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Washington HyperFile - East Asia/Pacific Edition
(Orders US flag to be flown at half-staff around the world) (400) ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Text: Commerce Warns Exporters of Companies Requiring Extra Scrutiny
("Red flag" list cites 10 companies from China, Malaysia, UAE) (1240) ... The June 14 notice also advised exporters that the participation of a person on the Unverified List in a proposed transaction will be considered by BIS to raise a "red flag" under the "Know Your Customer" guidance set forth in Supplement No. 3 to 15 CFR Part 732 of the EAR. ... Revisions to the Unverified List -- Guidance as to "Red Flags" ... [Read More]
Washington HyperFile - East Asia/Pacific Edition
(U.S. flag at half-staff on all public buildings until October 16) (350) ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Bush Celebrates Independence Day with West Virginia Appearance
In the moments after September the 11th, Americans turned instinctively to the flag we share. The flag was lowered to half-staff in days of mourning; raised in respect over Ground Zero; hung in defiance from the wall of the Pentagon; carried with special pride at the Olympic Games; carefully folded at military gravesides and given to families. The American people, when we pledge our allegiance to the flag, feel renewed respect and love for all it represents. And no authority of government can ever prevent an American from pledging allegiance to this one nation under God. (Applause.) ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Text: Maritime Administrator Backs Boosting U.S. Merchant Fleet
Further, many crews aboard flag of convenience vessels do not have the same high quality training as U.S. merchant mariners and mariners from OECD [Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development] member states. Lastly, a ship owner who registers his or her vessel in an open registry does not need to have any connection or link to the country sponsoring the registry. As a result, the flag of convenience regimes can inadvertently open the door for criminal and terrorist activity that would be impossible under the U.S.-flag registry or other reputable flag states with high standards like the United States. ... [Read More]
USIS Washington File: TEXT: CLINTON PROCLAMATION ON VICTIMS OF BOMBINGS IN EAST AFRICA
As a mark of respect for those killed in the bombing incidents outside the United States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America by section 175 of title 36 of the United States Code, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, Sunday, August 9, 1998. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations. ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Text: Five Countries Removed from U.S. Coast Guard Targeting List
Flag administrations whose names appear on the targeted flag state list have demonstrated a below average compliance rate in the United States for security since July 1. Foreign vessels flying these flags can expect increased scrutiny and boardings based on this information. Singapore's compliance has improved over the last month, and the Coast Guard has removed Singapore from the targeting list. ... WASHINGTON -- The Coast Guard has updated security targeting information for foreign flag vessels, which includes a vessel's flag state administration and last five port of calls. The revised information is provided on the following web site: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/pscweb/index.htm. The information for flag states and recognized security organizations will be updated monthly until the end of the year. Targeting statistics will be compiled annually and published in an annual report starting in 2005. ... [Read More]
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Frequently Asked Questions - General Information
We may be able to lend you an American flag for your event; however, we regret we are unable to donate a fabric flag to any organization or individual. Paper flags may be available. ... [Read More]
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