Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
If you or a loved one needs assistance in recovering from Hurricane Helene, the Biden-Harris Administration is here to help.
Request assistance from @fema at disasterassistance.gov, or through the other methods below:
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
With thousands of federal personnel on the ground, millions of meals distributed, and more than $137 million in Individual Assistance delivered, the Biden-Harris Administration is committed to doing whatever it takes to support those affected by Hurricane Helene.
Source: US Army (video statements)
Competitors conducted their zeroing and qualification on multiple weapon systems to include the M4 / 50 Cal. / MK 19 and M17 to include day and night requirements.
The competition assesses each squad on their technical and tactical proficiency, knowledge, and implementation, as well as their ability to work as a disciplined and cohesive team. Afterward, the top four teams of the week will travel to Washington, D.C. for a board-style interview that will test their knowledge and professionalism in front of top Army leaders.
Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)
Today, the Department is announcing charges against 10 individuals affiliated with pharmaceutical distributors alleged to have funneled nearly 70 million opioid pills and 30 million doses of other commonly abused prescription drugs to “pill-mill” pharmacies, mostly in the Houston, Texas area. These drugs had an estimated street value of over $1.3 billion.
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
In the final webinar before the EECBG Program local government application deadline, DOE covered:
– Streamlined project examples (e.g., eligible activities with fewer reporting requirements and administrative labor)
– The differences between the grant and voucher application options
– A technical overview of the application process
– Commonly asked questions about the application process and program overall
– Key reporting requirements
– Technical assistance available to complete the application (and for further support later on!)
Source: United Nations (Video News)
Join Stephen Roe Lewis, Governor of the Gila River Indian Community, as he shares his vision for 2045.
What does a thriving indigenous future look like? Visit https://thefuturethanksyou.com to share your own vision and see how our choices today can make it a reality.
The Future Thanks You – a campaign from the Verified initiative by the United Nations and Purpose – aims to build support for a future powered by renewable energy.
#TheFutureThanksYou #ClimateAction
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
At the President’s direction, the entire federal government is doing all it can to get support to residents in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene.
For more information on road closures and driving conditions in North Carolina visit: http://ncdot.gov/helene-detours
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
EM Nevada enhances emergency responses with grant funding. Read the full story here: https://www.energy.gov/em/articles/em-nevada-enhances-emergency-responses-grant-funding
Source: United Nations (Video News)
Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett of Guyana, on behalf of the Security Council’s ten elected members (E10), read a statement expressing concern about the escalation of tensions in the Middle East, condemning the current cycle of violence and calling for an immediate end to all hostilities.
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Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett of Guyana, on behalf of the Security Council’s ten elected members (E10), today (3 Oct) read a statement expressing concern about the escalation of tensions in the Middle East, condemning the current cycle of violence and calling for an immediate end to all hostilities.
Speaking at the stakeout podium outside the Council, Rodrigues-Birkett said, “we also call on all parties to respect their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law. We further emphasise that a diplomatic solution is the only appropriate way forward and urge all parties to prioritise dialogue and diplomacy and ensure the protection of civilians.”
The statement also underscoreed their “full support to the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and the UN system.”
On Wednesday, the Israeli Government declared the Secretary-General persona non grata, barring him from entering Israeli territory.
Source: United Nations (Video News)
Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and sub-regional organizations (AU) by members of the Joint Pledges on Climate, Peace and Security (France, Guyana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States of America).
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
This ESPC Campaign training discussed the critical steps of an ESPC project’s development and implementation phases, including how to navigate measurement and verification, commissioning, and other considerations to ensure the execution of high-quality ESPC projects.
Source: United Nations (Video News)
Media stakeout by Pascale Baeriswyl, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the UN and President of the Security Council for the month of October 2024, on the Security Council support for the UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Source: US Army (video statements)
Day three of the 2024 U.S. Army Best Squad competition! Day three assessed Soldier expertise in various tasks with E3B lanes.
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Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements)
Spokesperson Matthew Miller leads the Department Press Briefing, at the Department of State, on October 3, 2024.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President’s chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President’s foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
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Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)
The WTO’s Cotton and Sub-Committee was established in 2004, with the aim of addressing cotton “ambitiously, expeditiously and specifically” within agricultural negotiations.
Kwabena Bandoh, part of the WTO team assisting the Sub-Committee, explains its work, ahead of the World Cotton Day on 7 and 8 October in Cotonou, Benin.
World Cotton day 2024:
https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/agric_e/cott_06102024_e/cott_06102024_e.htm
Download this video from the WTO website:
https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/webcas_e/webcas_e.htm
Source: United Nations (Video News)
Briefing by Mr. James Swan, the Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, on the Somalia – Security Council, 9740th meeting.
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The chief of the UN mission in Somalia (UNSOM) James Swan said that the mission will work closely with the Federal Government to implement the transition from UNSOM to a UN country team and to continuing its support to Somalia’s national priorities once a mandate is received from this Council.
The Acting Special Representative for Somalia briefed the Council today (03 Oct) on the situation in the country.
On elections, Swan noted that the transition from the previous indirect electoral system to the planned new system of universal suffrage will require broad and inclusive consultations, and a willingness of all stakeholders to engage in dialogue in order to build political consensus. He welcomed the meeting of the National Consultative Council.
He said that the adoption of implementable electoral laws and the establishment of an independent elections commission will be important indicators of progress toward delivering universal suffrage elections.
Swan stressed, “The United Nations is committed to supporting Somalia to address technical, logistical and other challenges and to mobilize financial support from donors to deliver timely and credible elections.”
The fight against Al-Shabaab continues to be the key security priority for the Government of Somalia, the Mission’s chief reiterated, adding that while making commendable efforts to sustain military operations against Al Shabaab, Somalia is at the same time tackling the challenges of force generation; taking over security responsibilities from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS); planning the transition to the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM); and implementing crucial stabilisation programmes in recovered areas.
“The United Nations continues to support the Federal Government on these activities, working closely with the African Union and other partners,” Swan reiterated.
He continued, “The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) continues to enable the ATMIS drawdown while fulfilling its ongoing support responsibilities.”
The Acting Special Representative continued, “ The lifting of the arms embargo on the national government has facilitated its access to additional weapons and supplies, and I remind other entities operating in Somalia of the requirement to respect the arms embargo established by resolution 2713.”
Al-Shabaab continues to demonstrate its disregard for civilian life, through its use of indirect fire on population centres, mainly Mogadishu and Baidoa, the use of improvised explosive devices, and suicide attacks against civilians, including the heinous 2 August attack on the Lido Beach in Mogadishu.
Swan underscored the condemnation issued by the Secretary-General of such attacks and reiterated the United Nations’ support to the Government and people of Somalia as” they stand against terrorism and violent extremism.”
He also note with concern the increased presence and activities of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da’esh).
Source: United Nations (Video News)
Briefing by Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee , Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs – Department of Peace Operations, on the cooperation between the UN and the African Union at the 9739th meeting of the Security Council.
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UN top official in peacebuilding affairs for Africa Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee addressed the Council.
She said, “The support of this Council, as well as of Member States of the African Union and of the United Nations, will remain essential for the successful deployment of an African Union-led peace support operation under the Resolution 2719 framework.”
“Together, the African Union Commission and the United Nations Secretariat stand ready to translate Security Council Resolution 2719 (2023) into tangible actions that would contribute to lasting peace and stability on the African continent and beyond,” Pobee concluded.
Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)
The Justice Department announced today that it has reached a settlement agreement with the Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP) to resolve the United States’ claims that MDSP’s hiring process for state troopers violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Specifically, the United States alleges that MDSP uses a written test that discriminates against Black candidates and a physical fitness test that discriminates against female candidates. The agreement must still be approved by a federal judge.
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
In this episode of The BLUF, it’s all about our Veteran athletes – and some Army Soldiers – as we look at how they represented Team USA at the 2024 Olympic Games. We also take a look at this summer’s other events – the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic and the National Veterans Golden Age Games.
Army Soldiers and Veterans compete on Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Army Soldiers and Veterans compete on Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics
National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic:
National Veterans Golden Age Games:
VA Adaptive Sports and Arts
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The BLUF
A VA Rocky Mountain Network Production
This show is made by Veterans for Veterans
Executive Producer: Shawn Spitler
Producer, Director, Editor: Matt Murray
Host, Producer: Sarah Kallassy
Technical Director: Patrick Battle
Audiovisual Production Specialist: Adam Desaulniers
Stories by: Katie Beall, Jesus Flores, Sarah Kallassy, and Matt Murray
Chapters:
00:00 – 00:12 Intro
00:13 – 01:16 Team USA
01:17 – 01:54 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic
01:55 – 04:01 National Veterans Golden Age Games
04:02 – 04:19 Thanks for watching!
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has worked collaboratively with federal partners and non-
governmental organizations and communities to develop a Food Is Medicine (FIM) Virtual Toolkit populated with
resources that can be used to advance FIM approaches across the country and help communities design and
implement effective FIM interventions. The collection of resources helps enable communities – in any stage of
programming – to become engaged in FIM, continue a FIM initiative, or start new FIM programs that meet the needs
of the people in their communities. The Virtual Toolkit is available at https://health.gov/foodismedicine.
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Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
We know this is an extremely difficult time for the families who have lost loved ones and communities who have been impacted by this storm.
If you are a homeowner or renter whose home was damaged by the recent storm, FEMA has resources available to help you jumpstart your recovery.
Please remember, if you have home or flood insurance, contact
your insurance provider and file a claim as soon as possible.
If you live in a county that has been identified
for federal assistance for individuals and households
you can now apply for disaster assistance.
There are three ways to apply:
Go to Disaster Assistance. Gov
Call the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-3362 to apply for assistance.
If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone
or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.
Or download the FEMA App to start the application process on your mobile device.
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
With funding from the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office, Sunvapor is developing technology that can concentrate sunlight to generate heat, producing steam. This steam can then be used for a variety of industrial processes, from food processing to chemical production to desalination. Learn more about how Sunvapor is partnering with other U.S. companies to decarbonize their operations with this innovative solar technology. https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/concentrating-solar-thermal-power
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements-2)
Deputy President Paul Mashatile delivers a Lecture on South Africa’s Presidency of the #G20, at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University of London
Source: US Army (video statements)
Day two of the 2024 U.S. Army Best Squad competition! Day two assessed the mastery of some of the most basic Soldier skills such as land navigation, weapons familiarity, vehicle familiarity, and an expert physical fitness assessment.
: 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.
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Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements)
Department Press Briefing with Spokesperson Matthew Miller, at the Department of State, on October 2, 2024.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President’s chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President’s foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Get updates from the U.S. Department of State at http://www.state.gov and on social media!
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy President Paul Mashatile delivers a Lecture on South Africa’s Presidency of the #G20, at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University of London
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy President Mashatile arrives in London- UK for the 2nd leg of his working visit.
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Source: US Army (video statements)
: AEMO
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.
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements-2)
DOOR STOP BY ACTING PRESIDENT SHIPOKOSA PAULUS MASHATILE ON THE OCCASION OF THE COMMEMORATION OF HERITAGE DAY AT MEQHELENG STADIUM, FICKSBURG, FREE STATE PROVINCE, 24 SEPTEMBER 2024
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
‘The country has to have a rule of law’
Baroness Butler-Sloss, formerly the highest-ranking female judge in England and Wales, discusses her long legal career, success in breaking through the ‘glass ceiling’ holding back women lawyers, and her concerns about the eroding of parliamentary scrutiny over the last decade.
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