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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Supports Puerto Rico’s Recovery and Renewal in its First Year in Office
From the first day in office and every day since, the Biden-Harris Administration has been fully committed to supporting Puerto Rico’s recovery and renewal. President Biden has long believed that Puerto Rico, and the more than 3 million American citizens who call it home, deserves to be treated with dignity, equality, and respect, with good…
Remarks by President Biden in Roundtable with CEOS on the Economy
South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 2:38 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, folks. Can they hear me up on the stage there? Well, let me begin by saying I apologize for being a little late. There’s a vote going on right now that I’ve a mild interest in. (Laughs.) And I apologize for keeping you…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on the Administration’s Efforts to Mark Equal Pay Day
6:34 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Thanks so much for joining us today. My name is [senior administration official]. This call will be on background and attributable to “senior administration officials.” The contents will be embargoed until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow. By participating in the call, you’re agreeing to those terms. First, to start, I’ll pass it to [senior…
FACT SHEET: The American Jobs Plan Supports Small Businesses
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, many small businesses struggled to grow and compete globally as a result of the U.S.’ aging infrastructure, constrained workforce, and tax code that benefits large, multi-national corporations. Prior to the pandemic, more than half of small business owners said infrastructure investments are crucial to the success of their business, 7…
President Biden Announces Key Regional Appointments for USDA, HHS, EPA, and HUD
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 (USDA), Health and Human Services (HHS), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Kyle Wilkens, USDA State Director, Rural Development, Missouri Rhiannon Hampson, USDA…
