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# Human Rights and Democracy

The protection of fundamental human rights was a foundation stone in the establishment of the United States over 200 years ago. Since then, a central goal of U.S. foreign policy has been the promotion of respect for human rights, as embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 

Supporting democracy not only promotes such fundamental American values as religious freedom and worker rights, but also helps create a more secure, stable, and prosperous global arena in which the United States can advance its national interests. In addition, democracy is the one national interest that helps to secure all the others. Democratically governed nations are more likely to secure the peace, deter aggression, expand open markets, promote economic development, protect American citizens, combat international terrorism and crime, uphold human and worker rights, avoid humanitarian crises and refugee flows, improve the global environment, and protect human health.

The United States uses a wide range of tools to advance a freedom agenda, including bilateral diplomacy, multilateral engagement, foreign assistance, reporting and public outreach, and economic sanctions. The Department of State works with democratic partners, international and regional organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and engaged citizens to support those seeking freedom.

Read more about what specific bureaus are doing to support this policy issue:

**Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL):** DRL leads U.S. efforts to promote democracy, to protect human rights and international religious freedom, and to advance labor rights globally. **Read more about DRL**

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UNPUBLISHED UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT
No. 04-1776

NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING AND DRY DOCK COMPANY, Petitioner,

versus ARCHIE T. SPIERS; DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, Respondents.

On Petition for Review of an Order of the Benefits Review Board. (03-624-BLA) Submitted: December 13, 2004 Decided: January 14, 2005 Before WILLIAMS, MICHAEL, and MOTZ, Circuit Judges. Affirmed by unpublished per curiam opinion.
Jonathan H. Walker, MASON, MASON, WALKER & HEDRICK, PC, Newport News, Virginia, for Petitioner. Howard M. Radzely, Solicitor of Labor, Donald S. Shire, Associate Solicitor, Mark A. Reinhalter, Counsel for Longshore, Kathleen H. Kim, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, Washington, D.C., for Respondent Director. Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit. See Local Rule 36(c).- 2 - PER CURIAM: Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company seeks review of the Benefits Review Board’s decision and order affirming the administr ative law judge’s denial of its request for relief from continuing compensat ion liability pursuant to 33 U.S.C. § 908(f) (2000). Our review of the record discloses that the Board’s decision is based upon substantial evidence and is without reversible error. Accordingly, we affirm on the reasoning of the Board. See Newport News Shpbldg. and Dry Dock Co. v. Spiers , No. 03-624-BLA (BRB May 7, 2004). We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before the court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

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Dear Hearing Docket Clerk: 

Piedmont Airlines, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of US Airways, Inc., hereby 

withdraws its request for a hearing in the above-referenced case because the parties 

settled the matter in April. Thank you. 

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# 									Global Emerging Leaders in International Cyberspace Security (GEL-ICS) Fellowship							

Media Note

Office of the Spokesperson

October 21, 2022

The U.S. Department of State is proud to announce the launch of the Global Emerging Leaders in International Cyberspace Security (GEL-ICS) Fellowship, in partnership with the Meridian International Center.  The fellowship will support the development of a diverse global network of future cyber policy leaders who share the U.S. and other likeminded partners’ vision for cyberspace.  It is designed to equip emerging leaders from the governments of these foreign partners with the knowledge and global connections to be effective advocates of the non-binding framework of responsible state behavior in cyberspace, which has been affirmed by the UN General Assembly.

The first cohort of 20-25 government officials will engage in a year-long program on international cyberspace policy in 2023.  Fellows will visit Washington, D.C., New York City, and San Francisco to engage with U.S. and international leaders from government, industry, and civil society.  They will also participate in a series of thematic webinars to support continuing education and foster networking among the fellows and stakeholders.  Additionally, fellows will reconvene on the margins of the 2023 Internet Governance Forum hosted in Japan to mark the end of the program.  With each year, fellowship alumni will form a growing, global network of proponents for a stable and secure cyberspace for future generations.

The Department selects candidates in coordination with officers at U.S. missions who identify emerging leaders in ministries of foreign affairs or other relevant agencies who have the potential to exert enduring diplomatic influence on international cyberspace issues.

For further information, please visit the fellowship webpage, e-mail CDP-Press@state.gov￼ and follow us on Twitter at @StateCDP.

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## Women’s Economic Empowerment

Women’s meaningful economic participation is integral to achieving greater security and stability around the world. The Department is empowering women to be agents of economic prosperity through innovative policy, diplomacy, programs, and partnerships.

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## Women, Peace, and Security

The U.S. Strategy on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) focuses on improving the effectiveness of our foreign policy and assistance efforts by proactively integrating the needs and perspectives of women to meaningfully participate in decision-making structures on international peace, security, and prosperity.

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## Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response

Preventing and responding to all forms of gender-based violence is a cornerstone of the U.S. government’s commitment to promoting democracy, advancing human rights, and furthering gender equity and equality. The U.S. Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence Globally drives a comprehensive, unified, interagency response to gender-based violence through U.S. foreign policy and assistance.

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# Papua New Guinea

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        -    DipNote: Military and Security  		Investing in the Future of the Pacific: U.S. Assistance Continues to Address WWII-era Explosive Hazards	  September 29, 2022 
        -    DipNote: Military and Security  		Governance of the Seas: Assistance to Pacific Island Partners	  September 28, 2022 
        -    Readout  		Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Tkatchenko	  September 27, 2022 
        -    Press Statement  		Papua New Guinea National Day	  Antony J. BlinkenSeptember 15, 2022 
        -    Report  		2022 Fiscal Transparency Report: Papua New Guinea	  September 9, 2022 
        -    Report  		2022 Investment Climate Statements: Papua New Guinea	  July 28, 2022 
        -    Report  		2022 Trafficking in Persons Report: Papua New Guinea	  July 19, 2022 
        -    Report  		2021 Report on International Religious Freedom: Papua New Guinea	  June 2, 2022 
        -    Report  		2021 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Papua New Guinea	  April 12, 2022 
        -    Media Note  		The U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability: Priority Countries and Region	  April 1, 2022 

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# Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance

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        -    PRM Research/Evaluation  		Evaluation of PRM-Supported Initiatives to Prevent and Reduce Statelessness	  January 19, 2022 
        -    Funding Opportunity Announcement  		FY 2022 Request for Concept Notes for Humanitarian Research	  December 23, 2021 
        -    Funding Opportunity Announcement  		FY 2022 Request for Concept Notes for NGO Programs to Refer Eligible Refugees to the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program	  December 23, 2021 
        -    Media Note  		Afghanistan Relocation and Resettlement Update	  December 13, 2021 
        -    Report  		Report to Congress on Proposed Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2022	  September 20, 2021 
        -    Fact Sheet  		U.S. Refugee Admissions Program Priority 2 Designation for Afghan Nationals	  August 2, 2021 
        -    Fact Sheet  		Fact Sheet: Provision of Humanitarian Assistance to Cuba	  July 23, 2021 
        -    Other Release  		2021-2022 U.S.-UNRWA Framework for Cooperation	  July 16, 2021 
        -    Special Briefing  		Special Briefing with Jeffrey Prescott, Deputy to the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations	  July 10, 2021 
        -    Press Statement  		Announcing New Assistance To Respond to Humanitarian Challenges in Central America	  Ned PriceJune 10, 2021 

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#### Pinsker v. Williams, Brown and Earle, Inc.

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      *W. T. Adis,*for plaintiff.

*White, Williams & Scott,*for defendant.

December 19, 1955.

Hagan, J.,

This matter is before the court on defendant’s motion for sanctions under Pa. R. C. P. 4019.

The facts, briefly, are as follows: Plaintiff, subsequent to the commencement of this assumpsit action, moved to the State of California. Defendant, wishing to take the deposition of plaintiff for the purpose of discovery, served a notice of such intention upon plaintiff’s attorney, informing plaintiff to be present on a given date in the City of Philadelphia for the purpose of having his deposition taken. Plaintiff failed to appear at the time and place indicated in the notice, and, accordingly, defendant has filed this motion under Pa. R. C. P. 4019, requesting the court to order plaintiff to appear.

Defendant contends that notice to a plaintiff’s attorney is sufficient to require a nonresident plaintiff to appear within the jurisdiction for the purpose of the taking of his deposition, and that, if after the receipt of such notice plaintiff fails to appear, the court may order him to do so under rule 4019. Plaintiff, on the other hand, contends that the court may not impose sanctions upon a party for failing to appear for the taking of his deposition unless he has first been subpoenaed.

Both plaintiff and defendant agree that there are no Pennsylvania cases on point. Defendant, however, cites several Federal court cases which hold that, under the Federal Discovery Rules, notice to a party’s attorney is. sufficient to require that party to appear for the taking of his deposition, and that it is not necessary for the imposition of sanctions that a subpoena be first issued. It is evident, however, that the Federal cases are not applicable. Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 37(d) provides for the imposition of *781sanctions “if a party . . . wilfully fails to appear before the officer who is to take his deposition, *after being served with a proper notice . .*.” (Italics supplied) .

Pa. R. C. P. 4019(a) (2), on the other hand, provides for the imposition of sanctions if “a party . . ., *after being subpoenaed,*wilfully fails to appear before the person who is to take his deposition, . . (Italics supplied). The language of this rule would appear to be unmistakable, and since plaintiff was not served with a subpoena to appear for the taking of his deposition, this court cannot impose the requested sanctions.

Accordingly, defendant’s motion for sanctions is hereby dismissed.
# Combating Drugs and Crime

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        -    Media Note  		U.S. Department of State Announces Reward Offers for Criminal Associates of The ALPHV/Blackcat Ransomware Variant	  February 15, 2024 
        -    Press Statement  		Designating Persons Tied to Network Smuggling U.S. Technology to Central Bank of Iran	  Matthew MillerFebruary 14, 2024 
        -    Media Note  		Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Robinson Travels to Peru and Ecuador	  February 5, 2024 
        -    Media Note  		Department of State Announces Reward Offer for Information to Bring Mexican Narcotics Trafficker to Justice	  January 17, 2024 
        -    Press Statement  		Statement on Narco-Criminal Violence in Ecuador	  Matthew MillerJanuary 11, 2024 
        -    Press Statement  		War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity, and Ethnic Cleansing Determination in Sudan	  Antony J. BlinkenDecember 6, 2023 
        -    Remarks  		Under Secretary Zeya’s Opening Remarks at the TETRA Launch 	  Uzra ZeyaDecember 1, 2023 
        -    Media Note  		Assistant Secretary Robinson’s Travel to Italy and Malta	  November 27, 2023 
        -    Interview  		Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Amna Nawaz of PBS NewsHour	  Antony J. BlinkenNovember 16, 2023PBS NewsHourSan Francisco, California 
        -    Interview  		Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Norah O’Donnell of CBS Evening News	  Antony J. BlinkenNovember 16, 2023CBS Evening NewsSan Francisco, California 

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HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases...Joint Statement on the Resolution on Iran adopted by the IAEA Board of Governors

# 									Joint Statement on the Resolution on Iran adopted by the IAEA Board of Governors							

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Office of the Spokesperson

November 18, 2022

The text of the following statement was released by the spokespeople for the Foreign Ministries of France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States concerning the Resolution on Iran adopted by the IAEA Board of Governors.

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We, the Governments of France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States, welcome the IAEA Board of Governors’ adoption of a resolution on Iran. This resolution was adopted in response to Iran’s insufficient cooperation with the IAEA on serious and outstanding issues relating to Iran’s legal obligations under its Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Safeguards Agreement.

This is the second resolution adopted by the IAEA Board of Governors on these matters this year. In doing so, the Board has sent a clear message that it is essential and urgent that Iran fulfils its NPT-required safeguards obligations and take the actions specified without delay.

Iran must provide technically credible explanations for the presence of uranium particles identified at three undeclared locations in Iran and clarify the whereabouts of the related nuclear material and/or contaminated equipment.

The resolution reaffirms the Board’s unwavering support for the IAEA’s longstanding efforts with Iran to resolve these critical matters.

As we have made clear, if Iran does this and the Director General is able to report that the unresolved safeguards issues are no longer outstanding, the Board could then close its consideration of this matter.

We hope Iran takes this opportunity to cooperate with the IAEA in good faith toward closing these outstanding matters so that no further Board action on these issues will be necessary.

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STATE OF AlUWSAS 

M~ICE BEEBE 

GO\~ERNOR 

March 10,2009 

Lawrence E. Starfield, Acting Regional Administrator (6RA) 

United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6 

1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200 

Dallas, TX 75202-2733 

Dear Mr. Starfield: 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 107(d)(l)(A) of the federal Clean Air 

Acts, I am providing the enclosed recommendations for designation of areas in Arkansas 

with regard to the revised National Ambient Air Quality Standard for eight-hour ozone. 

The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) developed these 

recommendations based on currently available ozone monitoring data for all areas in 

Arkansas from the 2006 through the 2008 period. 

The recommendation of nonattainment for Crittenden County is based on monitor 

data and the county's inclusion in the Memphis, TNIAR Nonattainment Area. The Design 

Value for Crittenden County is 0.082 ppm. 

The recommendation of nonattainment for Pulaski County is based on monitor 

data. The Design Value for Pulaski County is 0.080 ppm. The analysis contained in the 

enclosed Report on Arkansas Designations for the 2008 Ozone National Ambient Air 

Quality Standards: Nine Factor Analysis demonstrates why Arkansas is not 

recommending the inclusion of additional counties within the Little Rock-North Little 

Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area. 

The Department understands that, when making final designations, the 

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may use the most recent three years of ambient 

monitoring data as the basis for designations. Data for 2009 may be available for the 

EPA's consideration prior to its making final designations. In the event that the situation 

merits it, I may submit revised recommendations for Arkansas counties. 

If you have questions regarding this submittal, please contact Mike Bates, Chief - 
Air Division, Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, 5301 Northshore Drive, 

North Little Rock, AR 72218-5317, (501) 682-0750. We look forward to your prompt 

review of these designation recommendations. 

MB:jb 

cc: Teresa Marks, Director - ADEQ 

Mike Bates, Air Division Chief - ADEQ 

Guy Donaldson, Air Planning Section Chief - EPA - Region 6 

Enclosures 
Arkansas Eight-hour Ozone National Ambient Air 

Quality Standard Designation Recommendations by Air Quality Control Region and 

County 

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AOCR 020 Northeast Arkansas Intrastate: 

St. Francis Countv UnclassifiableIAttainment 

Sharp County 

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Polk County 

Scott County UnclassifiablelAttainment 

AQCR 018 Metropolitan Memphis Interstate: 

Crittenden County Nonattainment 

' This date will be determined after the designation process has been completed.