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News Release: This National Religious Freedom Day marks the 237th anniversary of the signing of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786. Under the Virginia Statute authored by Thomas Jefferson, legislators for the first time endorsed the principles of freedom of conscience and separation of church and state.

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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Travel to Ukraine
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price

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Arizona congressman: 'China must be held accountable' for role in fentanyl epidemic
At one time the U.S. and China worked hand in hand, but Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), said China must be held accountable for its role in the fentanyl epidemic sweeping the nation.

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Blinken: 'We all have part to play' in fight against human trafficking
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said it’s time to learn even more about human trafficking during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Swiss Foreign Minister Cassis
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price
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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Swiss Foreign Minister Cassis
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.

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Blinken: New initaitve works 'to secure the release of political prisoners'
The U.S. State Department launched Without Just Cause Jan. 11, a campaign to free those imprisoned worldwide who exercised their fundamental human rights to freedom of opinion and expression, peaceful assembly and association.

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Week ending Jan. 7: State Department publishes 8 notices
There were eight notices published by the State Department in week ending Jan. 7, according to the Federal Register.

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Kennedy: 'The overarching challenge for Xi Jinping is his governance credibility'
The "Indo-Pacific Forecast 2023" event was held Thursday in Washington D.C.
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U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs publishes 40 press releases or notices in November 2022
There were 40 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs in November 2022.

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Notice of Determinations; Additional Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “Chryssa & New York” Exhibition discussed on Jan. 13 by State Department
The US State Department published a one page notice on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Public press releases or notices: U.S. Department of State, Office of International Religious Freedom publishes four in November 2022
There were four press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Office of International Religious Freedom in November 2022.

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36 press releases or notices published in December 2022 by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
There were 36 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs in December 2022.
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U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor publishes 15 press releases or notices in November 2022
There were 15 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor in November 2022.
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State Department Afghan Family Reunification Platform Launches New Parolee Form
Release: In November, the Department of State announced the launch of an Afghan family reunification landing page, including information on how Afghans in the United States can reunify with their family members. Reunification procedures will depend on an individual’s immigration status or method of entry to the United States. Today, we launch Form DS-4317 for parolees to file to seek family reunification, including those subsequently granted temporary protected status.
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The United States and Japan Sign Framework Agreement on Space Cooperation
News Release: Today I joined Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Ambassador Rahm Emanuel, and other dignitaries to sign an agreement more than 10 years in the making. The Framework Agreement for Cooperation in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, ...
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs publishes 49 press releases or notices in November 2022
There were 49 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs in November 2022.

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Jeffrey Giauque
News Release: Jeffrey Giauque is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service. He has been Deputy Coordinator for Crisis Response and Technology for the Counterterrorism Bureau since October 2022. In this position, he is responsible for high level coordination with the Department of Defense, National Security Council, and other U.S. government agencies on counterterrorism technical programs, operations policy, crisis response, WMD threats, and hostage affairs.

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Public press releases or notices: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs publishes eight in November 2022
There were eight press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in November 2022.

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