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16 Sep

Deputy Secretary of State Verma’s Travel to California and Mexico

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Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to San Diego, California, and Tijuana, Mexico from August 28 to 30. In San Diego, Deputy Secretary Verma will meet with sailors assigned to the USS John P. Murtha. He will also hold meetings with Members of Congress. The Deputy Secretary will visit the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant to observe U.S. government projects to protect the binational Tijuana River watershed and reduce cross-border wastewater flows. He will tour the San Diego Passport Agency and meet with officials at the San Ysidro Port of Entry, the…

16 Sep

DHS Partners with Japanese Counterparts to Strengthen Maritime Cybersecurity Cooperation

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DHS Partners with Japanese Counterparts to Strengthen Maritime Cybersecurity Cooperation Release Date: August 30, 2024 WASHINGTON – From August 21-22, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Government of Japan conducted a successful tabletop exercise focused on enhancing maritime cybersecurity and incident response capabilities. This reflects the continued commitment by the United States and Japan to continue cybersecurity collaboration including on domestic cyber policies, such as those related to the protection maritime critical infrastructure. The exercise simulated a major cyber incident impacting operations at a Japanese port, testing incident response policies and procedures, and fostered conversations between the…

14 Sep

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Census Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage Reports

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Today’s reports show we are making real progress growing the middle class, with incomes up more than $3,000 last year and up since Vice President Harris and I took office, accounting for inflation. In addition, health insurance coverage reached record highs under our Administration thanks to our work to build on the Affordable Care Act and lower health care costs. Let’s be clear: we must do more to lower poverty by restoring the expanded Child Tax Credit that cut child poverty nearly in half in 2021 and passing our plan to build millions of homes and make rent more affordable—policies Congressional…

14 Sep

Advancing U.S.-Peru Economic Cooperation with President Boluarte

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Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez met with Peruvian President Dina Boluarte and her team of ministers on August 28, 2024, in Lima to promote trade and economic opportunities with the United States. He was accompanied by a delegation of U.S. businesses hosted by the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) and the U.S. Embassy to Peru. The Under Secretary applauded Peru for supporting the Economic and Health Dialogue of the Americas (EHA) and ongoing efforts to advance key goals for the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (“Americas Partnership”). He highlighted the benefits of…

12 Sep

Remarks by President Biden Honoring the 2023-2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Champions, the University of South Carolina Gamecocks

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East Room 11:03 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: My name is Joe Biden. I work for Jim Clyburn. (Laughter.) Folks, welcome. Welcome to the White House. The national champions, University of South Carolina. (Applause.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: (Inaudible.) (Laughter.) THE PRESIDENT: All right. You got it, kid. I was getting some tips from the coach. Look, a lot of supporters here today, including several members of Con- — Jim, I was just bragging about you. REPRESENTATIVE CLYBURN: Oh, thank you. THE PRESIDENT: You know what I mean? Because I — I’m afraid of you. I don’t want to — (laughter) — don’t…

12 Sep

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Italian Foreign Minister Tajani

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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani about the grave situation in the Red Sea following Houthi attacks on the DELTA SOUNION oil tanker and the urgent need to prevent an environmental disaster. They discussed ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and urged maximum restraint among all relevant parties. The Secretary and Foreign Minister underscored the importance of supporting Ukraine’s defense. They also discussed regional security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. Official news published at https://www.state.gov/secretary-blinkens-call-with-italian-foreign-minister-tajani-2/

11 Sep

DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement During Tropical Storm Francine

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DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement During Tropical Storm Francine Release Date: September 10, 2024 En español During emergency events, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) works with its federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of the people in the areas that may be impacted. In such circumstances, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) remind the public that sites that provide emergency response and relief are considered protected areas. To the fullest extent possible, ICE and CBP do not conduct immigration enforcement activities at protected areas such as along evacuation…

10 Sep

Remarks by President Biden Honoring the 2023-2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Champions, the University of Connecticut Huskies

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1:45 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) Well, let me be the first to say: Welcome back. (Laughter and applause.) I won’t be here next year, but you may be. (Laughter.) If these guys over here have anything to do with it, they’re both trouble. Look, it’s great to have so many UConn friends and fans here today with us, including Education Secretary Miguel Cardona. (Applause.) You know, Miguel is a slow learner. (Laughter.) He has four degrees and credentials from UConn. I told him that equals one from Delaware. (Laughter.) No, only kidding. Only kidding. (Laughter.) Don’t…

10 Sep

U.S. and Ghana Nuclear Firms Sign Landmark Commercial Agreement for Small Modular Reactor Project in Ghana

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At the U.S.-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit in Nairobi, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins, joined by U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Assistant Secretary Aleshia Duncan, Ghana Deputy Minister of Energy Collins Adomako-Mensah, and Ghana Ministry of Energy Chief Director Wilhelmina Asamoah, observed a significant milestone in civil nuclear cooperation between U.S. and Ghanaian nuclear industries — the signing of a commercial agreement between Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG) and Regnum Technology Group, the U.S. developer for a small modular reactor (SMR) project using NuScale Power technology. This commercial agreement between NPG and Regnum represents a…

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.…