April 28, 2024

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FACT SHEET: Resources for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities in the Aftermath of Mass Violence
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FACT SHEET: Resources for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities in the Aftermath of Mass ViolenceThe Biden-Harris Administration is committed to providing assistance to survivors and families, and all those affected by mass violence, including in the aftermath of the shootings in Monterey Park, CA and Half Moon Bay, CA and to providing culturally appropriate resources to all those affected, including those in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific...
Deputy Secretary Sherman to Host U.S.-Japan-ROK Trilateral Meeting
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Deputy Secretary Sherman to Host U.S.-Japan-ROK Trilateral MeetingDeputy Secretary Wendy R. Sherman will meet with Japanese Vice Minister Mori Takeo and Republic of Korea (ROK) First Vice Minister Cho Hyundong on February 13 in Washington, D.C. The Deputy Secretary and Vice Ministers will discuss plans to enhance trilateral security cooperation in the region and the world. They will also discuss collaboration on...
Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to Brussels, The Hague, and Munich, February 9-19, 2023
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Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to Brussels, The Hague, and Munich, February 9-19, 2023Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to Brussels, Belgium; The Hague, the Netherlands; and Munich, Germany, from February 9-19, 2023 to promote the United States’ continued commitment to Ukraine, discuss U.S. priorities on arms control and nonproliferation, and engage with civil society. While in Brussels...
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration’s Response to the Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
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FACT SHEET: Resources for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities in the Aftermath of Mass ViolenceIn the aftermath of the earthquakes on February 6, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. authorized an immediate U.S. response and directed the heads of federal agencies to rapidly mobilize to assist the Government of Türkiye and humanitarian partners in Syria. Across the U.S. government, officials expressed their condolences to the people of Türkiye and Syria...
Acting Deputy Secretary Bass’ Meeting with UK Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Rutley
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Acting Deputy Secretary Bass’ Meeting with UK Parliamentary Under Secretary of State RutleyThe following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Acting Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources John R. Bass met with UK Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Americas and Caribbean) David Rutley, MP today in Washington, D.C.  The Acting Deputy Secretary and the Under Secretary exchanged views on modernizing diplomacy for the 21st century to...
Remarks by Vice President Harris on Creating a Clean Energy Economy and Good-Paying, Union Jobs 
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Remarks by Vice President Harris on Creating a Clean Energy Economy and Good-Paying, Union Jobs New Flyer Manufacturing FacilitySt. Cloud, Minnesota 2:53 P.M. CST    THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Hi, everyone.  (Applause.)  Oh, it’s good to see everyone.  Hi.  Please have a seat.  I’m here to announce the shift change.  (Laughter.) Oh, it’s good to be with everyone.  And, Mr. Vice President, Wade, thank you for that introduction. (Laughter.) But really, truly, Wade, thank...
Kate Bedingfield to Depart After 4 Years Leading Biden Communications Team; to be Succeeded by Ben LaBolt
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Kate Bedingfield to Depart After 4 Years Leading Biden Communications Team; to be Succeeded by Ben LaBoltKate Bedingfield, who has served as White House Communications Director since President Biden’s inauguration, will leave the White House at the end of February and will be replaced as White House Communications Director by Ben LaBolt. Bedingfield, who served as then-Vice President Joe Biden’s communications director in 2015-2016 and then as Deputy Campaign Manager for...
Chair’s Statement, COVID-19 Global Action Plan Ministerial
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Chair’s Statement, COVID-19 Global Action Plan MinisterialOne year ago, a diverse group of governments and organizations gathered to launch the COVID-19 Pandemic Prioritized Global Action Plan for Enhanced Engagement (“GAP”) with the objective of focusing political will and enhancing coordination to end the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthen readiness for future pandemic threats. The GAP built on global...