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Newly-elected U.S. Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) is getting to work quickly after being elected in November 2022, voting in favor of a bill to stop the Biden administration from selling domestic oil to China.
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Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Object Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “Cecily Brown: Death and the Maid” Exhibition discussed on Jan. 23 by State Department
The US State Department published a one page notice on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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California lawmaker stresses need for CAPAC members on House's new China committee
A newly formed House Committee on China is still looking for members, but U.S. Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) says CAPAC members must be included on the new committee to ensure it does not deviate from pursuing legitimate concerns and turns away from vilifying the Chinese and Chinese American communities.

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2023 Funding Notice of Intent – United States Department of State
Release: Notice of Intent: Program to End Modern Slavery FY 2023.
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Travel to Cleveland and Parma, Ohio
News Release: One week after her trip to Kyiv, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will travel to Cleveland and Parma, Ohio, on Jan. 24, to engage with Ohioans and the Ukrainian diaspora community, and to discuss U.S. support for Ukraine. Deputy Secretary Sherman will join Governor Mike DeWine and other state ...

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DOS-DRL grant application closes on March 24
DRL Advancing Freedom of Expression in Tanzania grant opened on Jan. 24.

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Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas Dodd’s Travel to Argentina
Release: Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas Christopher J. Dodd will travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina, January 23-25, to attend the Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States as an observer on behalf of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. SPA Dodd will meet with several heads of state...

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Blinken: 'we continue to support Ukraine’s efforts to defend against and repel Russia’s attacks'
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., recently visited Chicago and viewed the "Children of War" art exhibit featuring the artwork of the children of Ukraine.

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Smith: 'The security risks associated with Members of Congress using TikTok on their House devices are very real'
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, recently said that he supports the ban of social media app TikTok on House-issued devices and believes that there is bipartisan support for addressing security risks associated with China, but adds that lawmakers must be cautious moving forward to ensure that they do not provoke avoidable conflicts.
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Designations in Connection with Human Rights Abuses in Iran
News Release: Concurrently with the United Kingdom and the European Union, the United States today is taking further action to press for accountability for the Iranian regime’s human rights abuses by imposing sanctions on 10 additional Iranian individuals and one additional Iranian entity. This is the ninth round of designations targeting actors responsible for the crackdown on peaceful demonstrators since the nationwide protests began in 2022.

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Designations in Connection with Human Rights Abuses in Iran
Release: Concurrently with the United Kingdom and the European Union, the United States today is taking further action to press for accountability for the Iranian regime’s human rights abuses by imposing sanctions on 10 additional Iranian individuals and one additional Iranian entity. This is the ninth round of designations targeting actors responsible for the crackdown on peaceful demonstrators since the nationwide protests began in 2022.
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Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas Dodd’s Travel to Argentina
News Release: Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas Christopher J. Dodd will travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina, January 23-25, to attend the Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States as an observer on behalf of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. SPA Dodd will meet with several heads of state ...

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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Kazakhstani Special Presidential Representative Kazykhan
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price

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AFPI analysts call for 'blanket ban on TikTok' or 'forced sale' of app to American company
Adam Savit and Royce Hood, members of the China Policy Initiative for the America First Policy Institute, recently authored a report outlining the threats posed by TikTok, the popular China-based app.
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What did State Department publish on Jan. 23?
The US State Department published a one page notice on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published by State Department on Jan. 23
The US State Department published a one page notice on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.

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Notice published on Jan. 23 by State Department
The US State Department published a one page notice on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Overseas Schools Advisory Council Meeting, Thursday, January 26, 2023
News Release: The Overseas Schools Advisory Council of the Department of State will hold its winter meeting on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. This meeting is open to the public for virtual participation only. The meeting will focus on the work and support the Overseas Schools Advisory Council provides to U.S.-sponsored ...

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U.S.-Japan Economic Policy Consultative Committee Vice-Ministerial Meeting
U.S.-Japan Economic Policy Consultative Committee Vice-Ministerial Meeting

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