11:13 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hey, everybody. Well, I’m about to take off in a few minutes, if you hear the helicopter out there, to Japan — not in the helicopter, but to Andrews. Anyway — and to meet with the leaders of G7. America’s role in the world is vital, especially right now as we work…
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Congressional Republicans’ Legislation: 22% Cuts That Would Harm American Families, Seniors and Veterans
By Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget Yesterday, Speaker McCarthy and Congressional Republicans doubled down on threatening default in order to extract a wish list of extreme, unrelated policies that will hurt hard-working families. The legislation Congressional Republicans have drafted is designed to avoid leveling with the American people about how…
FACT SHEET: The President’s Budget Cuts the Deficit by Nearly $3 Trillion Over 10 Years
President Biden believes that investing in America, growing the economy from the bottom up and middle out, lowering costs for families, and reforming our tax code to reward work and not wealth are economic and fiscal imperatives. Strong and shared growth that benefits all Americans isn’t just good for the economy; it will also lead…
FACT SHEET: The President’s Budget Cuts the Deficit by Nearly $3 Trillion Over 10 Years
President Biden believes that investing in America, growing the economy from the bottom up and middle out, lowering costs for families, and reforming our tax code to reward work and not wealth are economic and fiscal imperatives. Strong and shared growth that benefits all Americans isn’t just good for the economy; it will also lead…
STATE FACT SHEETS: MAGA House Republicans’ Default on America Act Would Have Devastating Impacts Across America
Extreme bill would cut veterans’ health care, jeopardize public safety, and raise costs for families—even as House Republicans separately push for trillions in tax cuts skewed to the wealthy and big corporations Congressional Republicans are holding the nation’s full faith and credit hostage in an effort to impose devastating cuts that would hurt veterans, raise…
Remarks by President Biden on Actions to Help Families Access Care and Support Care Workers and Family Caregivers
Rose Garden 2:21 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, Kezia, and thank you for that introduction. And former Speaker Pelosi, members of the Congress, members of union labor that are here today that make a lot of this possible — so many of you — thank you for — for being here. The Vice…
Remarks by President Biden on Lowering Housing Costs for American Families | Las Vegas, NV (March 19, 2024)
Stupak Community CenterLas Vegas, Nevada(March 19, 2024) 2:19 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. Pablo, thank you for that introduction. I appreciate it. And thank you for sharing your story. You know, you immigrated to America as a teenager, graduated from high school, and spent four years as a union apprentice, which is like…
Remarks by President Biden on Meeting with Congressional Leaders
Roosevelt Room 6:38 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I have a brief statement, and then I’ll be happy to take your questions. First, I just finished, I thought, a productive meeting with the congressional leadership about the path forward to make sure America does not default — I emphasize does not default on its debt for the first…
Remarks by President Biden at the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference
Marriot MarquisWashington, D.C. 10:56 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) Well, thank you, Mr. Mayor, although I didn’t realize that guy is PhD. He’s a — this guy is a pretty smart guy. (Applause.) Please, have a seat, if you have one. (Laughter and applause.) It’s so great to see you all. The…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:31 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay, a couple of things for you at the top. So, a few things that I want to say about the current state of play on budget negotiations and averting default. So, for starters, this is…
