Articles by: Pat Ford

Department of State Daily Press Briefing- Israel & The West Bank PRC Korea Türkiye Aqaba! 02/27/23

  Ned Price, State Department Spokesperson, led a discussion on Israel & The West Bank, The PRC, Korea, Türkiye, & Aqaba! at The State Department in Washington, DC The Transcript: Good afternoon. I have one thing at the top, and then I look forward to taking your questions. The United[Read More…]

by February 28, 2023

City of Providence & Providence Public School Snow Information!

      The City of Providence Responds! Mayor Brett Smiley, Director of Public Works Patricia Coyne Fague and Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Clara Decerbo are warning residents to take precautions as the Providence-area expects snow accumulation and dangerously cold temperatures Monday night, through Tuesday. “We are taking this storm seriously,[Read More…]

by February 28, 2023

Pawtucket’s Winter School: Cursed? Another Mechanical Failure Causes Delays In Reopening

    From The Pawtucket School Department: This morning it was discovered that another heating coil failed at Henry J. WInters Elementary School, causing more water damage to classrooms in the building. The damage is significantly lower than the previous as it was caught much earlier, however, it is enough[Read More…]

by February 26, 2023

Amy Glidden of RI Transit Riders! When the Needs of Mass Transit Riders Collides with Politics

The Senate President demands RIPTA Head Honcho Scott Avedisian’s resignation .. The sudden resignation of longtime Mass Transit Advocate Congressman David Cicilline .. We spoke with Mass Transit Advocate Amy Glidden of RI Transit Riders, Rhode Island’s leading Transit Rider advocacy group! Find out more about RI Transit Riders @[Read More…]

by February 25, 2023

Brigadier General Pat Ryder-Pentagon Press Secretary Holds Briefing on the 1rst Anniversary of the Ukraine War (Fact Sheet/Press Release/Transcript Included)

    Press Release-US Department of Defense Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine One year ago today, Russia launched an unprovoked and indefensible full-scale invasion of its peaceful and democratic neighbor Ukraine. One year on, the commitment of the United States, together with some 50 countries who have[Read More…]

by February 25, 2023

Statement by Ambassador Katherine Tai on the Imposition of Higher Tariffs on Additional Imports from Russia

United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today released the following statement after the White House announced additional actions to hold Russia accountable for its invasion of Ukraine: “Over the last year, President Biden has worked with our Allies and partners to support Ukraine and impose strict costs and sanctions on[Read More…]

by February 24, 2023

US Commerce Department Imposes Additional Export Restrictions in Response to Russia’s Brutal War on Ukraine

  Restrictions Announced Today Coordinated Closely with International Partners and Demonstrate Steadfast Commitment to Ukraine   Today, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released four rules developed in concert \with international allies and partners in response to Russia’s unjust, illegal war on Ukraine. The rules released today,[Read More…]

by February 24, 2023

US Treasury Department: Targeting Key Sectors, Evasion Efforts, and Military Supplies, Treasury Expands & Intensifies Sanctions Against Russia

  Today, one year after the Russian Federation launched its unprovoked war against Ukraine, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is taking significant action to diminish Russia’s ability to continue its brutal war and to procure the resources used to support it. In one[Read More…]

by February 24, 2023

FACT SHEET: On One Year Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, Biden Administration Announces Actions to Support Ukraine & Hold Russia Accountable

  Statement from The White House: One year ago, Russia launched its brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The United States has rallied the world in response, working with our allies and partners to provide Ukraine with critical security, economic, and humanitarian assistance and leading unprecedented efforts to impose costs[Read More…]

by February 24, 2023

The United States Takes Sweeping Actions on the One Year Anniversary of Russia’s War Against Ukraine

  From State Department of the Office of the Spokesperson: The United States will continue to take actions against Russia until it ends its brutal war against Ukraine. Today, the Department of State is taking actions to increase the costs on President Putin’s regime. All targets are being designated pursuant[Read More…]

by February 24, 2023