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Clean Energy Breakthrough: Fusion Power's Role in Fighting Climate Change #carbonemissions #cleanenergy #climatechange #fusionnuclearpower #UnitedStatesgovernment

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DOD Identifies PRC Military Companies in the US

Highlighting China's Military-Civil Fusion Strategy

The Department of Defense's Vigilant Eye In a significant move aimed at bolstering national security, the Department of Defense (DOD) has released an updated list of "Chinese military companies" operating within the United States. This action aligns with the mandates of Section 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, underscoring a proactive approach to countering the People's Republic of China's (PRC) sophisticated Military-Civil Fusion strategy.   Unveiling the Military-Civil Fusion Strategy The PRC's Military-Civil Fusion strategy represents a comprehensive national strategy that blurs the lines between civilian and military sectors. Its primary objective is to harness advanced technologies and expertise from civilian enterprises, universities, and research programs to fuel the modernization efforts of the People's Liberation Army (PLA). By identifying entities operating under this strategy within the US, the DOD aims to curb the PRC's access to innovations that could enhance its military capabilities.   The Critical Role of Section 1260H The enactment of Section 1260H in the National Defense Authorization Act signifies a pivotal step toward transparency and security. It mandates the DOD to identify contributors to the Military-Civil Fusion strategy, particularly those with operations extending into the United States. This statutory requirement not only enhances the understanding of the PRC's strategic intentions but also prepares the groundwork for potential actions against these entities under US law.   The Implications for National Security The DOD's ongoing efforts to update the list of "Chinese military companies" are crucial for maintaining national security. By publicly recognizing these entities, the United States Government sends a clear message regarding its stance on safeguarding critical technologies and expertise from exploitation by foreign military interests. Furthermore, this initiative reinforces the importance of vigilance among US businesses and research institutions about their partnerships and collaborations.   A Continuous Effort The DOD emphasizes that the list will receive updates as necessary, reflecting the dynamic nature of the Military-Civil Fusion strategy and the entities involved in its execution. This ongoing effort highlights the United States' commitment to countering the PRC's strategic maneuvers and protecting its national interests. Additionally, the government retains the authority to take further actions on these entities, beyond the scope of Section 1260H, to ensure the security of the United States.   A Steadfast Commitment to Security The Department of Defense's recent update to the list of Chinese military companies in the US underscores a steadfast commitment to national security. Through meticulous identification and monitoring of entities linked to the PRC's Military-Civil Fusion strategy, the United States continues to fortify its defenses against potential threats. This proactive approach demonstrates the critical importance of transparency, vigilance, and action in the face of evolving challenges to national and global security.   Sources: THX News & US Department of Defense. Read the full article

[nbmsports]

These are America’s 10 best states to live and work in

Good help is hard to find. In fact, these days almost any help is hard to find."You're seeing a confluence of factors that make this a unique point in history," said Josh Wright, an executive vice president at labor market data firm Lightcast.Older workers are retiring with fewer younger people in the population to replace them. The U.S. has roughly twice as many job openings as there are workers to fill them. And because this is as much a demographic phenomenon as an economic one, Wright said workers shortages are now here to stay."I think it's only going to become worse over time in certain regions," he said.But an increasing number of states see this as an opening. They are pitching their quality of life as a reason companies should locate there."(A) quality of life that inspires people to build their business, families and lives here," one state economic development website promises."Meet our people. See our work ethic. Experience our good life," says another.But only a handful of states are truly delivering on their promises.Life, Health and Inclusion is among the ten categories of competitiveness in CNBC's annual America's Top States for Business study, and under this year's methodology, it is increasingly important in a state's overall ranking.We use hard data to measure factors including crime, environmental quality, health care and childcare in every state. We consider anti-discrimination laws and worker protections. And with surveys showing a significant percentage of women factoring reproductive rights into where they are willing to live, state abortion laws are a new metric in 2023.The study shows that some states are falling short — America's Worst States to Live and Work in. But these ten states are America's best places to live and work in 2023.

10. Connecticut

A runner crosses a bridge amidst autumn colors in the woods.Colin Keaveney | Cavan | Getty ImagesConnecticut residents enjoy some of the best health care in the nation, and it shows. Frequent physical distress is among the lowest of any state, according to the United Health Foundation. Access to care is among the best anywhere, with one primary care physician for every three residents. Crime is low, and worker protections are robust.2023 Life, Health and Inclusion score: 233 out of 350 points (Top States Grade: B)Strengths: Health Care, Low Crime, Worker ProtectionsWeaknesses: Air Quality, Voting Rights

8. (tie) Massachusetts

Huntstock | Disabilityimages | Getty ImagesThe Bay State is another health-care powerhouse, with the nation's lowest percentage of people without health insurance. It is a legacy of Romneycare — the health-care reform signed into law by then-Governor Mitt Romney in 2006, which became a template for the Affordable Care Act. Worker protections are robust in Massachusetts, and so are reproductive rights.2023 Life, Health and Inclusion Score: 240 out of 350 points (Top States Grade: B)Strengths: Health Care, Worker Protection, Reproductive RightsWeaknesses: Air Quality, Childcare

8. (tie) Colorado

A family of bikers, riding on bicycles in Crested Butte, Colorado.Michaelsvoboda | E+ | Getty ImagesChildcare is abundant in the Centennial State, with 55 licensed facilities for every 100,000 residents, according to the advocacy group Child Care Aware. That is the fourth-best in the nation. Colorado is positioning itself as a haven for reproductive rights and gender-affirming care, with a set of laws signed by Gov. Jared Polis in April.2023 Life, Health and Inclusion Score: 240 out of 350 points (Top States Grade: B)Strengths: Childcare, Inclusiveness, Voting RightsWeaknesses: Air Quality, Crime

7. Washington

People march in the middle of Broadway during the "Fight Starbucks' Union Busting" rally and march in Seattle, Washington on April 23, 2022.Jason Redmond | Afp | Getty ImagesThe Evergreen State has the most worker-friendly wage policies in the nation, according to Oxfam America, which measures wages relative to the cost of living. Protections against discrimination in Washington are among the strongest of any state, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.2023 Life, Health and Inclusion Score: 242 out of 350 points (Top States Grade: B)Strengths: Worker Protections, Inclusiveness, Reproductive RightsWeaknesses: Crime, Childcare

6. Oregon

Mount Hood is seen in the background as a sign reads "Resist Gilead," a reference to The Handmaid's Tale, during a protest by abortion rights activists after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe Vs. Wade, overturning abortion rights, in Portland, Oregon, June 24, 2022.John Rudoff | AFP | Getty ImagesNo state protects its workers the way the Beaver State does. Oxfam points to laws giving workers' broad rights to organize. Reproductive rights protections are among the nation's strongest as well. In 2000, Oregon became the first state to require all elections to be conducted by mail, making voting easy and secure.2023 Life, Health and Inclusion Score: 248 out of 350 points (Top States Grade: B+)Strengths: Worker Protections, Reproductive Rights, Voting RightsWeaknesses: Crime, Childcare, Health Care

5. Hawaii

Colin Anderson Productions Pty Ltd | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesWho wouldn't want to live in Hawaii? The air is pure, according to American Lung Association data, health care is plentiful, and crime is generally low. And it's Hawaii! But once you have gotten used to living in paradise, you will find that childcare options are limited. And reproductive rights and voting rights, while protected, could be better.2023 Life, Health and Inclusion Score: 263 out of 350 points (Top States Grade: B+)Strengths: Air Quality, Health Care, Low crimeWeaknesses: Reproductive Rights, Voting Rights, Childcare

4. Minnesota

Woman and her dog Skijoring.Jmichl | Istock | Getty ImagesPeople in the North Star State pride themselves on being "Minnesota Nice." It's more than just a feeling. The Minnesota numbers back them up. The home of the famed Mayo Clinic is fourth in the nation for access to health care, according to the United Health Foundation. In 2023, the state codified reproductive rights and expanded voting rights.2023 Life, Health and Inclusion Score: 269 out of 350 points (Top States Grade: B+)Strengths: Health Care, Reproductive Rights, Voting RightsWeakness: Crime

3. New Jersey

The Ocean City Police Department leads the 111th Annual Ocean City Baby Parade in Ocean City, New Jersey.Donald Kravitz | Getty ImagesIt's no joke. The Garden State is one of America's most inclusive, with broad protections against discrimination, and among the nation's strongest guarantees of reproductive freedom. New Jersey is one of America's safest states, according to FBI crime data. Its violent crime rate is among the lowest in the nation.2023 Life, Health and Inclusion Score: 282 out of 350 points (Top States Grade: A-)Strengths: Reproductive Rights, Inclusiveness, Low Crime RateWeakness: Air Quality

2. Maine

Mother and daughter running on the beach at sunset. Mom is in her forties, and girl is 6 years old. Both are wearing wetsuits. Horizontal full length outdoors shot with copy space.Martinedoucet | E+ | Getty ImagesThe Pine Tree State's serene reputation is well-deserved. The crime rate is the lowest in the country. Childcare and health care are both readily available. Maine is also a welcoming state, with broad protections against discrimination.2023 Life, Health and Inclusion Score: 288 out of 350 points (Top States Grade: A-)Strengths: Low Crime Rate, Childcare, Healthcare, InclusivenessWeakness: Air Quality

1. Vermont

Mike Brinson | The Image Bank | Getty ImagesBy the numbers, living in the Green Mountain State is stress-free, easy and healthy. Vermont offers America's best air quality with zero high ozone days per year, and the nation's most accessible childcare. Vermonters enjoy broad protections against discrimination, and it is one of the nation's easiest states to vote in. Life in Vermont is good.2023 Life, Health and Inclusion Score: 327 out of 350 points (Top States Grade: A+)Strengths: Air Quality, Health Care, Childcare, Voting RightsWeaknesses: Worker Protections (strong, but not as strong as the rest) Source link Read the full article

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#jamesbaldwin #jamesbaldwinquotes #unitedstatesgovernment #ourpeople #politicians (at Cape Coral, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd_mPjhPRUC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It wasn't just the Greeks who are to credit for the United States Government Structure, the Iroquois Confederacy Contributed greatly as well. http://www.uh.edu/engines/epi709.htm #NativeContributions #History #OftenNotTaught #LestWeForget #UnrecognizedContributions #UnitedStatesGovernment #Politics #Indigenous #DontForget #IndigenousContribution #Native #Iroquois #IroquoisConfederacy (at Fresno, California)

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The tread is dead after that one. #USA #US #USAGovernment #USGovernment #UnitedStatesGovernment https://www.instagram.com/p/CHv1mwGlNt-/?igshid=anj4qor42km3

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US Treasury warns shipping industry against Iran business

A picture shows supertanker Grace 1 off the coast of Gibraltar on July 6, 2019. - Iran demanded on July 5, 2019 that Britain immediately release an oil tanker it has detained in Gibraltar, accusing it of acting at the bidding of the United States.JORGE GUERRERO | AFP | Getty ImagesDUBAI and ABU DHABI — Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and its external Quds Force are still moving oil worth hundreds of millions of dollars through sprawling illicit shipping networks, despite a maximum pressure sanctions regime from Washington and scores of corporate and government entities blacklisted.Washington is working to crack down on this, the U.S. Treasury Department says, and it's warning those in the maritime industry to be wary of involvement with regimes or entities that have been deemed terror sponsors by the U.S. — or face steep costs.Sigal Mandelker, under secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence at the U.S. Treasury Department, spoke to CNBC's Hadley Gamble during a visit to Abu Dhabi."What we're doing on this trip and really every day is we're telling the maritime industry that they need to be on high alert, they need to continue to sophisticate their ability to track vessels that are involved with any of these regimes," Mandelker said. "Whether it's Iran, Venezuela or North Korea, no one should want to have anything to do with funding regimes engaged in this kind of activity."The conversation came just days after the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) moved to designate 37 entities allegedly tied to Iran's Quds Force under Executive Order 13224. The order, first enacted under the Bush administration after the September 11, 2001 attacks, classifies relevant actors as specially designated global terrorists (SDGT) and gives the State Department and Treasury authorization to block their U.S. assets, prohibit Americans from transacting with them, and coordinate with other countries to cut off their funding sources."To anyone considering manning one of these vessels... there will be real consequences to them if they continue."Sigal MandelkerUnder Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, U.S. Treasury DepartmentThose designated last week include 16 entities, 10 individuals and 11 vessels which OFAC says were involved in illicit maritime trade linked to terrorism funding. Anyone owning or operating any of the designated vessels, any company that fuels them, and any port that allows them entry is also subject to U.S. sanctions."In this action, for example, we've exposed that this is an oil-for-terror network going to the Quds Force and Hezbollah, and no one in the world should have anything to do with that kind of network," Mandelker said."And here we've also sanctioned the captain. That should send a strong deterrent message to anyone considering manning one of these vessels that there will be real consequences to them if they continue." OFAC also warns of sanctions risks related to oil shipments to Syria, many of which come from Iran, tanker tracking data has shown.The U.S. has long designated the Iranian-sponsored Lebanese militant group Hezbollah as an SDGT under the order, and more recently brought Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps into that group, the first time a government entity has been so designated -- leading Iran to in turn brand all U.S. military personnel in the Middle East as terrorists. Tehran rejects the U.S. designation, and has called Washington's sanctions "economic terrorism."

Ghost ships and the Adrian Darya 1

Iranian ships continue to make headlines, whether on or off the radar. To counter the U.S. sanctions on its exports, numerous Iranian oil tankers have become "ghost ships", turning off their satellite-tracking transponders to avoid detection and carrying out ship-to-ship transfers to move their oil while invisible to global tracking systems.Thanks to dramatic improvements in satellite tracking technology, some of these movements are now being spotted, including that of the high-profile oil tanker Adrian Darya 1 — formerly named Grace 1 — which was seized by U.K. authorities on August 4 and accused of being en route to Syria in violation of E.U. sanctions. The vessel was released on August 15, against Washington's protests, after Iran promised that it would not sail to Syria.The latest information publicly available on the Adrian Darya via tracking services indicates that it turned off its transponders after sailing toward the Eastern Mediterranean and is now anchored off the Russian navy terminal in Tartous, Syria, but has not yet offloaded its cargo of 2.1 million barrels of light grade oil. This would contradict previous statements from Iranian officials that the oil had been sold.An Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson on Sunday told a local TV news station that the Adrian Darya had reached its destination, without specifying anything more than "Mediterranean sea shore," according to ship tracking firm TankerTrackers.com. The Iranian foreign ministry did not respond to CNBCMandelker did not elaborate on the U.S. response to the Adrian Darya specifically, but said the Trump administration's "maximum pressure" campaign was an effective disruption to Iranian oil exports that historically funded 60% of the government's revenue."We're just going to continue the work that we've been doing. I can't comment specifically on Darya, but our sanctions have served as a very big deterrent impact," she said. "The reason the trade of Iranian oil has gone down so significantly is because countries don't want to run afoul of U.S. sanctions."Data intelligence firms report Iranian crude exports in August at between 100,000 and 200,000 barrels per day (bpd), a plunge from the approximately two million bpd it was exporting this time last year, before President Trump reimposed sanctions as part of his pullout from the 2015 nuclear deal."In spring 2019 alone, this IRGC-QF-led network employed more than a dozen vessels to transport nearly 10 million barrels of crude oil, predominantly to the Syrian regime," the Treasury Department wrote in a press release last week."These shipments, taken collectively, sold for more than half a billion dollars. The same network also sold nearly 4 million barrels of condensate and hundreds of thousands of barrels in gas oil, bringing in another quarter billion dollars." Read the full article

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Madeleine Albright was sworn in as U.S. Secretary of State in 1997 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton. She was the first woman in this position as well as the highest-ranking woman in the United States government. As Secretary of State, Dr. Albright reinforced America’s alliances, advocated for democracy and human rights, and promoted American trade, business, labor, and environmental standards abroad. Dr. Albright received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, from President Obama on May 29, 2012. . . . #womenshistorymonth #herstory #history #womenshistory #dc #washingtondc #politics #secretaryofdefense #albright #madelinealbright ##frontier #unitedstatesgovernment #humanrights #clinton #billclinton #environmentalstandards ##americantrade #obama #presidentialmedaloffreedom #empowerment #womeninspiringwomen (at Port Orange, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvOxNvQl9kE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=r03sawooeql5

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Protecting America: How the Department of Homeland Security Keeps Us Safe #Bordercontrol #COVID19pandemic #criticalinfrastructure #DepartmentofHomelandSecurity #disasterrelief #federalagencies #nationalsecurityefforts #naturaldisasters #securingborders #securitychallenges #September11attacks #terroristthreats #TomRidge #transportationsecurity #UnitedStatesgovernment #USnationalsecurity

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United State’s Supreme Court

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Is your child texting about Lonnie Machin? Learn to decode these warning signs: 

LOL = Lonnie Our Love

LMAO = Lonnie Machin Anarky Ohyeah

STFU = Stop The Fascist Unitedstatesgovernment

IDC = Iwill Destroy Capitalism 

SMH = theState Mindcontrols Humanity

AIACPTTDNERCASMTBRSTESAPHIBTTHOSTCAOTMADCSNDLFHI = Anarchy Is A Complex Political Theory That Does Not Espouse Random Chaos As Some Might Think, But Rather Seeks To Eliminate Social And Political Hierarchy In Belief That These Hierarchies Only Serve To Control And Oppress The Majority, And DC Should Not Demonize Lonnie For His Ideology

OMG = Objectivismiseviltho Mister (Alan) Grant 

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To The Worlds People

I am an average American Working Poor, Disabled Retiree.

I Live in a Country= #America, Where The The Worst Possible Human Beings Rule! #TheWealthiestParasiticCriminals That Mankind Ever Produced in Modern Times! They Rule #TheAmericanGovenments Thru Bribery, Too The All Too Willing To Accept Bribes Too Make Themselves Wealthier, Malevolent, Politicians of Two Parties Mainly, These Parties Are BrokenDown To Multiple Lesser Divisions.

The Most Malevolent party= #TheRepublicanParty, Which is #Fascist #NationalSocialist #Authoritarian and #Kleptocratic in Operation! #TheAmericanGovernment For #Bribes, and #Dividends, Submits Proposed Legislation, Called Bills, Hand Delivered By Their Billionaire Bribers, or Agents Called Professional Lobbyists, who Were Mostly Former Politicians, Failed Politicians,  or Their Children, and Relatives, #WeTheAmericanWorkingClassWorkingPoorMajority Are Not Informed Truthfully of The Facts, Only That We and Our Children, Are Needed as What They Call: #Patriots, That is FALSE on Most Occasions, The Truth is #Gullible American Families Now Volunteer, as PatrioticAmericans, They Believe, Too Protect America, And Americans, From Supposed Attacks, Some of which Have Been Proven To Be Staged Attacks By The #UnitedStatesGovernment, On it's  Own Forces For Example #WeTheAmericanWorkingClassWorkingPoor #TheSoCalled #GulfOfTONKIN (Factitious) #Incident  which was Identified as a #Staged/Claimed Attack! America Is Guilty of Many Such

Attacks on Other Innocent Nations, and Peoples All Around The World, Three of Which are The #Vietnam1953, For #France Too ReEnslave TheVietnamesePeople, and Continue Stealing It's  Natural Resources #IRAN1953 For Oil, And #IRAQ For #WarProfits  and #Oil Via #halliburton For The Personal Wealth Aspirations of Probably #DickCheney #GeorgeWBush and Family, and Most Members, of #TheCongressOfTheUnitedStates, This UnOpenly UnConfirmed Conspiracy #TheAttack on #TheWorldTradeCenter in #NewYorkCity on #09/11/2001 Which, Would Have Had to Occur,  InOrder Too Convince Americans of The Need For a New #20YearTo40YearWar, With No Less Than 5 Nations in the MiddleEast, and Asia Was Necessary!

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April 24th, 2017

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