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4 notices published in week ending Aug. 26 by State Department
By State Newswire | Sep 10, 2023
There were four notices published by the State Department in week ending Aug. 26, according to the Federal Register.
On the Earthquake in Morocco
By State Newswire | Sep 10, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the people of the United States, I express my deep sadness at the loss of life and destruction caused by yesterday’s earthquake in Morocco and extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of those affected. The United States is ready to provide any necessary assistance as Morocco responds to this tragedy. Our thoughts are with the Moroccan people, and we offer our unwavering support and solidarity to our Moroccan partners at this tragic time.
On the Earthquake in Morocco
By State Newswire | Sep 10, 2023
Release: On behalf of the people of the United States, I express my deep sadness at the loss of life and destruction caused by yesterday’s earthquake in Morocco and extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of those affected. The United States is ready to provide any necessary assistance as Morocco responds to this tragedy. Our thoughts are with the Moroccan people, and we offer our unwavering support and solidarity to our Moroccan partners at this tragic time.
Second Senior Officials Meeting on Atlantic Cooperation
By State Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
Release: Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation Ambassador Jessye Lapenn hosted the second virtual meeting of senior representatives from 45 Atlantic coastal countries on September 6, 2023, to discuss the draft Declaration on Atlantic Cooperation, which builds upon the Joint Statement issued last September...
ICYMI: McCaul Led Bipartisan Delegation to Northern Europe
By State Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul returned from a congressional delegation (CODEL) he led to Sweden, Finland, and the Netherlands.
McCaul Presses State to Schedule Transcribed Interviews Without Further Delay
By State Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Last week, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul requested transcribed interviews of key State Department officials involved in the planning and execution of the Biden administration’s deadly and chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal. Chairman McCaul released the following statement regarding the department’s response.
North Macedonia National Day
By State Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of North Macedonia as you celebrate 32 years of independence.
Risch on Termination of Virus Hunting Program
By State Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
News Release: BOISE, Idaho - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement on the termination of U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Discovery and Exploration of Emerging Pathogen-Viral Zoonoses (DEEP VZN) program:
Tajikistan Independence Day
By State Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I share my best wishes to the people of Tajikistan as they mark 32 years of independence on September 9.
TUNE IN: Chairman McCaul to Join CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday at 9amET/8amCT
By State Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. -House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul will join CNN’s “State of the Union" with Jake Tapper this Sunday, September 10th.
Second Senior Officials Meeting on Atlantic Cooperation
By State Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
News Release: Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation Ambassador Jessye Lapenn hosted the second virtual meeting of senior representatives from 45 Atlantic coastal countries on September 6, 2023, to discuss the draft Declaration on Atlantic Cooperation, which builds upon the Joint Statement issued last September ...
Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Children are not for Sale – Global Efforts to Address Child Trafficking”
By State Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations will convene a hearing entitled, “Children are not for Sale - Global Efforts to Address Child Trafficking" on Thursday, September 14th.
North Macedonia National Day
By State Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of North Macedonia as you celebrate 32 years of independence.
McCaul Presses State to Schedule Transcribed Interviews Without Further Delay
By State Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Last week, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul requested transcribed interviews of key State Department officials involved in the planning and execution of the Biden administration’s deadly and chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal. Chairman McCaul released the following statement regarding the department’s response.
Designating Members of the Russia-Based Trickbot Cybercrime Network
By State Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
Release: The United States, in coordination with the United Kingdom, is taking action today against the Trickbot group, a Russia-based cybercrime network that has targeted the U.S. Government and U.S. companies, including hospitals.
Brazil National Day
By State Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Brazil on the 201st anniversary of its independence this September 7th.
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara Travel to Greece
By State Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
Release: Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara will travel to Thessaloniki, Greece, from September 7 to 9 to highlight the emerging U.S.-Greek partnership advancing the full inclusion of persons with disabilities at the Thessaloniki International Fair. During the trip, she will also ...
Special Envoy Abby Finkenauer’s Travel to La Crosse, Wisconsin
By State Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: U.S. Department of State Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues Abby Finkenauer will travel to La Crosse, Wisconsin, September 7 to 8 to meet with exchange participants from Luxembourg along with local high school and college students. She will discuss careers in diplomacy and public service and the importance of youth participation in government and civil society.
Brazil National Day
By State Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Brazil on the 201st anniversary of its independence this September 7th.
Promising Practices: A Review of U.S. Government-Funded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Programs
By State Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
Release: INTRODUCTION. The Senior Policy Operating Group (SPOG), established by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, as amended in 2003, brings together U.S. federal agencies that address all aspects of human trafficking. The following standing committees meet regularly to advance substantive areas of the...