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RushMyPassport and AAA Travel Offer Expedited U.S. Passport and Travel Visa Services

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RushMyPassport, one of the most trusted names in online U.S. Passport expediting has teamed up with AAA, one of North America's largest membership organizations and dependable brands, to provide exclusive pricing to AAA members on expediting services for U.S. passports and global travel visas. This new service offering is available immediately to all AAA members nationwide, just in time for the busy summer travel season.

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  • AAA Travel now provides turnkey passport and travel visa concierge services to its members nationwide.
  • By teaming up with RushMyPassport, a subsidiary of Expedited Travel LLC, AAA Travel now provides turnkey passport and travel visa concierge services to its members nationwide.
  • For more information, visit AAA.RushMyPassport.com
    As a leading provider of travel document services, Expedited Travel operates through its brands RushMyPassport, G3 Global Services, RushMyTravelVisa, and GovWorks.
  • Collectively, these brands cover the entire spectrum of the travel industry, from retail passports and visa services to corporate travel, document authentication, and passport photos.

Southwestern Law School Professor Michael Epstein Named Fulbright Specialist to Sierra Leone

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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Los Angeles, California, June 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board recently announced that Southwestern Law School Professor Michael Epstein received a Fulbright Specialist Program award in Sierra Leone.

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  • Los Angeles, California, June 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board recently announced that Southwestern Law School Professor Michael Epstein received a Fulbright Specialist Program award in Sierra Leone.
  • Professor Epstein stated, "The fight against political misinformation and disinformation is the imperative of our time.
  • I am thrilled to be leading a project in Sierra Leone that is at the intersection of law, journalism, and cultural studies."
  • "Southwestern's entire community was thrilled, but not surprised, to learn that Professor Epstein was selected for this important project.

CGI Federal engages with its federal customers to transform Momentum® Acquisitions

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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A collaborative effort with its federal customers, the enhanced Momentum Acquisitions module will include a restyled user interface, new features and expanded capabilities, all anchored by a human-centered experience approach and informed by federal customer input.

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  • A collaborative effort with its federal customers, the enhanced Momentum Acquisitions module will include a restyled user interface, new features and expanded capabilities, all anchored by a human-centered experience approach and informed by federal customer input.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with our federal customers in creating the newest version of this mission-critical solution," stated John B. Owens II, Senior Vice President and Enterprise Solutions Group lead at CGI Federal.
  • As one of the few purpose-built ERP solutions available to the federal market, CGI's Momentum Acquisitions module will provide a more tailored, easy-to-use experience for federal contracting professionals.
  • CGI Federal Inc ., a wholly-owned U.S. operating subsidiary of CGI Inc., is dedicated to partnering with federal agencies to provide solutions fordefense, civilian, healthcareand intelligence missions.

SummitET Welcomes New Vice President of Programs and Quality Assurance, Sean Crawford

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Summit Exercises and Training (SummitET), a Preparedness Solutions Company, is excited to announce the addition of Sean Crawford as the company's new Vice President of Programs and Quality Assurance (QA).

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Summit Exercises and Training (SummitET), a Preparedness Solutions Company, is excited to announce the addition of Sean Crawford as the company's new Vice President of Programs and Quality Assurance (QA).
  • In addition to QA, Sean's focus will be overseeing SummitET's Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and emergency management-related programs.
  • SummitET Chief Programs Officer, Todd Cannan: "We are really fortunate to have Sean as part of our team.
  • I truly believe Sean will be pivotal in getting SummitET to the next level."

African Diaspora Network Invites Investors to Fifth Edition of Prestigious Builders of Africa's Future Pitch Session

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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SILICON VALLEY, Calif. , June 16, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The African Diaspora Network will host a virtual pitch session for the eleven African-led startups that make up the 2022 Builders of Africa's Future (BAF) cohort on Thursday the 23rd of June 2022 at 8:00AM PDT. The pitch session will feature showcases from the Builders and serve as an opportunity to attract funding from a diverse group of investors. The Builders of Africa's Future Program is organized by the African Diaspora Network (ADN) in partnership with Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, the United States African Development Foundation (USADF), and enterprise trainer the African Management Institute of Kenya.

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  • The African Diaspora Network invites investors to attend the virtual pitch session for the eleven African-led startups that make up the 2022 Builders of Africa's Future (BAF) cohort on Thursday the 23rd of June 2022 at 8:00AM PDT.
  • The pitch session will feature showcases from the Builders and serve as an opportunity to attract funding from a diverse group of investors.
  • The Builders of Africa's Future Program is organized by the African Diaspora Network (ADN) in partnership with Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, the United States African Development Foundation (USADF), and enterprise trainer the African Management Institute of Kenya.
  • According to Almaz Negash, Founder and Executive Director of African Diaspora Network, "Despite the rise in African entrepreneurship, not all enterprises in Africa are funded equally.

The Metals Company Announces Key Event Schedule for June 2022

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following successful deep-water trials of the polymetallic nodule collector vehicle and riser system , as well as the release of its inaugural Impact Report , The Metals Company (Nasdaq: TMC) (TMC or the Company), an explorer of lower-impact battery metals from seafloor polymetallic nodules, intends to participate at the following virtual and in-person conferences being held by leading organizations in June 2022:

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  • NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following successful deep-water trials of the polymetallic nodule collector vehicle and riser system , as well as the release of its inaugural Impact Report , The Metals Company (Nasdaq: TMC) (TMC or the Company), an explorer of lower-impact battery metals from seafloor polymetallic nodules, intends to participate at the following virtual and in-person conferences being held by leading organizations in June 2022:
    Format: Panel discussion on nickel and cobalt, at the Hyatt RegencyWashingtonOn Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave NW,Washington,DC20001
    Attendees: Gerard Barron, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer and Craig Shesky, Chief Financial Officer
    The Wilson Center Seabed Mining, International Law, and the United States
    Speakers: Greg OBrien, Senior Ocean Policy Advisor, Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs, U.S. Department of State; Michelle Michot Foss, Fellow in energy, minerals and materials, Rice Universitys Baker Institute; Commander Kirk Lippold, USN (Ret.)
  • Moderator: Duncan Wood, VP for Strategy & New Initiatives; Senior Advisor to the Mexico Institute, The Wilson Center
    The Metals Companyis an explorer of lower-impact battery metals from seafloor polymetallic nodules, on a dual mission: (1) supply metals for the clean energy transition with the least possible negative environmental and social impact and (2) accelerate the transition to a circular metal economy.
  • The company through its subsidiaries holds exploration and commercial rights to three polymetallic nodule contract areas in theClarion-Clipperton Zoneof thePacific Oceanregulated by theInternational Seabed Authority and sponsored by the governments ofNauru,Kiribatiand the Kingdom ofTonga.

KBR Wins 2022 ISOA Global Impact Award for Unprecedented Humanitarian Effort

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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HOUSTON, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR, Inc. (NYSE: KBR) was awarded a 2022 Global Impact Award by the International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) for its role in Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) and Refugee Resettlement Operations (large company category).

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  • HOUSTON, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR, Inc. (NYSE: KBR) was awarded a 2022 Global Impact Award by the International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) for its role in Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) and Refugee Resettlement Operations (large company category).
  • Ella Studer, Senior Vice President of Readiness and Sustainment for KBR Government Solutions U.S., accepted the award on behalf of KBR at ISOA's awards dinner in Tysons, VA.
  • The award recognizes KBR for its unprecedented contribution to the humanitarian effort, known as Operation Allies Welcome (OAW), following the collapse of the Afghanistan government in August 2021.
  • Earning the 2022 ISOA Global Impact Award is both a well-earned and much-deserved achievement.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken Addresses AJC Global Forum

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Monday, June 13, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, addressing the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Global Forum today, praised the leading global Jewish advocacy organization's leadership on key American foreign policy issues.

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  • NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, addressing the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Global Forum today, praised the leading global Jewish advocacy organization's leadership on key American foreign policy issues.
  • The secretary of state saluted "the purposeful leadership" of AJC CEO David Harris, including in fostering new relationships in the Middle East.
  • Blinken last addressed the AJC Global Forum in 2015 , in Washington, D.C. as deputy secretary of state.
  • AJC Global Forum, taking placeJune 12-14in New York City, is the signature annual event of the leading global Jewish advocacy organization.

Yahoo Appoints Six New Members to Board of Directors

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Monday, June 13, 2022
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Aryeh Bourkoff - Founder and CEO of LionTree, an independent global investment and merchant bank focused on technology, media, and the digital economy.

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  • Aryeh Bourkoff - Founder and CEO of LionTree, an independent global investment and merchant bank focused on technology, media, and the digital economy.
  • LionTree has advised on some of the largest and most transformational transactions across media and technology, and is an investor in Yahoo.
  • The intersection of media, tech, product, and content is more relevant than ever and this board represents the best minds in those categories.
  • I look forward to working alongside this impressive board to help guide Yahoo into this exciting next phase of growth.

Legalpad Announces Strategic Partnership With Argo Visa to Prepare Clients for U.S. Visa Interviews

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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SEATTLE, June 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legalpad, a legal technology company for startup work visas, today announced it has formed a strategic partnership with Argo Visa, a company of former consular officers who prepare international citizens for their U.S. visa interviews.

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  • SEATTLE, June 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legalpad, a legal technology company for startup work visas, today announced it has formed a strategic partnership with Argo Visa, a company of former consular officers who prepare international citizens for their U.S. visa interviews.
  • International clients need expertise with both agencies to succeed," said Mandy Feuerbacher, EVP of Sales and Consular Affairs at Argo.
  • "Legalpad understands that entrepreneurs should be spending their time growing their business and not mired in visa and immigration complexities," said Legalpad CEO Todd Heine.
  • Legalpad is transforming the stressful and complicated work visa and green card process to be fast and easy for individuals and employers.