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Verizon Public Sector Teams Up With Dept. of Veterans Affairs to Provide Broadband for Veterans

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Mardi, novembre 7, 2023
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This groundbreaking project has begun at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, a network known for delivering next-generation healthcare solutions now for Veterans.

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  • This groundbreaking project has begun at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, a network known for delivering next-generation healthcare solutions now for Veterans.
  • “Our goal is to provide the best and most advanced healthcare possible for our Veterans,” said Thomas Osborne, MD, Director of NCCHI.
  • Verizon Public Sector also recently equipped VA Palo Alto Health Care System with a full spectrum private 5G network that enables unprecedented pathways to care for its Veterans.
  • “The objective of this collaboration between Verizon Public Sector and the VA is to help bridge the Digital Divide for our nation’s veterans,” said Maggie Hallbach, Senior Vice President, Verizon Public Sector.

NCLA Urges Appeals Court Not to Stay Injunction Barring Government Social Media Censorship

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Mardi, juillet 18, 2023
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made a motion to stay a preliminary injunction that would prohibit specific federal agencies and White House officials from pressuring or coordinating with social media companies to suppress First Amendment-protected speech.

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  • made a motion to stay a preliminary injunction that would prohibit specific federal agencies and White House officials from pressuring or coordinating with social media companies to suppress First Amendment-protected speech.
  • The New Civil Liberties Alliance has co-filed a brief calling for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to let stand U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty’s preliminary injunction during the pendency of the federal defendants’ appeal, thereby protecting Americans’ free-speech rights to participate in social media.
  • Federal censorship also disrupts the states’ critical ability to hear their own citizens’ voices on significant political and social issues.
  • Even after several months, federal government defendants in this case have failed to prove a single example in which the injunction would interfere with legitimate government speech.

Victory! Federal Judge Rules Biden Administration Cannot Censor Americans on Social Media

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Mercredi, juillet 5, 2023
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Jill Hines was a dissenter from mandatory vaccines and lockdowns who also had her media posts throttled.

Key Points: 
  • Jill Hines was a dissenter from mandatory vaccines and lockdowns who also had her media posts throttled.
  • The agencies directed such companies to censor viewpoints that conflicted with federal government messaging on topics ranging from Covid-19 to elections.
  • They are prohibited from threatening, pressuring, or coercing social media companies to suppress or remove posted content featuring protected speech.
  • The Biden Administration’s outrageous assault on the Constitution and on the civil liberties of Americans must end.

If you had any interest in Swiss Franc LIBOR-Based Derivatives during the period of January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2011, your rights may be affected by pending class action settlements, and you may be entitled to a portion of the settlement fund

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Vendredi, juin 16, 2023
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"Swiss Franc LIBOR-Based Derivatives" means: (i) a three-month Euro Swiss franc futures contract on the London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange ("LIFFE") entered into by a U.S.

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  • "Swiss Franc LIBOR-Based Derivatives" means: (i) a three-month Euro Swiss franc futures contract on the London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange ("LIFFE") entered into by a U.S.
  • Person, or by a Person from or through a location within the U.S.; (v) a Swiss franc currency forward agreement entered into by a U.S.
  • Person, or by a Person from or through a location within the U.S.
    "Swiss franc LIBOR" means the London Interbank Offered Rate for the Swiss franc.
  • For more information, call toll-free 1-855-914-4639 (if calling from outside the United States or Canada, call 1-503-994-1396) or visit www.swissfrancliborclassactionsettlement.com .

Nation's Leading Public Health Official Dr. Anthony S. Fauci To Receive Smithsonian "Great Americans" Medal

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Mardi, mars 2, 2021
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In a virtual ceremony, the National Museum of American History will honor internationally recognized infectious disease scientist and public health official Dr. Anthony S. Fauci for his extraordinary leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and distinguished career leading federal research and policy.

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  • In a virtual ceremony, the National Museum of American History will honor internationally recognized infectious disease scientist and public health official Dr. Anthony S. Fauci for his extraordinary leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and distinguished career leading federal research and policy.
  • The medal is the museum's signature honor, and as part of the award program, philanthropist and Smithsonian Regent David M. Rubensteinwill interview Fauci.
  • For more than 50 years, Fauci has dedicated his life to the study, prevention and treatment of immune-related and infectious diseases.
  • The "Great Americans" medal is presented to individuals who have made lifetime contributions to the U.S. while embodying American values and ideals.

HITN Premieres In-depth Documentary on Dr. Fauci’s Life and Work

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Vendredi, février 19, 2021
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HITN GO users will have the opportunity to watch it ahead of time starting on Wednesday, March 10th.

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  • HITN GO users will have the opportunity to watch it ahead of time starting on Wednesday, March 10th.
  • The documentary premieres exclusively in Spanish through the HITN GO app on Wednesday, March 10 and on HITN TV on Monday, March 15 at 10pm EST / 7pm PST.
  • Faucis research publications and studies played a major role in uncovering the importance of AIDS and its various ramifications in society.
  • Dr. Fauci has had a remarkable life, now serving his seventh president and his public service impact has been significant.

Volcker Alliance and City University of New York Recognize Winners of Second Annual Paul A. Volcker Careers in Government Essay Contest

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Mercredi, février 10, 2021
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NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Volcker Alliance and the City University of New York (CUNY) announced the winners of the second annual Paul A. Volcker Careers in Government Essay Contest , Jungah Ahn and Evana Said.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Volcker Alliance and the City University of New York (CUNY) announced the winners of the second annual Paul A. Volcker Careers in Government Essay Contest , Jungah Ahn and Evana Said.
  • The Volcker Alliance hosted this contest in partnership with CUNY to recognize and support students who aspire to careers in public service.
  • The two essay contest winners, Jungah Ahn and Evana Said, were selected from a competitive pool of nearly 150 submissions.
  • In addition, all winners and finalists will receive one-on-one career coaching and support from CUNY and the Volcker Alliance.

Quaker Lobby Supports the Impeachment of Trump

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Mardi, janvier 12, 2021
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The U.S. Constitution is clear on this as basis for impeachment.

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  • The U.S. Constitution is clear on this as basis for impeachment.
  • On Jan. 7, we called for Vice President Mike Pence to remove Donald Trump as president using the 25th Amendment.
  • As Quakers, we do not come to this conclusion easily; neither do we take joy in calling for Trumps second impeachment.
  • As people of faith, we support this second impeachment of Donald Trump and holding his allies accountable.

Dr. Anthony Fauci to Speak at University of Chicago on March 4

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Lundi, décembre 21, 2020
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"We are delighted to welcome Dr. Fauci to the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and have him share his perspectives with our students and others from across the campus community," said Katherine Baicker, dean and Emmett Dedmon professor.

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  • "We are delighted to welcome Dr. Fauci to the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and have him share his perspectives with our students and others from across the campus community," said Katherine Baicker, dean and Emmett Dedmon professor.
  • President-elect Biden has announced that Dr. Fauci will take on an expanded role as Chief Medical Adviser on COVID-19 to the President during the Biden administration.
  • Dr. Fauci was appointed director of NIAID in 1984 and has served under six presidents.
  • He oversees an extensive portfolio of research to prevent, diagnose, and treat established and emerging infectious diseases, including COVID-19.