The Army Mission – our purpose – remains constant: To deploy, fight and win our nation’s wars by providing ready, prompt & sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the joint force.
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Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
President Biden and Vice President Harris receive a briefing on the Administration’s life-saving preparations for Hurricane Milton, as well as the latest updates on the forecast and expected impacts for the State of Florida. The President and Vice President will also receive an update on the ongoing response to the impacts of Hurricane Helene across the Southeast.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements-2)
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act which sets out far-reaching reforms of South Africa’s electricity sector, including the establishment of a competitive electricity market.
The Bill assented to by the President amends the Electricity Regulation Act of 2006 to respond to current realities in the electricity sector and open up pathways to greater competition and reduced energy costs; increase investment in new generation capacity to achieve energy security; establish an independent transmission company as the custodian of the national grid; and impose severe penalties for damage to and sabotage of infrastructure.
Joseph Maraba breaks down this act and its implications.
The 25th ID was activated on October 1, 1941 at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Its mission: to deter adversaries by building, sustaining and forward-posturing ready forces alongside allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. On order, 25th Infantry Division fights & wins in large scale combat operations.
About the U.S. Army:
The Army Mission – our purpose – remains constant: To deploy, fight and win our nation’s wars by providing ready, prompt & sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the joint force.
Interested in joining the U.S. Army?
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Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
This video b-roll shows a work by French Impressionist Claude Monet. The piece, which was looted during World War II, was recently returned to the heirs of its original owners with the help of the FBI and our partners.
Session 2
Monetary policy, credit and banking
Chair: Carlo Altavilla, European Central Bank
The long-run effects of monetary policy
Òscar Jordà*, University of California, Davis
Co-Authors: Sanjay R. Singh and Alan M. Taylor
Discussant: Margherita Bottero, Banca d’ Italia
Collateral Heterogeneity and Monetary Policy Transmission: Evidence from Loans to SMEs and Large Firms
Şebnem Kalemli-Özcan*, Brown University
Co-Authors: Cecilia R. Caglio and R. Matthew Darst
Discussant: Katharina Bergant, International Monetary Fund
Session 1
Monetary policy and financial markets
Chair: Wolfgang Lemke, European Central Bank
Bond Market Views of the Fed
Luigi Bocola*, Stanford University
Co-Authors: Alessandro Dovis, Kasper Jørgensen and Rishabh Kirpalani
Discussant: Klodiana Istrefi, Banque de France
Deciphering Monetary Policy Shocks
Christian Wagner*, WU Vienna University of Economics and Business
Co-Authors: Phillipp Gnan, Maximilian Schleritzko and Maik Schmeling
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)
Ecuador deposited its instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 9 October. Ambassador José Valencia presented Ecuador’s instrument of acceptance to Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
The National Museum of the Marine Corps officially opened two new galleries in Triangle, VA, Oct 6, 2024.
Featuring a vast array of artifacts and immersive experiences, the National Museum of the Marine Corps highlights the enduring legacy of the Marine Corps’ core values of honor, courage, commitment, and sacrifice.
While more than 5,100 Guardsmen prepare for Hurricane Milton’s landfall in Florida, more than 5,500 National Guard members from 17 states remain on duty supporting Hurricane Helene response efforts across the Southeast. (Video by Sgt. 1st Class Whitney Hughes)
Tuesday, a U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Miami aircrew flew over the #TampaBay area to assess Florida’s west coast before the arrival of Hurricane Milton.
Storm surge is destructive. Do not risk your life by trying to ride out the storm. Leave immediately if you are in Milton’s path.
Find evacuation orders for Florida counties: https://www.floridadisaster.org/evacuation-orders/
(U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Strasburg)
The US Coast Guard Cutter Resolute traveling through 7-8 ft. seas, northwest of St. Petersburg, Fl. en route to Pensacola, Fl. before Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy of Ensign Rylee Burton)
About the U.S. Army:
The Army Mission – our purpose – remains constant: To deploy, fight and win our nation’s wars by providing ready, prompt & sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the joint force.
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Nonprofits and schools often dedicate so much time and money to serving their communities that Investing in essential building improvements can feel impossible. To support organizations with energy upgrades which boost efficiency and save money, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) hosted a webinar in an ongoing series called, “Funding Strategies for Nonprofits.”
The webinar covers the value of utility rebates and incentives and how they can be part of an organization’s capital stack for infrastructure projects. Speakers highlight resources available to identify local rebate and incentive programs and demonstrated the tangible first step to accessing this funding.
The Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, its causes and consequences, Ms. Reem Alsalem, will brief the press following the presentation of her report to the General Assembly’s Third Committee on 8 October.
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Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls Reem Alsalem said, “Violence against women and girls in sport is a serious, systemic and systematic human rights issue that demands immediate attention at all levels.”
Addressing reporters today (8 Oct) on Violence against Women and Girls in sport, Alsalem explored the forms, causes and consequences of violence against women and girls in sports, including sexual violence, coercion, gender pay gap, gender stereotypes, patriarchal structures, abusive coaches, and the general absence of robust policies and mechanisms to address abuses and protect victims.
She said, “Women and girls in sport face multiple forms of violence – and I outlined them in the report – economic forms of violence, physical, psychological, coercive control, online violence and also for children, girls, they face neglect, particularly in some sports such as gymnastics.”
She also said, “The report also describes the most common perpetrators of violence and their accomplices, which include state and non-state actors. So, I speak about coaches, professional colleagues, family members, managers, spectators, policy makers. And I assert within that conversation that states can also be considered complicit when they fail to prevent, prosecute and sanction acts of violence against women and girls in sport.”
She continued, “Their ability to play sports in condition of safety, dignity and fairness has been further eroded by the intrusion of males who identify as female in female only sports categories and spaces.”
She concluded, “Impunity fosters the culture of silence and injustice, and that is brought about in part by the autonomous regulatory frameworks of sports organizations that we have, which non sufficiently incorporated human rights lens or framework in the work, and they tend to prioritize reputation and winning over justice and accountability to victims.”
The Special Rapporteurs of the Human Rights Council are independent human rights experts with mandates to report and advise on human rights from a thematic or country-specific perspective.
One year after the war in Gaza, violence persists, and the humanitarian crisis continues. Over the past year, UN officials have condemned Hamas’s attacks, called for the immediate release of all hostages, and urged for ceasefires. Gaza remains sealed off, leaving no safe areas for civilians. The UN is fully committed to staying and delivering aid to the people of Gaza.
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
The Biden-Harris Administration has deployed thousands of federal personnel to join National Guard in supporting communities impacted by Hurricane Helene, including active duty troops to get commodities to isolated communities and FEMA personnel to register survivors for Federal assistance. We’ll be with these communities for as long as it takes.
Day 8 involved night operations, with competitors conducting an air assault into a remote location to conduct squad tactics through difficult terrain and engage all their team fighting, communication, and movement capabilities.
: AMVID
About the U.S. Army:
The Army Mission – our purpose – remains constant: To deploy, fight and win our nation’s wars by providing ready, prompt & sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the joint force.
Interested in joining the U.S. Army?
Visit: spr.ly/6001igl5L
Petty Officer Santiago Ponce, a Machinery Technician 3rd class at Coast Guard Station Yankeetown, FL, describes the clean-up effort after Hurricane Helene. Coast Guard crews along the Gulf Coast are working hard to stay ready to help those in need.
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Today the House of Commons sits from 11.30am, starting with Questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities, Bridget Phillipson before #PMQs at 12pm.
The House of Lords sits from 3pm, questioning the Government and debating topics such as regulation of water companies, the Strategic Defence Review and migration.
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Rishi Sunak MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Rishi Sunak MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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