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Verzatec Abandons Proposed Acquisition of Crane Composites Following Justice Department Suit to Block

The Department of Justice announced today that Grupo Verzatec S . A . de C . V . ( Verzatec ) has abandoned its proposed acquisition of Crane Composites ( Crane ) , a wholly - owned subsidiary of Crane Co . The proposed transaction would have eliminated intense competition between Verzatec and its biggest competitor , Crane , allowing Verzatec to dominate the industry and harm American businesses . On March 17 , the department filed suit to block the transaction in the U . S . District Court for the Northern District[ . . . ]

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The Iraqi Parliament s Anti Israel Normalization Law United States Department of State

The United States is deeply disturbed by the Iraqi Parliament’s passage of legislation that criminalizes normalization of relations with Israel . In addition to jeopardizing freedom of expression and promoting an environment of antisemitism , this legislation stands in stark contrast to progress Iraq’s neighbors have made by building bridges and normalizing relations with Israel , creating new opportunities for people throughout the region . The United States will continue to be a strong and unwaveri[ . . . ]

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Toledo Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison and Ordered to Pay $119 000 in Restitution for Possession of Child Pornography

Toledo Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison and Ordered to Pay $119k in Restitution for Possession of Child Pornography Acting U . S . Attorney Michelle M . Baeppler announced that Terry Warejko , 63 , of Toledo , Ohio , was sentenced on Monday , May 23 , 2022 , by U . S . District Judge James G . Carr to fifteen years in prison and ordered to pay $119 , 000 in restitution after Warejko pleaded guilty to an Information charging him with possession of child pornography . According to court documents , in December 201[ . . . ]

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Contracts For May 26 2022

NAVYRaytheon Technologies Corp . , Pratt and Whitney Military Engines , East Hartford , Connecticut , is awarded a $408 , 399 , 834 modification ( P00018 ) to a previously awarded , cost - plus - incentive - fee , fixed - price incentive ( firm - target ) , cost - plus - fixed - fee , cost reimbursable contract ( N0001921C0011 ) . This modification provides for F135 propulsion system annual sustainment including maintenance of support equipment and unique maintenance services for conventional take - off and landing/carrier variant ( [ . . . ]

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Dallas Cowboys Defensive Coach shares thoughts on Molding a Winning Team

TRADOC will be hosting an LPD on May 31 at 4 p . m . EDT with TRADOC Commanding General , Gen . Paul E . Funk II , and Cowboys Defensive Coordinator , Coach Dan Quinn . JOINT BASE LANGLEY - EUSTIS , Va . – The U . S . Army Training and Doctrine Command will host a Leader Professional Development webinar on May 31 at 4 p . m . EDT , discussing what it takes to mold a cohesive , winning team . This webinar is part of the monthly LPD series featuring influential leaders , both military and civilian , to help inform the Ar[ . . . ]

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Fighting wildfires almost year round Guard preps for more

ARLINGTON , Va . – The Hermit’s Peak Fire in New Mexico is now the largest fire in state history , scorching more than 310 , 000 acres and prompting the governor to activate nearly 180 New Mexico National Guard members . The New Mexico Guard is not alone in battling 2022 blazes before the June start of the traditional wildfire season . Other states have already responded to fires that have burned more than 570 , 000 acres across the nation this year . Supporting state and local authorities in battling bla[ . . . ]

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FDA Flexibilities Collaboration to Yield Millions of Bottles of Specialized Medical Infant Formula in Coming Months to Increase U S Supply

For Immediate Release: May 26 , 2022 Today , the U . S . Food and Drug Administration is providing an update on steps it has taken that will lead to millions of bottles of specialized medical infant formula to help address immediate needs for infants with certain allergies or critical health conditions . This type of specialized medical infant formula is currently in short supply in the U . S . “We have made tremendous progress , including notable steps in just the past week , which will allow us to immedia[ . . . ]

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Blue Hill Man Sentenced for Felon in Possession of a Firearm Offense

United States Attorney Jan Sharp announced that Amos J . Mosel , 36 , of Blue Hill , Nebraska , was sentenced today in federal court in Omaha for the crime of Felon in Possession of a Firearm . Chief United States District Judge Robert F . Rossiter , Jr . sentenced Mosel to 35 months’ imprisonment , to be served consecutively to a prior state sentence Mosel is currently serving at the Nebraska State Penitentiary . There is no parole in the federal system . After his release from prison , he will begin a 3 - ye[ . . . ]

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Nominations Sent to the Senate

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Rachel Bloomekatz , of Ohio , to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit , vice R . Guy Cole , Jr . , retiring . Thomas E . Brown , of Georgia , to be United States Marshal for the Northern District of Georgia for the term of four years , vice Michael S . Yeager . Brian A . Kyes , of Massachusetts , to be United States Marshal for the District of Massachusetts for the term of four years , vice John Gibbons , term expired . Stephen D . Lynn , of Georgia , to [ . . . ]

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US Department of Labor announces date for next meeting of Native American Employment and Training Council | U S Department of Labor

US Department of Labor announces date for next meeting of Native American Employment and Training Council Members will meet June 22 and 23 in - person , online WASHINGTON – The U . S . Department of Labor today announced that the Native American Employment and Training Council will meet on June 22 and 23 , 2022 at the department’s Frances Perkins Building in Washington from 9 a . m . to 4:30 p . m . EDT . Authorized under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act , the [ . . . ]

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Commerce Honors Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month America s Road to Prosperity Runs through Our Nation s Minority Business Community

By U . S . Commerce Secretary Gina M . RaimondoAs we come to the end of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander ( AANHPI ) Heritage Month , I want to take the time to recognize the vast contributions of Asian Americans , Native Hawaiians , and Pacific Islanders to the history , culture , and the economy of the United States . The AANHPI communities , some of the fastest - growing racial and ethnic groups , represent different ethnicities , languages , and experiences enriching America and strengthen o[ . . . ]

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HHS Applauds 12 Month Postpartum Expansion in California Florida Kentucky and Oregon

Expansion will provide critical health coverage to an additional 126 , 000 families across four states that are joining efforts to strengthen our nation’s maternal health . Today , the U . S . Department of Health and Human Services ( HHS ) through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ( CMS ) approved California , Florida , Kentucky , and Oregon , actions to expand Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program ( CHIP ) coverage to 12 months postpartum for a total of an additional 126 , 000 families acro[ . . . ]

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U S Department of Education s Office for Civil Rights Releases Series of Videos on Digital Accessibility in Education

The U . S . Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights ( OCR ) released a 20 - part video series covering a variety of topics on digital access in education , including ways people with disabilities use technology , applicable federal regulations , and identifying and remediating barriers to access . OCR partnered with the ADA National Network to produce the videos for the purposes of providing basic instructions to many different digital accessibility concepts , such as fundamental manual testing te[ . . . ]

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RIC Tip Sheet Health Coaching and Wellness Planning During COVID 19

View the Tip SheetCOVID - 19 has disproportionately impacted people with chronic conditions . Given this , it is important for health coaches to provide continued self - management support for both COVID - 19 and other health concerns . In fact , health coaches can reduce chronic disease burden and address social determinants of health during the COVID - 19 pandemic . However , the pandemic has impacted delivery of health coaching and wellness planning . This new tip sheet from RIC highlights promising practice[ . . . ]

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NIWRC Spotlights Critical Issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women MMIW

Since 2017 , the National Indigenous Women ' s Resource Center , or NIWRC , has organized a National Day of Action and since 2020 a National Week of Action to raise awareness of the crisiswithin the Tribal communities , Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women ( MMIW ) . “We developed this initiative due to the disappearance and murder of a young Native woman from Northern Cheyenne by the name of Hanna Harris , ” said Paula Julian , NIWRC Senior Policy Specialist . “The last five years we’ve dedicated time and [ . . . ]

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Biden Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Strengthen Food Supply Chains Level the Playing Field for Growers and Lower Prices for American Consumers

WASHINGTON , May 26 , 2022 – U . S . Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced more support , resources , and new rules that will strengthen the American food supply chain , promote fair and competitive agricultural markets , prevent abuse of farmers by poultry processors and make prices fairer for farmers and American consumers . These actions build on President Biden’s historic whole - of - government effort to promote competition in the American economy and fulfill key pillars [ . . . ]

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NSA is heading in person to RSAC 2022

FORT MEADE , Md . — The National Security Agency ( NSA ) is taking the show on the road , heading to the 2022 RSA Conference from June 6 - 10 in San Francisco , California . RSA is a week - long security conference hosting educational , professional networking and awards programs . This year , the theme of the conference is “Transform , ” and we’ll be joined by leaders and our peers from across industry , academia , and more to exchange the biggest , boldest ideas that can help propel the cybersecurity industry fo[ . . . ]

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MCLB Albany first in DOD to achieve Net Zero energy milestone

ALBANY , Ga . - - This day is more than a decade in the making , and involved the efforts of dozens at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany . It has been on the minds of officials from throughout the Department of Defense for some time . MCLB Albany can now call itself an electrically “Net Zero” base . It is the first installation in the Department of Defense to meet this energy - efficiency milestone . "MCLB Albany not only provides strategic value to Marine Corps warfighters through sustainment and moderniz[ . . . ]

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Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee May 3 4 2022

The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday released the attached minutes of the Committee meeting held on May 3–4 , 2022 . The minutes for each regularly scheduled meeting of the Committee ordinarily are made available three weeks after the day of the policy decision and subsequently are published in the Board’s Annual Report . The descriptions of economic and financial conditions contained in these minutes are based solely on the information that was available to t[ . . . ]

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DOE Announces $40 Million to Provide Research Training Opportunities for Historically Underrepresented Groups

DOE’s “Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce ( RENEW ) ” Initiative will Support HBCUs , MSIs , and other Institutions to Build a Diverse STEM Workforce WASHINGTON , D . C . — The U . S . Department of Energy ( DOE ) today announced $40 million to provide research opportunities to historically underrepresented groups in STEM and diversify American leadership in the physical and climate sciences through internships , training programs , and mentor opportunities . Beneficiaries will include Historically Black C[ . . . ]

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Remarks by Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson at SIFMA s Anti Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Conference

As Prepared for DeliveryGood morning—thank you , Ira , for the warm welcome , and thank you to SIFMA for inviting me to speak with you today . Compliance plays a critical role in protecting the integrity of the financial system , and no one appreciates that more than me and my colleagues at the Treasury Department . I know that many of you have been working around the clock these past few months to ensure that your institutions’ compliance programs keep pace as Russia’s war has revealed new risks and m[ . . . ]

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HHS Leaders Urge States to Maximize Efforts to Support Children s Mental Health

Today , agencies across the U . S . Department of Health and Human Services ( HHS ) issued a joint letter to states , tribes , and jurisdictions encouraging them to prioritize and maximize their efforts to strengthen children’s mental health and well - being . The letter , signed by leaders of the Health Resources and Services Administration ( HRSA ) , the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ( SAMHSA ) , the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ( CMS ) , the Centers for Disease Control and [ . . . ]

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BLM Invites Public Nominations to Open Lands to Recreational Access

New web - based nomination method makes process easier , more efficient and responsive WASHINGTON ­– The Bureau of Land Management has opened a new internet - based portal to allow the public to more easily and efficiently nominate public lands that are currently inaccessible but could provide valuable opportunities for hunting , fishing and other recreational activities . The innovative new public nomination method will help efficiently gather the second round of suggestions under the John D . Dingell , [ . . . ]

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USDOT Begins Accepting Applications for President Biden s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Program Designed to Improve Pipeline Safety Reduce Gas Distribution Leaks in Communities Across the Country

WASHINGTON - U . S . Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced today that the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) has begun accepting applications for its new Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grant program . The grant program was made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Biden on November 15 , 2021 . The program offers nearly $200 million in grants annually over the next five y[ . . . ]

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HUD AND CENSUS BUREAU REPORT NEW RESIDENTIAL SALES IN APRIL 2022

WASHINGTON - The U . S . Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ) and the U . S . Census Bureau jointly announced the following new residential sales statistics for April 2022:New Home SalesSales of new single‐family houses in April 2022 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 591 , 000 , according to estimates released jointly today by the U . S . Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development . This is 16 . 6 percent ( ±10 . 4 percent ) * below the revised March rate of 709 , 000 an[ . . . ]

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Education Department Hosts Virtual Summit Today Announces New Efforts and Resources for Supporting Mental Health and Students with Disabilities

Today , the U . S . Department of Education will host a first - of - its - kind virtual summit , From Recovery to Thriving: Supporting Mental Health & Students with Disabilities , to highlight steps schools , colleges , and communities can take to support students with disabilities and students with mental health needs . The summit will spotlight the essential partnership between schools and families to ensure effective implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act . The Department is also re[ . . . ]

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Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing Firearm deaths show historic increase

Press Briefing TranscriptTuesday , May 10 , 2022Audio recording media icon[MP3 – 4 MB]Please Note: This transcript is not edited and may contain errors . Your browser does not support the audio element . JavaScript is required to play this audio . The audio file can be found atnonemedia icon . Speaker 1 ( 00:00external icon ) :Good afternoon . And thank you all for standing by at this time , all participant lines are any listen only mode . After today’s presentation , you will have the opportunity to ask questi[ . . . ]

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This Week at Interior May 20 2022

Transcript: Hi , I’m Frank Torres , Acting Superintendent at Brown V . Board of Education , and you’re watching This Week , at Interior! This Week at Interior Secretary Haaland joined fellow Cabinet Secretaries at the White House this week , marking the six - month anniversary of the signing of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law . Since then , the Department has been hard at work delivering these critical investments to American communities as quick as we can , so that local , state , and Tribal[ . . . ]

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The CSB s Accidental Release Reporting Rule Data

CLICK HERE to download the current list of reportable eventsThe regulation governing the reporting of accidental release can be found at title 40 Code of Federal Regulations ( CFR ) Part 1604 , Reporting of Accidental Releases https://www . ecfr . gov/current/title - 40/chapter - VI/part - 1604#1604 . 3​ ) . The regulation requires the owner or operator of a stationary source to report any accidental release resulting in a fatality , serious injury , or substantial property damage​s . The purpose of this part is to[ . . . ]

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NSC Senior Director for Multilateral Affairs Curtis Ried Speaks to ODNI LGBTQ+ Employees

NSC Senior Director for Multilateral Affairs Curtis Ried Speaks to ODNI LGBTQ+ Employees By Erica Turner , ODNI Office of Strategic Communications IMPACT , ODNI’s LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group , held its first event in a speaker series on April 18 featuring National Security Council Senior Director for Multilateral Affairs Curtis Ried . Ried has been in the Foreign Service with the U . S . Department of State for nearly 20 years . He served all over the world , including posts in Algeria , East Timor , In[ . . . ]

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ACUS Announces Study of Disclosure of Agency Legal Materials Requests Public Input

ACUS Announces Study of Disclosure of Agency Legal Materials , Requests Public InputWashington , D . C . , May 16 , 2022 – The Administrative Conference of the United States ( ACUS ) has launched a new project to consider whether Congress should amend the Freedom of Information Act and other statutes governing the disclosure of federal agency legal materials to consolidate and harmonize overlapping requirements , account for technological developments , correct statutory ambiguities and drafting errors , an[ . . . ]

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NCSC Unveils New Digital Exhibit On American Civil War Espionage

NCSC Unveils New Digital Exhibit on American Civil War Espionage For Immediate Release:Contact: ( 301 ) 243 - 0403May 16 , 2022 The National Counterintelligence and Security Center ( NCSC ) today unveiled a new digital exhibit on espionage during the American Civil War as part of its “Evolution of Espionage in America” project designed to inform the broader public about the critical role of espionage throughout our nation’s history . The new Civil War exhibit can be found at Intelligence . gov/evolution - [ . . . ]

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United States Mint to Reopen Washington DC Coin Store

WASHINGTON – The United States Mint ( Mint ) is reopening its Washington , DC Coin Store ( store ) on May 16 , 2022 . The store had been closed for more than two years to reduce the risk of Mint employee exposure to COVID - 19 . “Having customers coming back to the store is a great opportunity for the Mint to interact with the numismatic community , ” said Matt Holben , Associate Director of Sales and Marketing . “Listening to our customers’ feedback , observing their reactions , and engaging in conversation wit[ . . . ]

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Not Letting It Slip By NIST Discovery Could Increase Accuracy in Measuring Blood Flow for Cancer Diagnosis Other Applications

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology ( NIST ) have discovered a potential source of error when using acoustic waves to measure the properties of fluids such as blood . Their discovery raises the possibility of more accurate diagnostic tests for certain types of blood cancer and more precise sorting of blood cells . All acoustic waves , including ultrasound , create regions of alternating high and low pressure in a medium such as air , water and other fluids such as blood . Re[ . . . ]

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FTC DOJ and FDA Take Action to Stop Marketer of Herbal Tea from Making False COVID 19 Treatment Claims

The Federal Trade Commission , jointly with the Department of Justice and the U . S . Food and Drug Administration , have sued a New York - based marketer of herbal tea , seeking to permanently block deceptive ads that claim its Earth Tea is clinically proven to treat , cure , and prevent COVID - 19 . The FTC also is seeking to impose civil penalties on the defendants behind Earth Tea under the COVID - 19 Consumer Protection Act . The complaint announced today names as defendants Brooklyn - based B4B Earth Tea LLC[ . . . ]

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Driving in Germany Your vehicle may be missing something

For many , driving the roads of Germany can be fun and exciting . With the autobahn and roundabouts , not to mention the scenery , driving off base is a privilege many enjoy . New German regulations state every driver must have two medical face masks inside their vehicle first aid kit in addition to the required reflective jacket , warning triangle and headlamp beam deflectors . “The change has been directed by the German government in order to ensure drivers and first responders are able to stay safe , ”[ . . . ]

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DHS Takes Action to Combat Forced Labor and Hold Companies Accountable for Exploiting Workers

DHS Takes Action to Combat Forced Labor and Hold Companies Accountable for Exploiting Workers FacebookTwitterLinkedInEmailPrintAddThis Release Date: January 28 , 2022Issues Withhold Release Order and Two Forced Labor Findings on Companies Exploiting Workers WASHINGTON – Today , Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N . Mayorkas announced that U . S . Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ) issued a new Withhold Release Order and two new forced labor Findings . By barring goods produced with forced labor[ . . . ]

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RFA welcomes Carolyn Bartholomew as new board chair

RFA welcomes Carolyn Bartholomew as new board chairJanuary 27 , 2022 Washington , D . C . — Radio Free Asia ( RFA ) today announced that Carolyn Bartholomew , a member of RFA’s board of directors , will serve as its Chair . Bartholomew , a Commissioner on the U . S . - China Economic and Security Review Commission and its current Chairman , succeeds Ambassador Karen Kornbluh , who announced that she would be stepping down from the board after serving a tenure that began in 2014 . Bartholomew was unanimously appro[ . . . ]

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Omicron Puts Strain on Jury Trials

“It makes it much more difficult to do a longer trial , ” said Chief Judge John R . Tunheim , of the District of Minnesota . In Tunheim’s court , “one judge just pushed off a two - week civil trial till later in the spring because of omicron . It’s spreading so fast right now that it is causing more difficulties for all of us . ” While omicron appears to be less deadly than earlier coronavirus variants , it is far more contagious than the original COVID - 19 strain , according to the Centers for Disease Cont[ . . . ]

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Resources you need RFE RL is uniquely positioned to cover the Ukrainian border crisis from all angles

Resources you need: RFE/RL is uniquely positioned to cover the Ukrainian border crisis from all anglesJanuary 24 , 2022 Washington , D . C . — As Russian military forces and equipment continue to flood into Russian and Belarusian territories adjacent to those countries’ borders with Ukraine , Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s ( RFE/RL ) Ukrainian , Russian and Belarus services and Current Time digital network are reporting the facts on the ground on either side of the Ukrainian frontier . On January 19 , [ . . . ]

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VOA to broadcast Sesame Street to Somali speakers

VOA to broadcast Sesame Street to Somali speakersJanuary 20 , 2022 Today Voice of America begins re - broadcasting Sesame Sheeko Sheeko , the Somali language radio edition of the children’s educational television series , Sesame Street . Under an agreement between VOA and Sesame Workshop , the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street , Sesame Sheeko Sheeko will now reach audiences on VOA platforms with critical early education for young children and their families . Backed by research , th[ . . . ]

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Mart web doc to examine Patria y Vida

Martí web doc to examine Patria y VidaJanuary 14 , 2022 Miami , FL — The Office of Cuba Broadcasting is launching a second installment of its critically acclaimed web series “Subterraneo” ( “Underground” ) , this time focusing on the song that took the island by storm and became a rallying cry for protestors in the historic July 11 , 2021 , demonstrations . The song Patria Y Vida , which won Latin Grammys for Best Urban Song and for Song of the Year , reclaims and reimagines a slogan made popular during[ . . . ]

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Opening America to audiences across the Middle East

Opening America to audiences across the Middle EastJanuary 6 , 2022 Springfield , VA — The Middle East Broadcasting Networks , Inc . ( MBN ) is launching three new projects that showcase America and Americana to audiences across the Middle East and North Africa . Alhurra Television’s America - The Melting Pot explores the different cultures from around the world that make up this country . The program highlights how those who came to the U . S . integrated their cultural heritage into the fabric of America[ . . . ]

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Losik sentence a travesty says Chao

Losik sentence a travesty , says ChaoDecember 14 , 2021 Acting U . S . Agency for Global Media CEO Kelu Chao condemned today’s sentencing of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty consultant and popular Belarusian blogger Ihar Losik . He is one of six political prisoners sentenced to jail time today after a five - month closed door trial . “Today’s 15 - year sentence of Ihar Losik is a disgrace , ” said Chao . “Journalism is not a crime , and the way Ihar and other journalists in Belarus have been treated is unacce[ . . . ]

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Air Force hosts Coalition Virtual Flag premier coalition virtual air combat exercise

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE , N . M . ( AFNS ) - - The 705th Combat Training Squadron , home of Air Combat Command ' s Distributed Mission Operations Center , recently hosted one of the Defense Department’s largest coalition and joint virtual air combat exercises across eight time zones at Kirtland Air Force Base , Oct . 24 through Nov . 5 . Coalition Virtual Flag exercises led by the U . S . Air Force focus on major combat operations in a realistic theater against a near - peer threat in a dynamic training environme[ . . . ]

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Commission Issues FY2021 Performance and Accountability Report

U . S . ABILITYONE COMMISSION FISCAL YEAR 2021 PERFORMANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT The U . S . AbilityOne Commission is the operating name for the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled [PDF - Page 1] Message from the Chairperson I am pleased to present the U . S . AbilityOne Commission’s FY 2021 Performance and Accountability Report . Through the AbilityOne Program , more than 42 , 200 Americans who are blind or have significant disabilities are employed in jobs th[ . . . ]

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Peace Corps Continues to Strengthen Sexual Assault Risk Reduction and Response Work with Release of New Report

Today , the Peace Corps released a Sexual Assault Advisory Council ( SAAC ) report outlining recommendations for the agency to further strengthen its Sexual Assault Risk Reduction and Response ( SARRR ) program . In April , Acting Director Carol Spahn requested that the SAAC , an independent advisory council established by Congress , examine the group’s last five years of recommendations and provide updated guidance on how the agency can bolster its systems to mitigate risk of sexual assault and provide [ . . . ]

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Incident 1320859 occurred on Oct 31, 2021 02 55

Description of the incident : GRADE CROSSING ACCIDENT INVOLVING A PASSENGER TRAIN AND PRIVATE AUTOMOBILE . A SERVICE DELAY IS STILL ONGOING . CALLER STATES OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE WERE ABLE TO GET OUT BEFORE THE STRIKE . Incident cause: TRESPASSER Incident location : PRIVATE CROSSING Remedial action : LOCAL AUTHORITIES RESPONDED . MANAGER ALSO RESPONDED . [ . . . ]

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Strategic Intelligence Assessment and Data on Domestic Terrorism

Federal Bureau of Investigation Department of Homeland Security Strategic Intelligence Assessment and Data on Domestic Terrorism May 14 , 2021 As required by the National Defense Authorization Act , the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Homeland Security , in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence , have produced this strategic intelligence assessment on domestic terrorism , which includes a discussion of activities , certain data on domestic terrorism matters[ . . . ]

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NCPC director delivers keynote address at senior seminar for counterproliferation-focused U S Army officers

Article by ODNI Strategic Communications Dr . Alan MacDougall , director of the National Counterproliferation Center , spoke with a group of senior U . S . Army officers who specialize in nuclear and counter - WMD efforts during a U . S . Army Nuclear and Countering WMD Agency professional development seminar on Feb . 2 . The group of about 50 Lieutenant Colonels in Functional Area 52 , or FA52 , comprise the senior ranks of the Army’s nuclear and WMD enterprise . In his keynote remarks , MacDougall [ . . . ]

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D CIA Statement on Impact of Unauthorized Disclosures on Force Protection

D/CIA Statement on Impact of Unauthorized Disclosures on Force Protection 29 June 2020 Today , CIA Director Gina Haspel released the following statement: “When developing intelligence assessments , initial tactical reports often require additional collection and validation . In general , preliminary Force Protection information is shared throughout the national security community—and with U . S . allies—as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of coalition forces overseas . Leaks compr[ . . . ]