1. Led to the Strongest Jobs Recovery on Record: When President Biden came into office, there was tremendous economic uncertainty. Unemployment was at 6.1% when ARP passed. It was expected to average 5% in 2022. With the passage of ARP, unemployment averaged 3.6% in 2022 and fell to 3.4% at the beginning of 2023. 2. Powered…
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FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Over $3 Billion to Reconnect Communities That Have Been Left Behind and Divided by Transportation Infrastructure
Today, President Biden will travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to announce $3.3 billion to reconnect and rebuild communities in more than 40 states, including those that were divided by transportation infrastructure decades ago and have long been overlooked. These projects will increase access to health care, schools, jobs, places of worship, and other essential services and…
Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Moderated Conversation with Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings During the Nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour
Georgia International Convention Center College Park, Georgia 3:22 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. Good afternoon. (Applause.) MR. MILLINGS: Good afternoon, Atlanta. How’s everybody doing? (Applause.) How’s everybody doing? (Applause.) Okay. We’re in Atlanta. But — but before we get started, I want to welcome you to the Economic Opportunity Tour. This is…
FACT SHEET: President Biden Designates Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
Today, on what would have been Emmett Till’s 82nd birthday, President Biden will sign a proclamation establishing the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument in Mississippi and Illinois. The new national monument will tell the story of the events surrounding Emmett Till’s murder, their significance in the civil rights movement and American history, and the…
A Proclamation on National Entrepreneurship Month, 2023
Whether they are running family restaurants or opening new factories, American entrepreneurs create businesses that are the heart and soul of our communities. This National Entrepreneurship Month, we honor the job creators, business owners, and daring innovators who remind us of the promise of the American Dream. When I first took…
FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Kicks Off Nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour in Atlanta
Vice President Harris’s visit highlights recent $158 million Reconnecting Communities Award for The Stitch project to reconnect Atlanta neighborhoods and drive economic growth Vice President Harris to meet with small business owners who are taking advantage of Biden-Harris Administration resources to help launch and scale their businesses Today, Vice President Kamala Harris is kicking off…
Vice President Kamala Harris Launches Nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour
The Vice President will kick off her multi-state tour with a moderated conversation in Atlanta, GA on April 29 and an event in Detroit, MI during the following week WASHINGTON – Vice President Kamala Harris announced today that she will embark on a nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour with a series of events focused on investing…
Neera Tanden Remarks to Press on PAVE Anniversary
As Prepared For Delivery: Thank you, Vice President Harris for the introduction and for your leadership on this important issue. And hello, everyone. It’s great to be with you all for my first press call as Domestic Policy Advisor. Two years ago today, President Biden visited Tulsa, Oklahoma, on the anniversary of the Tulsa Race…
Remarks by Vice President Harris During a Moderated Conversation at the NAACP 114th Annual Convention
Boston Convention and Exhibition CenterBoston, Massachusetts 7:14 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everyone. (Applause.) Good evening. MS. CAMPBELL: Hi. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi, General. MS. CAMPBELL: Hi, Vice President. I will tell you, I was remarking to my team that I feel like Oprah. (Laughter.) It’s — it’s an honor and a privilege to have you, of…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at CNN’s Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom
Greek Theatre Los Angeles, California THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everyone. Good evening. (Applause.) Good evening. And Happy Juneteenth. (Applause.) So, tonight, with joy, we gather with friends and family to celebrate America’s newest national holiday. (Applause.) So when I served in the United States Senate, I was proud to co-sponsor a bill to make…
