Day: March 11, 2024
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FY 2025 Budget: Supporting Ukraine and Ensuring Russia’s Strategic Failure
As President Biden said about Russia’s brutal war of aggression, “The stakes in this fight extend far beyond Ukraine. If we don’t stop Putin’s appetite for power and control in Ukraine, he won’t limit himself just to Ukraine and the costs for America and our allies and partners is going to rise.” The President’s FY 2025 Budget Request includes $1.5 billion for countering the Kremlin’s aggression. The $482 million requested for Ukraine, along with the National Security…
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Mayor Adams Celebrates New All-Time High Total Jobs Record, Announces $85 Million Delivered To Small Businesses Through Groundbreaking Opportunity Fund
Deputy Mayor Maria Torres‑Springer, Housing, Economic Development and Workforce: Good morning, everyone. My name is Maria Torres‑Springer, and I’m the Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development and Workforce. I’d first like to thank our host here at Black Seed Bagels, a story of small business success here in our city, and we’ll hear from one of…