Elizabeth Alexander

White House Profile

Elizabeth Alexander

Former Press Secretary to the Vice President

Elizabeth Alexander served as Press Secretary to Vice President Joe Biden. Prior to being named to this position during the post-election transition in 2008, Alexander was the Communications Director for then-Senator Joe Biden.

Elizabeth Alexander's Posts

Homeland Security

Rebuilding in the Midwest and South, Our National Responsibility

May 11, 2011 at 6:05 PM EDT

Vice President Joe Biden visits Berkeley, Missouri – a St. Louis suburb severely damaged by a recent wave of tornadoes that swept through the area.

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Foreign Policy

Building on the “Reset” – The Vice President’s Visit to Moscow

March 10, 2011 at 6:43 PM EDT

Vice President Biden delivers a powerful speech to U.S. and Russian students and business leaders, hailing the successful “reset” of U.S.-Russian relations and reiterating his call for broader economic cooperation between the two countries.

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Women

Vice President Commemorates International Women’s Day in Finland

March 8, 2011 at 4:43 PM EDT

Vice President Biden spends the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day with Finnish President Tarja Halonen and Prime Minister Mari Kiviniemi.

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Deepwater BP Oil Spill

Vice President Biden’s Visit to Alabama

July 22, 2010 at 6:36 PM EDT

Vice President Biden traveled to Theodore, Alabama to assess efforts to counter the BP oil spill.

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Foreign Policy

On Board With The VP – Day 3 In Kenya

June 9, 2010 at 6:15 PM EDT

A behind-the-scenes look at the Vice President's major speech to students in Kenya.

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Foreign Policy

On Board with the VP: Day 2 in Kenya

June 8, 2010 at 4:27 PM EDT

The Vice President travels to Kenya at a pivotal moment--just weeks before a major constitutional referendum. View photos or watch a video of the joint press conference.

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New Beginning

On Board: The Vice President and Second Lady in Egypt

June 7, 2010 at 3:48 PM EDT

The Vice President and Dr. Biden were in Sharm el-Sheikh on the first leg of their week-long trip to Egypt, Kenya and South Africa. Hear directly from the Vice President and Second Lady on their meetings with President and Mrs. Mubarak.

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Economy

Vice President Biden Brings the MCTF Back to DC

November 3, 2009 at 7:48 PM EDT

On Thursday, November 5th, Vice President Biden will bring together a panel of experts to talk about the unique challenges facing middle class Americans in the 21st century economy.

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Innovations

"You've Got to Believe" - Building the Cars of the Future in America

October 27, 2009 at 6:01 PM EDT

Elizabeth Alexander, Press Secretary to the Vice President, discusses the future of cars in America.

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