Private ResidenceParamus, New Jersey THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Please have a seat. Good afternoon, everyone. Inez, thank you for that introduction. That means a lot. It really does. And, you know, my mother had many sayings, and one of them is — she would say to me, “Kamala, you may be the first to do many…
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Remarks by President Biden on Broadband Investments
East Room 12:13 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Please. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Please. Thank you. Although I like the fact Joe Manchin is standing all this time. (Laughter.) He’s a friend. Hi, Joe Joe. How are you, pal? Before I begin, let me say a few words about the events in Russia. And excuse me, I’m a…
FACT SHEET: Biden Administration Outlines Key Resources to Invest in Coal and Power Plant Community Economic Revitalization
White House Releases Initial Report Detailing Existing Resources for Energy Communities Department of Energy Announces $109.5 Million to Support Energy Jobs, Executive Director to Spearhead Interagency Efforts Today, the White House Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization released a report that was delivered to President Biden and included the…
A Proclamation on National Rural Health Day, 2021
America’s rural communities feed and fuel our country, steward our precious lands, and are home to 1 out of every 5 Americans. As we continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and make the investments we need to build back better, we must ensure that our recovery includes and strengthens our Nation’s rural communities. On National…
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…
President Biden Announces Key Regional Appointments for USDA and HUD
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden appointed the following individuals to serve in key regional leadership roles at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Blong Xiong, USDA State Executive Director, Farm Service Agency, California Matt Gellings, USDA State Executive Director, Farm Service Agency, Idaho Whitney…
President Biden Announces Key Regional Appointments for USDA and SBA
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key regional roles at the United States Department of Agriculture and the Small Business Administration: Thaddeus Fairley, State Executive Director, Farm Service Agency, Mississippi Eugene Schriefer, State Executive Director, Farm Service Agency, Wisconsin Charlene Fernandez, State Director, Rural…
FACT SHEET: Putting the Public First: Improving Customer Experience and Service Delivery for the American People
The Federal Government interacts with millions of people each day and provides vital services during some of the most critical moments in people’s lives. Whether searching for vaccine safety information, claiming retirement benefits, receiving health insurance, passing through a security checkpoint, or checking the status of a farm loan application, Americans expect Government services to…
White House Announces Virtual Guests for the First Lady’s Box 2021 Joint Session of Congress
Traditionally, First Ladies have invited guests to join her in her viewing box for presidential speeches to Congress and other events of national importance. This year, because of safety measures related to COVID-19, the First Lady’s guests for the President’s Address to the Joint Session of Congress will be watching the speech remotely. At 4:00 PM…
A Proclamation on National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2021
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize that Hispanic heritage is American heritage. We see it in every aspect of our national life: on our television and movie screens, in the music that moves our feet, and in the foods we enjoy. We benefit from the many contributions of Hispanic scientists working in labs across the…