Statement of U.S. Secretary of State on the Release of Michael White

Statement of U.S. Secretary of State on the Release of Michael White| site |


(June 4, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of State released the follows statement issued by U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: We are bringing another American home. Michael White, a U.S. Navy veteran who has been wrongfully jailed in Iran for nearly two years, has been released. He is now on his way back to the United States, where we look forward to reuniting him with his family. I c...

Statement of the G7 Finance Ministers on Debt Transparency and Sustainability| site |



(June 3, 2020) - - Today (June 3, 2020), the U.S. Department of the Treasury published the following information: WASHINGTON – We continue to work together to advance the international economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on the poorest and most vulnerable countries. COVID-19 has exacerbated existing debt vulnerabilities in many low-income countries, highlightin...

Statement of U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo on the Passing of Ambassador Matthew J. Matthews | site |



(May 20, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of State issued the following statement of condolence by U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo concerning the Passing of Ambassador Matthew J. Matthews: We are deeply saddened by the passing on May 20 of Ambassador Matthew J. Matthews and, on behalf of the Department of State, I offer our deepest condolences...

Joint DHS/EOIR Statement on MPP Rescheduling | site |




(March 23, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published the following information:

Due to circumstances resulting from COVID-19, all Migrant Protection Protocol (MPP) master calendar and merit hearings presently scheduled through April 22 will be rescheduled. Neither the MPP program nor any hearings will be cancelled. Any individual with an MPP hearing date through Apr...

Statement by Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin on Essential Financial Services Workers | site |





(March 24, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published the following information:

Statement by Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin on Essential Financial Services Workers

WASHINGTON—U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement on Financial Services Sector Essential Critical Infrastructure...

Statement of G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors | site |





(March 24, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published the following information:

Statement of G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors

WASHINGTON – Consistent with the direction from G7 Leaders, we are taking action and enhancing coordination on our dynamic domestic and international policy efforts to respond...

Federal Reserve issues Federal Open Market Committee Statement | site |





(March 23, 2020) - - Today, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System published the following information: The Federal Reserve is committed to use its full range of tools to support the U.S. economy in this challenging time and thereby promote its maximum employment and price stability goals. The Federal Open Market Committee is taking further actions to support the flow of ...

Statement from Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin on the Establishment of a Primary Dealer Credit Facility| site |



(March 17, 2020) - - Today (March 17, 2020), the U.S. Department of the Treasury published the following information:

WASHINGTON – U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement on the establishment of a primary dealer credit facility (PDCF) by the Federal Reserve Board: “I have just sent Chairman Jerome Powell a letter co...

Statement from Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin Regarding House-passed Coronavirus Response Legislation| site |



(March 16, 2020) - - On March 14, 2020 the U.S. Department of the Treasury published the following Statement from Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin Regarding House-passed Coronavirus Response Legislation: “This bill will provide significant relief to small businesses that cannot afford the employee costs associated with coronavirus. The bill provides a dollar for dollar ...

Federal Reserve issues FOMC Statement| site |



(March 16, 2020) - - On March 15, 2020 the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System published the following information: The coronavirus outbreak has harmed communities and disrupted economic activity in many countries, including the United States. Global financial conditions have also been significantly affected. Available economic data show that the U.S. economy came into this challenging period on a strong foot...

Amtrak Statement: Coronavirus Update, 2:00 p.m. CT, Mar. 8.| site |



(March 9, 2020) - - On March 8, 2020 Amtrak published the following information:

Amtrak Statement: Coronavirus Update, 2:00 p.m. CT, Mar. 8.

At Amtrak, safety is our top priority. We have received notification from St. Louis County, Mo. that an individual who traveled on Amtrak train 303 (Chicago – St. Louis) on March 4, 2020, has tested presumptive positive for the...

World Health Organization Statement on Cases of COVID-19 surpassing 100 000| site |



(March 7, 2020) - - Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) published the following information: As of today’s reports, the global number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 100 000. As we mark this sombre moment, the World Health Organization (WHO) reminds all countries and communities that the spread of this virus can be significantly slowed or even reversed through the...

National Education Association Statement on Upcoming Educator Conferences| site |



Lily Eskelsen García: Safety at the forefront of our thinking as nation grapples with coronavirus




(March 6, 2020) - - Today, the National Education Association (NEA) published the following information: WASHINGTON - March 06, 2020 - Following recent reports from the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the stat...

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on UN “Blacklist” of Companies | site |



(March 6, 2020) - - On March 3, 2020 the U.S. Department of Commerce published the following Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on UN “Blacklist” of Companies: On February 12, 2020, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights issued a “blacklist” of companies, including several U.S. companies, that do business in Israel-controlled territories...

Federal Reserve issues Federal Open Market Committee Statement| site |



(March 4, 2020) - - On March 3, 2020, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System published the following Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) statement: The fundamentals of the U.S. economy remain strong. However, the coronavirus poses evolving risks to economic activity. In light of these risks and in support of achieving its maximum employment and price stability goals, the Federal Ope...