Vice President Harris at the United States Naval Academy Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony

Vice President Harris at the United States Naval Academy Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony

Annapolis, Maryland….Good morning. (Applause.) Acting Secretary Thomas Harker, General David Berger, Admiral Mike Gilday: Looking out at these midshipmen, I know we are all filled with pride. Vice Admiral Sean Buck, Captain T.R. Buchanan, faculty and staff: Thank you for educating such a fine crew. Alumni, thank you for the support you have shown over […]

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on the Election of Isaac Herzog as the 11th President of the State of Israel

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on the Election of Isaac Herzog as the 11th President of the State of Israel

Washington, DC…On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my warm congratulations to Isaac Herzog on his election to serve as the 11th President of the State of Israel. Throughout his career, President-elect Herzog has demonstrated his unwavering commitment to strengthening Israel’s security, advancing dialogue, and building bridges across the global Jewish […]

President Biden on National Month of Action to Mobilize America to Get More People Vaccinated by July 4th

President Biden on National Month of Action to Mobilize America to Get More People Vaccinated by July 4th

Washington, DC…Good afternoon. Today, the Vice President and I would like to lay out our plan for June, to counter — continue, I should say, our successful fight against the pandemic as we approach the July 4th date. In just four months, thanks to the American people, we have made incredible progress getting people vaccinated […]

SBA Launches 6th Annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition, Debuts SBIR Catalyst to Award over $5 Million in Prizes

SBA Launches 6th Annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition, Debuts SBIR Catalyst to Award over $5 Million in Prizes

Washington, DC…The U.S. Small Business Administration announced its 6th Annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC) with the addition of a new component aimed at spurring investment in underrepresented communities within the innovation economy at scale. The 2021 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Catalyst programs will recognize the nation’s most innovative organizations with […]

15 Year Sentence for Salinas Man in Shooting Death of his Brother

15 Year Sentence for Salinas Man in Shooting Death of his Brother

Monterey, CA…Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced today that on June 1, the Honorable Rafael Vazquez sentenced Mark Nall, age 30 of Salinas, to 15 years in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for the shooting death of his brother. Nall had previously pled on April 4, 2021, to a charge of […]

A Bit of Wisdom from Pope John Paul II

A Bit of Wisdom from Pope John Paul II

“The historical experience of socialist countries has sadly demonstrated that collectivism does not do away with alienation but rather increases it, adding to it a lack of basic necessities and economic inefficiency.” – Pope John Paul II, 18 May 1920 – 2 April 2005

Three Epic Road Trips Through Monterey County, California

Three Epic Road Trips Through Monterey County, California

Monterey, CA…With California set to fully reopen by mid-June and the majority of Americans ready to hit the road and explore, Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Monterey County CVB) has compiled a list of must-discover routes and corresponding not-to-miss local dishes and signature beverages throughout the breathtaking California central coast destination. After a long year of staying […]