The American entrepreneurial spirit is a defining quality of our Nation which time and again has lifted us to new heights and carried us through our greatest challenges. Small businesses are not only the engines of our economic progress — they are the heart and soul of our communities. During National Small Business Week, we…
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Remarks by President Biden on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Dakota County Technical CollegeRosemount, Minnesota 3:36 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: Whoa. (Laughter.) Sarah, thank you for that introduction. I was saying to Sarah in the back, because I — when I was Sarah’s age, the idea that I’d be standing, waiting to introduce a President — it didn’t matter who it was — I would find it…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, May 25, 2021
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:48 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Happy Tuesday. So, I know the COVID briefing is at 1:30, so I’m going to try to get through as many people as possible between now and then. I just have one item at the top. After an update from our COVID-19 team…
Statement from Acting Director Regina LaBelle on the House of Representatives Passage of the EQUAL Act
Ending federal sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine supports Biden-Harris Administration’s priorities to promote evidence-based drug policy and advance racial equity WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Regina LaBelle, Acting Director of National Drug Control Policy, issued the following statement on House passage of the Eliminating a Quantifiably Unjust Application of the Law Act (EQUAL Act): “The…
Readout of First Scientific Integrity Task Force Meeting
Today, four dozen Federal scientists met in response to President Biden’s call to action to restore scientific integrity across the Federal government. This government-wide Scientific Integrity Task Force, convened by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, is ushering in a new era that seeks to repair and strengthen the confidence of the…
Biden Administration Highlights High Performers to Encourage More Widespread Action on Delivering Rental Assistance and Stopping Evictions
Yesterday, the White House convened state and local leaders to showcase cities, counties, and states that are protecting tenants and rapidly delivering assistance to stop evictions. Governors and mayors shared successful policies to distribute assistance and stop evictions that can be replicated across the country. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen underscored the importance of preventing evictions…
Remarks by President Biden at a Virtual Fundraising Reception for the Democratic National Committee
Via Teleconference 7:19 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Tom. Thanks for that introduction and for your generous support. And I want to thank you all. And, Jaime, for your support as well and being willing to take on the chairmanship. You know, I didn’t have it like you did, but I remember when my…
Statement from Acting Director Regina LaBelle on Today’s CDC Overdose Death Data
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Regina LaBelle, Acting Director of National Drug Control Policy, issued the following statement regarding the CDC’s release of provisional drug overdose death data, which show a record number of 95,230 predicted overdose deaths in the 12-month period ending in January 2021: “Today’s CDC data show that more than 95,000 lives were lost…
Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
11:09 A.M. EDT MR. ZIENTS: Good morning, and thanks for joining us. Today, Dr. Walensky will provide an update on the state of the pandemic, Dr. Fauci will present on the effectiveness of the vaccines and cases among the vaccinated, and I will discuss our work to get more people vaccinated and help states curb…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with Counterparts from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone today together with Ambassador Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Advisor to the French President; Dr. Jan Hecker, Foreign and Security Policy Advisor to the German Chancellor; and Stephen Lovegrove, National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Mr. Sullivan reaffirmed the enduring importance of the Transatlantic…
