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Papua New Guinea Independence Day
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- Published: 15 September 2016 15 September 2016
Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the American people, congratulations to the people of Papua New Guinea as you celebrate the 41st anniversary of your independence on September 16.
International Day of Democracy
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- Published: 15 September 2016 15 September 2016
Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On the International Day of Democracy, we remember that freedom and democracy remain the greatest safeguards to peace, security, and prosperity worldwide.
Amicus Brief Filed by FTC and DOJ Urges Appeals Court to Dismiss Appeal by Texas Medical Board in Antitrust Lawsuit
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- Published: 15 September 2016 15 September 2016
Washington, DC - On September 9, 2016, the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice filed a joint amicus brief urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to dismiss an appeal by the Texas Medical Board of a district court decision holding that Board regulations restricting telehealth services may be challenged under federal antitrust laws.
U.S.-Burma Relations
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- Published: 15 September 2016 15 September 2016
Washington, DC - Aung Sang Suu Kyi’s historic visit in her new capacities as State Counsellor and Foreign Minister is testament to the far-reaching change Burma has undergone in the past few years. Burma now has a civilian-led, democratically elected government focused on bringing peace and national reconciliation, economic prosperity and social welfare, and respect for human rights to its people.
Humanitarian Assistance for Iraq Totals Over $1 Billion
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- Published: 15 September 2016 15 September 2016
Washington, DC - The United States is providing more than $181 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the Iraqi people to address critical humanitarian needs, including those expected to occur with Iraq’s planned military offensive to liberate Mosul from Da’esh occupation. U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken announced this new funding, bringing U.S. humanitarian assistance for Iraqis to nearly $1.1 billion since FY 2014.