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Wednesday October 18, 2023

The House Stands Adjourned Until October 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM EDT
The Senate Stands Adjourned Until October 18, 2023 at 10:30 AM EDT

Secretary Antony J. Blinken is on travel to Israel, Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt from October 11-18, 2023.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken follows President Biden’s schedule in Israel.
Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.
Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.
Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Elizabeth Allen is on travel to Fiji, Vanuatu, Australia, and Chile from October 11-19, 2023.
Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs James O’Brien is on travel to Ukraine, Germany, France, and Belgium from October 14-19, 2023.
Assistant Secretary for Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes is on travel to Switzerland, Türkiye, and Croatia from October 8-18, 2023.

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