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Government shutdown: what it is, why it happens and who it hurts #congress #Federalgovernmentshutdown #Governmentbudget #governmentshutdown #unitedstatescongress

[thxnews]

Blind Americans Equality Day: A Pledge to Accessibility

Proclamation

On Blind Americans Equality Day, my Administration celebrates the contributions that people who are blind or low vision have made to our country, and we recommit to creating a more accessible Nation where everyone has the opportunity to realize their full potential. More than 33 years ago, the United States Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark civil rights law that banned discrimination against people with disabilities in many areas of public life.  I was proud to co-sponsor that historic bill as a United States Senator, and I am proud of its lasting impact today. Despite the progress we have made, we have more work to do to uphold the rights of Americans with visual disabilities.  Less than half of blind or low-vision Americans are employed.  Public services — including online resources — are often designed in ways that make them inaccessible to this community.  These are but a few of the many obstacles blind and low-vision Americans still face. As President, I have made it a priority to end discrimination, increase independence, and expand opportunity for everyone, including Americans who are blind or have low vision.  Soon after taking office, I issued an Executive Order to establish a Government-wide policy of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace to promote fairness in the labor market for Americans with disabilities. This Executive Order directs agencies to find and remove barriers to hiring and promotion for job applicants and employees who are disabled.  Further, my Administration ended the practice of paying people employed through the AbilityOne Commission — which creates opportunities for people who are blind or have significant disabilities — less than minimum wage. I have also been named the first-ever White House Disability Policy Director, whose team is working every day to defend and advance the rights of Americans with disabilities.  I awarded José Feliciano the National Medal of Arts, recognizing his immense contributions as a guitarist and pioneering artist who has bridged cultures and styles, won Grammy Awards, and opened doors for generations of Latino artists and the heart of our Nation. My Administration has also taken steps to increase accessibility for blind and low-vision Americans.  Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we are reducing the barriers that blind Americans face in their daily lives by investing $1.75 billion to improve the accessibility of transit stations across America.  Under my direction, the Department of Transportation is working to expand access to transportation for people with disabilities. Meanwhile, the Department of Justice has proposed a new rule that would make State and local governments’ web and mobile apps more accessible, enabling those who are blind or have low vision to access critical online resources. Additionally, the National Institutes of Health designated people with disabilities as a population with health disparities, which will encourage research specific to the health issues and unmet health needs of blind and low-vision Americans.  I am also proud to have secured billions of dollars to expand educational opportunities for students with disabilities. This Blind Americans Equality Day, let us rededicate ourselves to defending and strengthening the rights of blind and low-vision Americans so each and every person in our Nation has the chance to achieve the American Dream. By a joint resolution approved on October 6, 1964 (Public Law 88-628, as amended), the Congress authorized October 15 of each year as “White Cane Safety Day,” which is recognized today as “Blind Americans Equality Day,” to honor the contributions of blind and low vision Americans.   NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2023, as Blind Americans Equality Day.  I call upon all the people of the United States — including all government officials, educators, and volunteers — to mark this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-eighth.                              JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.   Sources: THX News & The White House. Read the full article

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January, 8 #onthisday 1877 Crazy Horse and his warriors fight their last battle with the United States Cavalry at Wolf Mountain (Montana Territory). 1918. Mississippi becomes 1st state to ratify the 18th Amendment to the US Constitution, authorizing the prohibition of alcohol 1835. US President Andrew Jackson announces a celebratory dinner after having reduced the United States national debt is zero for the only time. 1863. American Civil War: Second Battle of Springfield. 1867. The United States Congress passes the bill to allow African American men the right to vote in Washington, D.C. 1926. Crown Prince Nguyễn Phúc Vĩnh Thuỵ is crowned king of Vietnam, the country's last monarch. 1926. Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud is crowned King of Hejaz. 1935. Spectrophotometer patented, AC Hardy. 1936. Kashf-e hijab decree is made and immediately enforced by Reza Shah, Iran's head of state, banning the wearing of Islamic veils in public. 1959. Charles de Gaulle is proclaimed as the first President of the French Fifth Republic. #humanhistoricalstories #history #photographie #onthisdayinhistory #otd #usa #crasyhorse #mississippi #president #andrewjackson #americancivilwar #battleofspringfield #washingtondc #africanamerican #afroamerican #vote #unitedstatescongress #monarch #vietnam #kingofhejaz #iran #rezashah #charlesdegaulle #frenchrepublic #Spectrophotometer https://www.instagram.com/p/CJyFFeGHEt5/?igshid=1vvfzqep1lo24

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As if anyone needed more evidence that politician apologies are nothing but slick damage control, read Ilhan Omar’s explanation for claiming that Israel has “hypnotized” the world:

“In all sincerity, it was after my CNN interview that I heard from Jewish orgs. that my use of the word ‘Hypnotize’ and the ugly sentiment it holds was offensive,” she wrote. “It’s now apparent to me that I spent lots of energy putting my 2012 tweet in context and little energy is disavowing the anti-Semitic trope I unknowingly used, which is unfortunate and offensive.” 

This is nonsense. 

“In all sincerity, it was after my CNN interview that I heard from Jewish orgs. ...”

But the whole point of doing that CNN Interview was because of the offence caused by her comments in the first place. Yet she claims that she only heard from Jewish organisations afterwards. Doesn’t sound sincere to me. 

“that my use of the word ‘Hypnotize’ and the ugly sentiment it holds was offensive...”

Again: the whole point of the interview was to explain the wording of the Tweet, which many Jews found offensive (and rightly so). How could she only receive an explanation from Jewish organisations on the bigotry of her language afterwards? And what kind of person needs an explanation from an organisation on why accusing the Jewish State of hypnosis is offensive? 

“It’s now apparent to me that I spent lots of energy putting my 2012 tweet in context...”

Classic politician technique: “I was taken out of context.” She’s a natural! 

“and little energy is disavowing the anti-Semitic trope I unknowingly used...”

This rather demonstrates her priorities: context over anti-Semitism. This mistake is “now apparent”, after having to do an interview in front of the nation explaining herself. The thing is that Israel-bashers have a habit of accidently using anti-Semitic tropes. We see this with those who speak about Zionist “control” and Zionist “money”. Their position, which is denying the existence and rights of the world’s only Jewish State, lends itself willingly to anti-Semitic hatred. As the author has already stated, Omar’s cultural and religious background have a part to play in dishing out anti-Semitic tropes like sweets. 

  “... which is unfortunate and offensive.

I had to get an organisation to tell me something is offensive. 

Kinda speaks for itself. 

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آئندہ سال خوراک کا ایسا بحران آ سکتا ہے جو پہلے کبھی نہیں دیکھاگیا:عالمی ادارہ خوراک

آئندہ سال خوراک کا ایسا بحران آ سکتا ہے جو پہلے کبھی نہیں دیکھاگیا:عالمی ادارہ خوراک

آئندہ سال خوراک کا ایسا بحران آ سکتا ہے جو پہلے کبھی نہیں دیکھاگیا:عالمی ادارہ خوراک نیویارک،22جولائی ( آئی این ایس انڈیا ) عالمی ادارہ خوراک کے سربراہ ڈیوڈ بیزلے نے بدھ کی شام کیپٹل ہل پر امریکہ کے اراکین کانگریس سے گفتگو کرتے ہوئے اس خطرے سے آگاہ کیا ہے کہ اگر روس، یوکرین کی گندم کی برآمدات میں رکاوٹیں ختم نہیں کرتا اور اپنی کھاد دنیا کی مارکیٹ میں نہیں بھجواتا تو آئندہ سال دنیا بھر میں…

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Government shutdown: what it is, why it happens and who it hurts #congress #Federalgovernmentshutdown #Governmentbudget #governmentshutdown #unitedstatescongress

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NEW: Speaker Nancy Pelosi: "Tonight, the flags are flying at half staff over the Capitol to honor the patriotism of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Every woman and girl, and therefore every family, in America has benefitted from her brilliance." Follow Us @the24times 👈 for latest news updates 🌀🌀🌀 Source: #abcnews #nancypelosi #unitedstatescongress #ruthbaderginsburg #rbg #supremecourt #the24times #The24TimesUSA (at USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFTv0Y3F3n0/?igshid=8znqnc13ihce

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In addition to the one and only publication of “Publick Occurrences Both Forreign and Domestick” in 1690, nearly a hundred years later on September 25, 1789, the United States Congress passed twelve constitutional amendments: the ten known as the Bill of Rights, the (unratified) Congressional Apportionment Amendment, and the Congressional Compensation Amendment./ Proposed following the often bitter 1787–88 debate over the ratification of the Constitution, and written to address the objections raised by Anti-Federalists, the Bill of Rights amendments add to the Constitution specific guarantees of personal freedoms and rights, clear limitations on the government's power in judicial and other proceedings, and explicit declarations that all powers not specifically granted to the U.S. Congress by the Constitution are reserved for the states or the people. 📚 . . . . . . . #gasstationburrito #unitedstatescongress #billofrights #firstamendment #constitution #consitutionalamendment #september25 #onthisday #onthisdayinhistory #literaryhistory #freedom #freedomofspeech #freedomofreligion #righttopeaceablyassemble #PublickOccurrencesBothForreignandDomestick https://www.instagram.com/p/B22q7M0BuR1/?igshid=1kbm0q6yiihkx

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