U.S. Government
Monday, June 21, 2010 - 00:00
The law, which takes effect July 1, is intended to combat the fraudulent use of Puerto Rico birth certificates to obtain U.S. passports, Social Security benefits and other federal services.
Friday, June 18, 2010 - 00:00
Engaging in these talks underscores our interest in pursuing constructive discussions with the Government of Cuba to advance U.S. interests.
Friday, June 18, 2010 - 00:00
Helping refugees is a transnational challenge, but I want to speak for just a minute about what this issue means for Americans and the United States. The United States is the largest single source of support for assistance to refugees and victims of confl
Friday, June 18, 2010 - 00:00
While in Mexico on June 24-25, Assistant Secretary Johnson will meet with government officials to discuss joint efforts through the Merida Initiative to reduce violence and reestablish a culture of lawfulness.
Friday, June 18, 2010 - 00:00
The cargo included almost everything the New Horizons team will need to complete the 12-week, $8.5 million humanitarian assistance mission.
Friday, June 18, 2010 - 00:00
Sabbatt, a native of Haiti currently serving as deputy commander of the U.S. Embassy's Military Group in Port-au-Prince, for his actions in the immediate aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti Jan. 12.
Friday, June 18, 2010 - 00:00
We remain focused on the welfare of Alan Gross. We've urged his immediate release so that he can return to his family. These are not connected to the migration talks, but we have raised them in this context and we just appeal to Cuba to release him immedi
Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 00:00
A number of offers of assistance have been accepted. These include: Mexico's offer of two skimmers and 13,780 feet of boom which were accepted in early May.
Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 00:00
Security forces from 19 countries will participate in Fuerzas Comando 2010 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic from June 16 - 24. This multinational Special Operations skills competition and senior leader seminar is being hosted by the Dominican militar
Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 00:00
Klakring, as part Task Group 40.0, is on a six-month deployment to South America and the Caribbean as part of Southern Seas 2010 (SS10).