By Heather Boushey and Kevin Rinz In what is being called the “Great Resignation,” workers across America are leaving their jobs in record numbers. Anecdotal reports suggest that workers—from waitstaff to health care professional to teachers—are frustrated by low wages, irregular hours, or difficult or unsafe working conditions. Over the last year, there were almost…
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Remarks By President Biden Highlighting State and Local Leaders Who Are Investing American Rescue Plan Funding
3:26 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, folks. I — I’m flanked by real protection here. (Laughter.) Thank you all for being here. And I want to — I want to thank the Attorney General, Merrick Garland, who is standing behind me, for joining us today. He’s doing an incredible job as our Attorney General.…
Statement from President Biden on His Intent to Nominate Michael Barr to Serve as Vice Chair for Supervision of the Federal Reserve
Today, I am announcing my intent to nominate Michael Barr as the next Vice Chair for Supervision of the Federal Reserve. Michael brings the expertise and experience necessary for this important position at a critical time for our economy and families across the country. Since I took office, the economy has created nearly 8 million jobs,…
Remarks by President Biden on Protecting American Consumers from Junk Fees
South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 11:21 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, good morning. Today, my administration is announcing new actions to lower the cost of everyday living for American families, to put more money in the pockets of middle-income and working-class Americans, to hold big corporations accountable. And these steps will immediately start saving Americans,…
Statement by President Biden on Today’s Economic News
Today, we received two pieces of economic news which underscore that our recovery is continuing to progress, but that we also have more work to do before our economy is back to normal. First, on employment, we learned that we have had six consecutive weeks of decline in new unemployment claims. The number of workers…
Remarks by President Biden at a Democratic National Committee Rally
The Liacouras CenterPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 5:17 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Philadelphia! (Applause.) Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) Don’t jump! Good to see you all. (Applause.) This crowd is so loud I think you can hear us in Latrobe. (Applause.) They’re going to hear us. They’re going to hear us on Tuesday. (Applause.) Folks, I’m Jill Biden’s…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:16 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Today, the Biden-Harris administration announced that manufacturers of all 10 drugs selected for negotiation have decided to participate in the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, another major step in President Biden’s fight to lower healthcare costs…
FACT SHEET: In State of the Union, President Biden to Outline Vision to Advance Progress on Unity Agenda in Year Ahead
During his first State of the Union address, President Biden announced a four-part Unity Agenda focused on areas where members of both parties can come together and make additional progress for the American people: ending cancer as we know it; delivering on the sacred obligation to veterans; tackling the mental health crisis; and beating the opioid and…
FACT SHEET: In State of the Union, President Biden to Outline Vision to Advance Progress on Unity Agenda in Year Ahead
During his first State of the Union address, President Biden announced a four-part Unity Agenda focused on areas where members of both parties can come together and make additional progress for the American people: ending cancer as we know it; delivering on the sacred obligation to veterans; tackling the mental health crisis; and beating the opioid and…
Remarks by President Biden at a Campaign Reception
Private ResidenceWashington, D.C. THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much. Look, you’re all standing. I’ll try to make this as short and to the point as I can. Folks, I never quite thought of it the way my hostess just explained what she thinks about why people do what they do. You know, I —…
