Tuesday, June 14, 2016

WORLD AND NATIONAL DIGESTS REPORTS

WORLD NEWS DIGEST:

News from the US MISSION TO THE UN:

Remarks on the Election of Israel as Chair of the Sixth Committee for the 71st Session of the UN General Assembly

Remarks at a UN General Assembly Meeting on the Election of the President of the General Assembly for the 71st session

Remarks at the UNOPS Executive Board on Agenda Item 14: Audit and Oversight

Remarks at the UNFPA Executive Board, Joint Statement on Agenda Item 15: Ethics


FROM THE UN NEWS CENTER:

General Assembly elects Permanent Representative of Fiji as President of 71st session

In wake of mass shooting, UN human rights chief calls for robust gun control in United States

In wake of deadly Orlando attack, UN officials urge stand against spread of hatred and violent extremism

Visiting UN food relief agency, Pope Francis shines spotlight on urgent need to end hunger

US STATE DEPT:

Remarks With Cypriot Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides

Verification of Nuclear Weapons in the Information Age

Ambassador Russell Gives Keynote Remarks at Gender 360 Summit

OTHER WORLD NEWS HEADLINES...

Officials: French police attacker pledged allegiance to IS (AP)

Palestinians move into new city, part of statehood dream (AP)

Ethiopia, Eritrea accuse each other of starting border fight (AP)

Despite defense buildup, NATO also seeks to assure Russia (AP)


NATIONAL DIGEST:


THE WHITE HOUSE: Remarks by the President After Briefing on the Attack in Orlando, Florida

THE WHITE HOUSE: Remarks by the President on Mass Shooting in Orlando

THE WHITE HOUSE: FACT SHEET: Government, Businesses and Organizations Announce $50 Million in Commitments to Support Women And Girls

US DEFENSE DEPT: Carter Stresses Importance of Innovation to Warfighters

FDA: FDA approves vaccine to prevent cholera for travelers

US TREASURY DEPT:  Testimony of A\S for Terrorist Financing Daniel L. Glaser Before The House Committee on Foreign Affair's Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade, and House Committee on Armed Services' Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities

USDA: Navajo and Hopi Expand the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network

EPA: EPA, BP reach agreement to resolve water and air violations at Whiting Refinery

DEPT OF INTERIOR: Secretary Jewell, Governor Mead Announce Agreement to Permanently Protect State Land within Grand Teton National Park

DEPT. OF INTERIOR: Interior Announces $30 Million for Water Reuse and Reclamation Projects in California

IN OTHER NATIONAL NEWS HEADLINES...

Wolf dens, not lone wolves, the norm in U.S. Islamic State plots (REU)

Indian group celebrates birthday of 'savior of humanity' Trump (REU)

After Florida shooting, Trump hardens stance on Muslims (REU)

U.S. House Speaker: Banning Muslims not in U.S. interests (REU)

Democrats link guns to terrorism, turn to gun control after Orlando (REU)


******NOTE PAD******

Today's video clip: Under Sheriff Don Cameron gave Disaster drill report to the 
Clallam County commission during their work session on Monday. Here is part 1 of that report


Board (2) of Ethics - Meeting Notice

MEETING NOTICE
BOARD (2) OF ETHICS
Notice is hereby given that the Board (2) of Ethics will hold a meeting on Thursday, June 16, at 2 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 321 East Fifth Street.
The meeting is open to the public.

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