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Presidential Message on the 245th Birthday of the United States Navy

(STL.News) – As Commander in Chief, I send my sincere gratitude to our Nation’s sailors on the 245th birthday of the United States Navy. Today, we celebrate the Navy’s unmatched position as the world’s preeminent naval power, and I encourage all Americans to reflect on the heroism of our patriotic sailors and the countless sacrifices they have made for our country throughout our history. In 1775, the Continental Congress formally established the Continental Navy. Since its inception, the Navy has grown from two armed vessels into the most effective seafaring force in the history of the world. From the earliest days of our Nation and throughout the many conflicts we have faced, the United States Navy has valiantly protected our homeland, brought justice to our enemies, and ensured that ...

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Washington, DC: Executive Order on Establishing the One Trillion Trees Interagency Council

(STL.News) – By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Purpose. As I declared in Executive Order 13855 of December 21, 2018 (Promoting Active Management of America’s Forests, Rangelands, and Other Federal Lands To Improve Conditions and Reduce Wildfire Risk), it is the policy of the United States to promote healthy and resilient forests, rangelands, and other Federal lands by actively managing them through partnerships with States, tribes, communities, non?profit organizations, and the private sector. Our Nation is home to hundreds of millions of acres of Federal, State, tribal, and private forests and woodlands, which produce tremendous positive economic and environmental effe...

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Washington: Executive Order on Saving Lives Through Increased Support

Washington: Executive Order on Saving Lives Through Increased Support For Mental- and Behavioral-Health Needs (STL.News) – By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Purpose. My Administration is committed to preventing the tragedy of suicide, ending the opioid crisis, and improving mental and behavioral health. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, these urgent issues were prioritized through significant initiatives, including the President’s Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide (PREVENTS), expanded access to medication-assisted treatment and life-saving naloxone, and budget requests for significant investments in the funding of evidence-based treatment fo...

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Washington: Presidential Permit

(STL.News) – By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America (the “President”), I hereby grant this Presidential permit, subject to the conditions herein set forth, to Express Pipeline, LLC (the “permittee”). The permittee is a limited liability corporation incorporated in the State of Delaware. Permission is hereby granted to the permittee to operate and maintain existing pipeline Border facilities, as described herein, at the international border of the United States and Canada near Wild Horse, Montana, for the transport between the United States and Canada of all hydrocarbons and petroleum products of every description, refined or unrefined (inclusive of, but not limited to, crude oil, naphtha, liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas liquids, jet fuel...

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On the Occasion of the Democratic Republic of the Congo National Day

Washington, DC (STL.News) The US Secretary Of State, Michael R. Pompeo released the following statement: On behalf of the United States, I send my congratulations to the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as you celebrate the 60th anniversary of your independence. On this historic occasion, we stand with the Congolese people to honor our strong and growing friendship. We look forward to fostering even closer ties under the auspices of our bilateral Privileged Partnership for Peace and Prosperity established in 2019. We commend President Tshisekedi’s strong commitment to fundamental rights and are proud to be the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s partner as it tackles corruption, strengthens democratic institutions, promotes human rights and religious freedom, advances econ...

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USA Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Syrian People

Washington, DC (STL.News) The US Department of State released the following statement: At today’s fourth Brussels Conference on “Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region,” hosted by the European Union, Special Representative for Syria Engagement Ambassador James Jeffrey announced more than $696 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Syria in response to the ongoing crisis caused by the Assad regime, Russian, and Iranian forces. This brings the total U.S. humanitarian response to more than $11.3 billion since the start of the Syria crisis. The United States remains the largest single donor of humanitarian assistance – both in Syria and around the world. This assistance is a component of our National Security Strategy, which directs us to continue to lead th...

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On China’s Threats to Impose Visa Restrictions on U.S. Officials

Washington, DC (STL.News) The US Department of State released the following statement: The Chinese Communist Party’s crackdown on Hong Kong prompted the United States to retool its relationship with the territory. The Chinese Communist Party’s threats to retaliate by restricting visas for U.S. citizens exposes once again how Beijing refuses to take responsibility for its own choices. If China wants to regain the trust of Hong Kongers and the international community, it should honor the promises it made to the Hong Kong people and to the United Kingdom in the U.N.-registered 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration. CLICK to VIEW SOURCE

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Pompeo On the Occasion of Seychelles National Day

Washington, DC (STL.News) The US Secretary Of State, Michael R. Pompeo released the following statement: On behalf of the Government and people of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Seychelles on the 44th anniversary of your independence. For over four decades, the United States and Seychelles have enjoyed a partnership based on true cooperation, working together to address critical issues such as maritime security in the region. The United States and Seychelles are safer because of our joint commitment to security and peace in the region. We are proud of our strong partnership and join you in celebrating your country’s 44th anniversary. CLICK to VIEW SOURCE

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Michael R. Pompeo: Madagascar National Day

Washington, DC (STL.News) The US Secretary Of State, Michael R. Pompeo released the following statement: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Madagascar on the 60th anniversary of your independence. For over sixty years, the United States and Madagascar have enjoyed a strong and comprehensive partnership. We have worked together to advance economic growth, democracy, and basic human rights. We remain committed to our shared ideals and to building strong democratic institutions, and we value our friendship and our people-to-people ties. I send best wishes to the people of Madagascar as you celebrate your country’s Independence Day. CLICK to VIEW SOURCE