary and unfounded pretenses. Additionally, Ortega and Murillo have targeted independent academic institutions, disrupting the hopes and dreams of Nicaraguans seeking to build a better…
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Racially-Motivated Shooting in Jacksonville, FL
17 Oct

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $3 Billion in Project Selections to Help Communities Build Resilience to Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $3 Billion in Project Selections to Help Communities Build Resilience to Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events Release Date: August 28, 2023 Additional Funding from the President’s Investing in America Agenda Enables Major Program Expansion, with 23 States Selected for the First Time WASHINGTON—Today, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, and Senior Advisor to the President and White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu announced the project selections for nearly $3 billion in climate resilience funding as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, a key pillar of Bidenomics. The selections, through…
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Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at Day One Early Learning Community
16 Oct

Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Steinmeier of Germany

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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the White House. The two presidents marked the occasion of German-American Day, celebrating the significant contributions of German-Americans as well as the strength of our bilateral relationship as NATO Allies and close partners. President Biden also offered congratulations on Germany’s Unity Day, which was celebrated earlier this week. The presidents discussed their countries’ ongoing efforts to provide Ukraine with security, economic, and humanitarian assistance. They also exchanged views on strengthening democratic resilience, respect for human rights, and the importance of transparent and accountable government at home and abroad.  ###…
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Mexican Foreign Secretary Alicia Bárcena, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Mexican Secretary of Economy Raquel Buenrostro, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai at a Joint Press Availability
16 Oct

Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Mexican Foreign Secretary Alicia Bárcena, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Mexican Secretary of Economy Raquel Buenrostro, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai at a Joint Press Availability

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SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Hello and good morning, everyone.  Buenos días a todos y todas.  It’s very good to be with you today and it’s especially good to be with our colleagues Secretary Bárcena, Secretary Buenrostro, and my good friends as well and colleagues Secretary Raimondo and, of course, Trade Representative Tai. I’m also looking forward, I must say, to – Alicia, to seeing you next week in Mexico to pursue our security dialogue. Before I get into what we we’re – what we’ve been doing today, let me just take a moment to express deep condolences on the passing of Senator Dianne…
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Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at Day One Early Learning Community
14 Oct

Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson Condemning Terrorist Attacks Against Israel

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The United States unequivocally condemns the unprovoked attacks by Hamas terrorists against Israeli civilians. There is never any justification for terrorism. We stand firmly with the Government and people of Israel and extend our condolences for the Israeli lives lost in these attacks.  National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has spoken to Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi and we remain in close contact with our Israeli partners. Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/10/07/statement-from-nsc-spokesperson-adrienne-watson-condemning-terrorist-attacks-against-israel/
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