WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve in key national security positions in his Administration. Brenda Sue Fulton, Nominee for Assistant Secretary for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Department of Defense Donald Lu, Nominee for Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Department of State…
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FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Advances Equity and Opportunity for Black People and Communities Across the Country
From the first day in office and every day since, the Biden-Harris Administration has taken a historic approach to advancing racial equity, including directing every agency across the whole of the federal government to address the lasting impacts of systemic racism on Black communities. For generations, entrenched disparities in our society and economy, at times…
Executive Order on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including sections 1104, 3301, and 3302 of title 5, United States Code, and in order to strengthen the Federal workforce by promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. …
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, January 24, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:39 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Happy Monday. Okay. This afternoon, the President will meet with the White House Competition Council to discuss its success thus far in providing concrete cost savings to — for Americans families, and to discuss plans for further actions in the weeks, months,…
Executive Order on Rebuilding and Enhancing Programs to Resettle Refugees and Planning for the Impact of Climate Change on Migration
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq., I hereby order as follows: Section 1. Policy. The long tradition of the United States as a leader in refugee resettlement provides a beacon of hope…
Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Duluth, Minnesota 12:13 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey, everybody. Okay. So, today, the President and the First Lady are traveling to Superior, Wisconsin, to discuss build — building a better America and how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law delivers for the American people by rebuilding roads and bridges, and creating…
Remarks by President Biden and Chancellor Merkel of the Federal Republic of Germany in Press Conference
East Room 5:16 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Thank you all. Please have a seat. Today, it’s been my great honor — and I mean that — to welcome a dear friend back to the White House. And before I say anything else, Chancellor Merkel, I want to express to you and to the people of Germany my…
Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to promote the interests of American workers, businesses, and consumers, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. A fair, open, and competitive marketplace has long been a cornerstone of the American…
Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
Via Teleconference 11:10 A.M. EST MR. ZIENTS: Good morning, and thanks for joining us. Today, Dr. Walensky will provide an update, and Dr. Fauci will present the latest science on Omicron. I’ll start by briefly underscoring the key points the President made yesterday. The coming weeks are going to be challenging. We’re going to see…
White House Competition Council
“Capitalism without competition isn’t capitalism; it’s exploitation. Without healthy competition, big players can change and charge whatever they want and treat you however they want.” President Biden For decades, corporate consolidation has been accelerating. In over 75% of U.S. industries, a smaller number of large companies now control more of the business than they did…