Congressional Bills,S. 310 (ENR) – Disaster Contract Improvement Act

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S.310 (ENR) – Disaster Contract Improvement Act Summary: The Disaster Contract Improvement Act (DCIA) seeks to enhance the transparency, efficiency, and accountability of federal disaster response contracts. It aims to streamline the contracting process, reduce waste, and improve coordination among federal agencies. Key Provisions: Simplified Contracts: Establishes a simplified contracting process for disaster response contracts … Read more

Congressional Bills,S. 50 (ENR) – Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary of National Significance Act of 2024

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Senate Bill 50: Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary of National Significance Act of 2024 Introduction On December 11, 2024, the Senate introduced Bill 50, also known as the “Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary of National Significance Act of 2024.” This legislation aims to designate the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary as an estuary of national … Read more

Congressional Bills,S. 1478 (ENR) – An Act To designate United States Route 20 in the States of Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts as the National Medal of Honor Highway, and for other purposes.

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Congressional Bill Proposes Designating US Route 20 as the National Medal of Honor Highway Washington, D.C. (December 11, 2024) – Senator John Thune (R-SD) has introduced a bipartisan bill, S. 1478, to designate United States Route 20 (US 20) as the National Medal of Honor Highway. The bill, cosponsored by Senator Jon Tester (D-MT), aims … Read more

WTO,Trade Policy Review: Solomon Islands

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Trade Policy Review: Solomon Islands 11 December 2024, Geneva – The Trade Policy Review of the Solomon Islands was launched today at the World Trade Organization (WTO), providing a comprehensive assessment of the country’s trade policies and practices. The report, prepared by the WTO Secretariat, notes that the Solomon Islands is a small, resource-rich economy … Read more

WTO,Formal TPRB meeting — WTO trade monitoring report

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Formal TPRB Meeting – WTO Trade Monitoring Report December 12, 2024 Geneva, Switzerland – The World Trade Organization (WTO) held a formal Trade Policy Review Body (TPRB) meeting on December 11, 2024, to discuss the trade monitoring report for the period 2022-2024. The report, prepared by the WTO Secretariat, provided a comprehensive overview of the … Read more

WTO,Fish Fund Steering Committee endorses 2025 budget and workplan, readies call for proposals

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Fish Fund Steering Committee Endorses 2025 Budget and Workplan, Prepares Call for Proposals Geneva, 11 December 2024 – The Fish Fund Steering Committee (FFSC) convened its eighth meeting on 10-11 December 2024 at the World Trade Organization (WTO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The meeting was chaired by Ms. Isabella Lövin, former Deputy Prime Minister and … Read more

WTO,WTO report shows increase in trade restrictions against backdrop of unilateral policies

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WTO Report Highlights Surge in Trade Restrictions Amidst Unilateral Policies Geneva, December 11, 2024 – The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released a comprehensive report detailing a significant increase in trade restrictions imposed by member countries over the past year. According to the report, the number of new trade-restrictive measures implemented in 2023 reached an … Read more

Top Stories,Guterres upholds UN commitment to a smooth and inclusive transition in Syria

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Guterres upholds UN commitment to a smooth and inclusive transition in Syria Source 11 December 2024 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has reiterated the UN’s unwavering commitment to supporting a smooth and inclusive political transition in Syria. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Secretary-General welcomed the recent announcement by the Syrian government of its … Read more

Top Stories,Middle East crisis: Live updates for 11 December as General Assembly backs UNRWA and demands immediate Gaza ceasefire

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Middle East Crisis: Live Updates for 11 December as General Assembly Backs UNRWA and Demands Immediate Gaza Ceasefire 12:00 PM EST The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly adopted a resolution condemning the recent violence in the Middle East and calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution, which was approved by a vote … Read more