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…
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Remarks by President Biden at the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference
Marriot MarquisWashington, D.C. 10:56 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) Well, thank you, Mr. Mayor, although I didn’t realize that guy is PhD. He’s a — this guy is a pretty smart guy. (Applause.) Please, have a seat, if you have one. (Laughter and applause.) It’s so great to see you all. The…
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration’s Historic Investments and Support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were founded in the face of discrimination and have a proud history and legacy of achievement. HBCUs vary in size and academic focus and serve a range of diverse students and communities in urban, rural, and suburban settings. But all of them create pathways to opportunity for Black students…
FACT SHEET: Vice President Kamala Harris Announces Call to Action to Reduce Maternal Mortality and Morbidity
As part of the Call to Action, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) releases new report estimating that 720,000 more people would gain Medicaid postpartum coverage if states act; the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposes establishment of “Birthing-Friendly” hospital designation and issues guidance to states on how to provide Medicaid…
Announcing Priority Area Leaders of The President’s Management Agenda
By Jason Miller, Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget Last November, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and President’s Management Council (PMC) launched the Biden-Harris Management Agenda Vision—an ambitious and bold roadmap for ensuring an equitable, effective, and accountable Federal Government that delivers results for all. Since then we have made…
Remarks by President Biden on Hurricane Ian Response and Recovery Efforts
Fisherman’s WharfFort Myers, Florida 3:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, Gov and the First Lady, thank you very much for the hospitality. And, you know, I want to thank the Mayor and the County Chair. Cecil took me on a little helicopter ride, and we went out on Sanibel Island and all across. And it…
Remarks by President Biden at a Campaign Reception | San Francisco, CA
One Market RestaurantSan Francisco, California 6:55 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much. Look, I got my instructions: I’m going to be very brief with my comments, and then I’m going to go answer any questions you want for as long as you want me to answer. Okay? First of all, you know, I want to…
Statement by President Biden on 4.6 Million Americans Gaining Health Insurance This Year
I made a promise to do everything in my power to ensure that all Americans have access to quality, affordable health care — because I believe that health care is a right, not a privilege. As 2021 draws to a close, I am proud to say that more than 4.6 million Americans have gained health…
Remarks by Vice President Harris on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
CATS Bus GarageCharlotte, North Carolina 12:03 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: (Applause.) Hello, everyone. Hello. Hello, everyone. Thank you. Thank you. Please have a seat. Please have a seat. It is wonderful to be back in North Carolina. Chanda, I want to thank you for your skill, for your knowledge, for showing us around today,…
The Biden-Harris Administration Advances Equal Pay and Promotes Gender Equity Through President Biden’s Invest in America Agenda
By: Jennifer Klein White House Gender Policy Council Today is Equal Pay Day, a moment to highlight the persistent gender pay gap between men and women and recommit to fighting for equal pay for all. In 2021, women working full-time, year-round were paid 84 cents, on average, for every dollar paid to men. Pay disparities…
