12:42 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Got a few things for you all at the top. Today in Tulsa, the President will tour the Greenwood Cultural Center, meet with surviving members of the community, and deliver remarks to commemorate the Tulsa Race Massacre. One hundred years ago, the thriving Black community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was…
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A Proclamation on Mother’s Day, 2021
Each year on the second Sunday in May, we take time to thank and celebrate mothers across America — those who give us life and believe in us, so we can believe in ourselves. Throughout our history, even as they have nurtured and guided us, mothers have built, shaped, led, and sustained our Nation with selflessness…
Biden-Harris Administration Calls for Historic Levels of Funding to Prevent and Treat Addiction and Overdose
Largest funding increases are for treatment and prevention services Washington, D.C. — The Biden-Harris Administration today submitted to Congress the President’s Budget for fiscal year (FY) 2022. As the Administration continues to make progress defeating the COVID-19 pandemic and getting our economy back on track, the Budget makes historic investments to address the overdose epidemic.…
A Proclamation on National Building Safety Month, 2021
Throughout this past year, we have come to appreciate the contributions and complexity of our building and built environment. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people saw their homes become more than a place of dwelling, evolving into a comprehensive space for education, work, childcare, and entertainment. During National Building Safety Month, we recognize the importance…
REMARKS BY VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS ON INVESTING IN BROADBAND
South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 11:55 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, Madam President.Good morning to everyone. Secretary Gina Raimondo, Secretary Deb Haaland, I want to thank you both, on behalf of the President and myself, for your leadership. I have watched closely as you have taken the helm at the Department of Commerce…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, April 2, 2021
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:33 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Okay. A special guest. A member of our Jobs Cabinet. Today, I am thrilled to have Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh with us. As you all know, Secretary Walsh was mayor of the City of Boston for the last seven years. While mayor, he…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jen Psaki Aboard Air Force One En Route Crystal Lake, IL
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Crystal Lake, Illinois 11:13 A.M. CDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Welcome to our trip to Crystal Lake, Illinois. In Crystal Lake, the President will make the case for generational investments in human infrastructure and other critical priorities like clean energy that form his Build Back Better agenda, a combination of…
Remarks by Vice President Harris Before a Meeting with Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Vice President’s Ceremonial Office 2:25 P.M. EDT VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS: Well, I’m very pleased to welcome the Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Chairman Raul Ruiz, and the members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to the Ceremonial Office of the Vice President of the United States. Many of us have worked together over the many,…
The American Rescue Plan (ARP): Top Highlights from 3 Years of Recovery
The American Rescue Plan has led to a historic recovery across the country, with 15 million jobs created and the longest streak of sub-4% unemployment in more than 50 years. It’s led to a recovery where more Americans are working than ever before and more Americans are taking the act of faith of starting a…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, May 7, 2021
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:29 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hey. Hi, everyone. We were a little early today. I apologize for that. Okay, so good afternoon and happy “Jobs Day.” Today I’m honored to have Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen join me here. Secretary Yellen has almost 50 years of experience in academia and…
