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Friday, August 18, 2023
The House Stands Adjourned Until August 18, 2023 at 10:30 AM EDT (Pro Forma - back September 12, 2023)
The Senate Stands Adjourned Until August 18, 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT (Pro Forma - back September 5, 2023)
Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.
Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria J. Nuland has no public appointments.
Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie D. Jenkins is on travel to Romania, the United Kingdom, and Poland from August 16-23, 2023.
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Daily Weather Map
National Centers for Environvmental Prediction, Weather Prediction Center
https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/dailywxmap/
National Forecast Charts
National Centers for Environmental Prediction, Weather Prediction Center
https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/national_forecast/natfcst.php?day=1
Gary Varvel - Priceless EV adventures and more
https://garyvarvel.substack.com/p/gary-varvel-priceless-ev-adventures
Mark Parisi @OffTheMarkComic - Switched Roles
https://www.offthemark.com/DailyCartoon?prod_id=12444
Michael Ramirez - Deep Pockets
https://michaelramirez.substack.com/p/michael-ramirez-deep-pockets-08-17
Ripley's Believe It or Not! - Daily Cartoon
https://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/cartoon-08-18-2023/
Stonetoss Comics @stone_toss - Line Up, Class
https://twitter.com/stone_toss/status/1692174446180684217
Tatsuya Ishida @TatsuyaIshida9 - Dumb and Dumber
https://twitter.com/TatsuyaIshida9/status/1692361528350241266
Jumble Daily
https://fun.chicagotribune.com/game/tca-jumble-daily
Congressional Record (Most Recent Issue)
https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record
60-Second Civics Podcast
https://www.civiced.org/60-Second-Civics
Today in History - August 18
https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/august-18
2023 Profile in Courage Award - Submit a nomination for this year’s award.
In 2023, the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation will continue the tradition of honoring individuals who demonstrate the qualities of politically courageous leadership in the spirit of Profiles in Courage.
https://www.jfklibrary.org/events-and-awards/profile-in-courage-award
August 18, 2023 - August 19, 2023
World Pipe Band Championships 2023
Glasgow Green
https://www.theworlds.co.uk/
https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/arts-music-and-culture/world-pipe-band-championships/live-streaming
August 18, 2023 - August 20, 2023
2023 Undersea Warfare Fall Conference
National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
https://www.ndia.org/events/2023/9/18/3240-usw-fall
AUGUST 18, 1920
19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Primary Documents in American History
https://guides.loc.gov/19th-amendment
August 18, 2023
2:11 AM EDT
After Words: Oscar Munoz, "Turnaround Time - Uniting an Airline and Its Employees in the Friendly Skies". Former United Airlines CEO and chairman Oscar Munoz spoke about his efforts to revive the company and the future of aviation. He was interviewed by USA Today consumer travel Reporter Zach Wichter.
American History/BookTV
https://www.c-span.org/video/?527722-1/after-words-oscar-munoz
August 18, 2023
4:00 AM EDT
3,000th Meeting, 110th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
United Nations
https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1d/k1ddglx3pp
August 18, 2023
4:00 AM EDT
19th Meeting, Biological Weapons Convention - Second Meeting of the Working Group on strengthening the BWC
United Nations
https://media.un.org/en/asset/k10/k10g4fb8jk
August 18, 2023
4:00 AM EDT
659th Meeting, 29th Session, Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
United Nations
https://media.un.org/en/asset/k12/k12naac9u7
August 18, 2023
5:00 AM EDT
World Pipe Band Championships 2023 Livestream Begins
Glasgow Green
https://www.theworlds.co.uk/
https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/arts-music-and-culture/world-pipe-band-championships/live-streaming
https://vimeo.com/838253880
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