Steps to Protect Domestic Technology and Intellectual Property from China’s Discriminatory and Burdensome Trade Practices

Washington, DC - On March 22, 2018, the President signed a memorandum announcing that the United States would take multiple steps to protect domestic technology and intellectual property from certain discriminatory and burdensome trade practices by China.  These actions were announced following a report of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative regarding China’s practices with respect to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation.  In accordance with the March 22 memorandum, the President has been updated on the progress of the announced actions as follows:

2017 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom

Washington, DC - Briefing on the Release of the 2017 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom:

Red Cross Sound the Alarm Campaign Exceeds Goal, 103,000 Smoke Alarms Installed Across U.S.

Washington, DC - Over the course of just a few weeks in April and May, more than 30,900 volunteers and thousands of partners from across the country joined the American Red Cross to Sound the Alarm against home fires by installing 103,400 free smoke alarms in communities at high risk for fires.

Border Patrol Teen Boot Camp

Yuma, Arizona - Teens can get fit at the library! Agent Matthew Willis, Border Community Liaison with the Yuma Sector Border Patrol, will lead teens ages 13-18 through Border Patrol Teen Boot Camp at Yuma County Libraries June 6th-27th. Participate in stretches, mild exercises, and learn the importance of healthy eating and staying hydrated.

Opioids can cause gut problems

Rochester, Minnesota - Millions of opioid prescriptions are written each year in the U.S. to help patients deal with pain. But those medications also can cause some uncomfortable side effects, including constipation.