President Biden believes that as Americans, we have a sacred obligation to care for our nations’ veterans and their families – both while they are deployed and after they return home. The American Jobs Plan will help meet this obligation by creating millions of good jobs for veterans and their spouses, growing opportunities for small…
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Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to promote the interests of American workers, businesses, and consumers, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. A fair, open, and competitive marketplace has long been a cornerstone of the American…
Remarks by President Biden at Virtual Meeting with Elected Officials to Discuss the Importance of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Via TeleconferenceSouth Court Auditorium (August 11, 2021) 3:13 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, folks. Sorry I’m a few minutes late. It’s good to see you all. Gretchen, how are you? I understand we have another 95,000 people on this Zoom, but apparently there’s a large number of folks on. I’m going to begin by thanking…
Remarks by Vice President Harris During Press Call on Investments in Tribal Broadband
Via Teleconference 1:28 P.M. PDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. It is good to be with you. Before I begin, I will address the historic legislation that President Joe Biden will soon sign into law. Because of President Biden’s leadership, our administration will lower healthcare costs, lower energy costs, fight the climate crisis, and create good-paying…
Statement of Dr. Alondra Nelson on the Affordable Connectivity Program
Communities across America know that infrastructure is personal. The way we answer key questions about technological investments – where we build them, and who benefits – has the power to transform lives and remedy inequity. That’s why today’s announcement of no-cost, high-speed access to the internet for tens of millions of American households is an…
Remarks by President Biden at a Virtual Grassroots Event for the Democratic National Committee
Via Teleconference 4:49 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hey, Jaime. Thank you, Mr. Chairman — Chairman Harrison. I tell you what: Your introduction was great — a little exaggerated, but thank you for your leadership. MR. HARRISON: (Laughs.) THE PRESIDENT: And I want to special thanks to each of you, the grassroots advocates for — from…
Remarks by Vice President Harris on the Biden-Harris Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan
AFL-CIO HeadquartersWashington, D.C. 9:52 A.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Good morning. Have a seat. Have a seat. Good morning. Ms. Jackson, I want to thank you. Your leadership is so inspiring, and the whole group of women and men and the community leaders that — that really have been a voice on these issues for…
Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:34 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey. Good afternoon, all. Q Hello. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Happy Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day — whatever you celebrate. Hope everyone had a restful — a restful time after a big game last night. I can attest, here from the podium, there were some very…
President Biden Announces Seven Key Nominations
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following seven individuals to serve in key roles: Bathsheba Nell Crocker, Nominee for Representative of the United States of America to the Office of the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva, with the rank of Ambassador Claire A. Pierangelo, Nominee for…
FACT SHEET: Biden Administration Advances Expansion & Modernization of the Electric Grid
Departments of Energy and Transportation Announce New Actions to Upgrade America’s Power Infrastructure — Creating Jobs, Increasing Reliability, and Combating Climate Change Today, the White House is making announcements that underscore the Administration’s commitment to accelerating the needed expansion and modernization of America’s power infrastructure to build a more reliable electric grid, create good-paying, union…
