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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
Statement Issued By Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State One year ago today, Russia launched its brutal and unprovoked full-scale war against Ukraine. We remain committed to supporting the people of Ukraine and are redoubling our efforts to promote accountability for the Kremlin’s war. Our economic sanctions, export controls,[Read More…]
Vendent Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson, leads a US Department of State Daily Press Briefing: ArtificiaI Intelligence! Balloons! China! Israel! … to name just a few of the myriad of issues on February 16, 2023, in Washington, DC The Transcript: MR PATEL: Good afternoon, everybody. Give me one second. QUESTION: Ditto. Happy[Read More…]
The Committee to Protect Journalists on Thursday launched three new safety videos providing practical guidance to journalists covering unrest worldwide. Drawing on the organization’s expertise in emergency protection and safety, the videos will help journalists mitigate risk when covering protests and demonstrations. Reporting on civil unrest continues to be a considerable[Read More…]
The U.S.-Iraq Higher Coordinating Committee meeting in Washington, co-chaired by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, underscored the breadth of U.S. support for Iraq. The United States, through its strategic partnership with the Republic of Iraq, seeks to advance[Read More…]
Ned Price, State Department Spokesperson, led a discussion on Armenia Türkiye Ukraine China & Fukushima at The State Department in Washington, DC The Transcript: MR PRICE: Good afternoon. QUESTION: Good afternoon. MR PRICE: Happy Wednesday. QUESTION: Happy Wednesday. MR PRICE: I just have one announcement at the top, and then we’ll turn to your questions.[Read More…]
US State Department Briefing-February 13, 2023, Spokesman Ned Price on The West Bank, Türkiye, Plan to Combat Human Trafficking The Transcript: MR PRICE: Good afternoon. Sorry, we are starting both later than usual and later than the advertised time, but it sure feels like a Monday. It is a Monday. A[Read More…]
FLASH! Providence Mayor Smiley Announces Tax Amnesty Program for Motor Vehicles & Tangible Taxes 
Boardroom Videos & Termination Letter: The Sad Final Day of RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian’s Tenure 
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Rhode Island Democratic Socialists Celebrate Formal Designation of Rhody Democratic Convention Delegate As “Uncommitted” 
Breaking! Smiley Administration: City of Providence, Providence Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 3 Reach Tentative Five-Year Agreement 
Sixty-Day Amnesty Program Waives Interest for Eligible Taxpayers Residents of La Prov! An opportunity to “get right” with those fine folks at Providence City Hall. And yes, we’ve got questions. We’ll be reaching out to Mayor Smiley’s Office to get additional details …. From The Office of[Read More…]
On March 26, members of RIBLIA: The Rhode Island Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian-American and Pacific Islander Caucus met in the Rhode Island Senate “Lounge”, to announce priorities surrounding the “reformation” of the Law Enforcements Officers’ Bill of Rights (LEOBOR) and set forth an Agenda for the[Read More…]
Sudan: One Year of Atrocities Requires New Global Approach Investigations into Deliberate Aid Obstruction, War Crimes Needed As global and regional leaders meet in Paris to spotlight Sudan and mark the one-year anniversary of the country’s brutal conflict between Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), they should[Read More…]
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