Today, the White House released state-by-state fact sheets that highlight how the Build Back Better Framework will impact working families across the country. The Build Back Better Framework includes transformative investments in climate, care, and kids that will lower the costs of things families depend on, help people get back to work, and grow the…
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FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Advances Equity and Opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities Across the Country
Since day one of this Administration, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have prioritized the advancement of opportunity, equity, and safety for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) communities to realize the full promise of our nation. Throughout Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Biden-Harris…
Remarks by Vice President Harris In a Moderated Conversation With Senator Tammy Duckworth And Jeannie Mai Jenkins
Second City Comedy ClubChicago, Illinois (November 6, 2022) MS. MAI JENKINS: Ladies, I’m beside myself because right now I’m surrounded by the bosses, man — the ones that help us make the changes we need, help speak for us, help look out for us, help us make waves. So, thank you for being two Asian…
Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at Lunar New Year Celebration
East Room 5:36 P.M. EST THE FIRST LADY: Hello, everybody. (Laughs.) AUDIENCE: Hello! THE FIRST LADY: Today, as we are meant to celebrate, our joy has been shattered by two horrifying mass shootings this week. And our prayers are with the family of those lost in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay, and we grieve…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies 28th Annual Awards
Renaissance HotelWashington, D.C. 7:06 P.M. EDTTHE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Please sit, everyone. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. What an incredible room. And, Judy Chu, thank you for that introduction and for your leadership on so many levels. Tonight is a rough night. We planned for a great celebration, but I’m sure most…
Remarks by President Biden in Meeting with Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Civil Rights Leaders
State Dining Room 12:15 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Let me begin by saying to the press that I’m sorry that I’m late. We just learned a very close friend passed away: Rich Trumka. And he was more than the head of the AFL-CIO. He was a good, close, personal friend. And the Vice President and…
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Praise for President Biden’s Nominee to Lead Office of Science and Technology Policy Dr. Arati Prabhakar
Posted: June 22, 2022; Updated: July 19, 2022 President Biden’s historic nomination of Dr. Arati Prabhakar to serve in his Cabinet and as Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and Chief Advisor for Science and Technology is winning praise from members of Congress, scientists, R&D advocates, and former OSTP Directors of…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, Members of BTS, and National Economic Council Director Brian Deese, May 31, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:37 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Oh, my goodness. Wow. Hello, everybody. Good afternoon. So much excitement! I know, it’s the Fed Chair meeting. Q It is. It is the Fed Chair! MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I know. I know. We have (inaudible). Q Brian Deese. We’re all here for Deese. MS.…
Background Press Call on the Administration’s Operational Plan for Vaccinating Children Under Five Against COVID-19
Via Teleconference (June 8, 2022) 5:33 P.M. EDT MR. MUNOZ: All right. Hi, everybody. Thank you for joining us for a call to discuss the Biden administration’s plan — operational plan for vaccinating children with — against COVID-19. On today’s call we have [senior administration official]. She is our [redacted]. We also have [senior administration…
Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Moderated Conversation with Annie Gonzalez During the National “Fight for Our Freedoms” College Tour
The College of Southern NevadaLas Vegas, Nevada 1:09 P.M. PDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. (Laughter and applause.) Can we hear it for Pio? (Applause.) Oh, it’s good to be with everybody. Please, let’s have a seat. MS. GONZALEZ: Hello. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi, friend. (Laughs.) MS. GONZALEZ: Hello, Madam Vice President Kamala Harris. (Applause.) …
