Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were founded in the face of discrimination and have a proud history and legacy of achievement. HBCUs vary in size and academic focus and serve a range of diverse students and communities in urban, rural, and suburban settings. But all of them create pathways to opportunity for Black students…
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FACT SHEET: Vice President Kamala Harris Announces Call to Action to Reduce Maternal Mortality and Morbidity
As part of the Call to Action, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) releases new report estimating that 720,000 more people would gain Medicaid postpartum coverage if states act; the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposes establishment of “Birthing-Friendly” hospital designation and issues guidance to states on how to provide Medicaid…
OSTP Director Arati Prabhakar on Harnessing AI to Achieve America’s Great Ambitions
As prepared for delivery at AI Aspirations: R&D for Public Missions, a White House conference. Welcome, everyone! I am delighted to welcome you here today for AI Aspirations. We have a wonderful group in the Bloomberg Center today! Raise your hand if you’re here from a university or nonprofit. From a company. From government. Thank…
Remarks by Vice President Harris In Press Gaggle Following the Senate Vote on the Inflation Reduction Act
U.S. CapitolWashington, D.C. Q (Inaudible) with Build Back Better? THE VICE PRESIDENT: You know, I have to say, this is a great day. And since the day we first took office, the President and I and our administration have been focused on lowering costs for American families through a variety of means, starting with the…
The Nairobi-Washington Vision
We, the leaders of the United States and Kenya, are determined to lead a global transition to the economies of the future. We share a common vision for sustainable development and prosperity. We are determined to lead a global coalition to accelerate investments toward clean and resilient economies and supply chains and to provide a…
Remarks by President Biden to the NABTU Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference
Via Teleconference 11:44 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hey, Sean. Thanks for that introduction, pal. We go back a long way, you and I. And we go back — look, the fact is the building trades have been a significant part of my career my whole career — all 800 years of it. Hey, look, good…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated’s 60th International Biennial Boule
George R. Brown Convention Center Houston, Texas 7:17 P.M. CDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everyone. Good evening. (Applause.) Oh, it is so good to be with all the leaders who are here. I want to thank the International president, Rasheeda S. Liberty. I thank you for your friendship and your leadership and for the…
Press Release: Future Software Should Be Memory Safe
Leaders in Industry Support White House Call to Address Root Cause of Many of the Worst Cyber Attacks Read the full report here WASHINGTON – Today, the White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) released a report calling on the technical community to proactively reduce the attack surface in cyberspace. ONCD makes the…
Remarks by National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard Assessing Progress on the US Economy
Council on Foreign Relations, New York, New York As Prepared for Delivery I appreciate the kind invitation to join you for this discussion of the US economy. The Decline in Inflation amid an Expansion Today, we are at an important turning point. Inflation is coming back down close to normal levels, and it is important to…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on Senior Administration Travel to India
On March 30th and 31st, Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics Daleep Singh will be in New Delhi to continue our ongoing consultations with the Government of India, and advance a range of issues in the U.S.-India economic relationship and strategic partnership. Singh will meet with Government of India officials to deepen cooperation to promote…