Despite the progress our nation has made over the last four months, there remain two million fewer women in the workforce than there were before the pandemic struck – taking a toll on our economy and on millions of families across the country. Thirty years of progress in women’s labor force participation has been eroded;…
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Building Back Better: The American Jobs Plan and the American Families Plan
For the past four decades, the view that lower taxes, less spending, and fewer regulations would generate stronger economic growth has exerted substantial influence on U.S. public policy. Over this period, the United States has underinvested in public goods such as infrastructure and innovation, and gains from growth have accrued disproportionately to the top of…
FACT SHEET: How President Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda Helps Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities
One year ago, with the country at a crossroads, President Biden unveiled his Build Back Better Agenda. Facing a raging pandemic, unprecedented economic downturn, profound climate crisis, and persistent racial injustices, President Biden outlined an ambitious agenda that would position America not just to return to where we were, but to build back better towards…
Remarks by President Biden and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres Before Bilateral Meeting
United Nations HeadquartersNew York, New York 11:54 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: (In progress.) …really positive, particularly you stepping in to access grain out of Ukraine and Russia. And — but there’s so much more we can do, I think. We’re — we’re prepared. And it wasn’t hyperbole what I was suggesting when I spoke. There…
Remarks by President Biden on the Whole-of-Government Response and Recovery Efforts in Maui, Hawaii, and the Ongoing Response to Hurricane Idalia
Roosevelt Room 2:44 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hey, everybody. Folks, thanks for being here. Earlier today, I made a point to speak to all the governors most likely to be impacted by this storm. I spoke with Governor DeSantis several times, Governor Kemp, Governor McMaster, and Governor Cooper about the impacts of the storm and…
FACT SHEET: Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and Build Back Better Agenda Present Bright Future for Solar Power, Good Jobs, and More Affordable Energy
New Department of Energy Issue Brief Details How Solar Investments Create Good-Paying Jobs and Reduce Consumer Costs for Energy Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) released a new issue brief that details a bright future for solar power, good jobs, and affordable energy in the United States. President Biden’s proposed investments in the Bipartisan Infrastructure…
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…
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Biden-Harris Administration Investments Driving Expansion of American Energy Jobs
Thank you, Mayor Schember, for your leadership and for your partnership. As an Erie County native, an Edinboro kid, I am especially be grateful to be here – to be back home. Today, we stand together to lift up and reflect on the progress we are making as a nation, progress propelled by the hard…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Campaign Event | Detroit, MI
Northwestern High School Detroit, Michigan 1:19 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi, everyone. Good afternoon, Detroit. (Applause.) Oh, it’s good to be in the house of labor. (Applause.) Can we hear it for Tyrese? (Applause.) Tyrese, I want to thank you for your extraordinary leadership and all of your words and the heart and soul…
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Highlights Investments in Rural America, Invites Public Nominations for Rural Innovators Initiative
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration will host a Rural Communities in Action event at the White House to highlight how the Administration is investing in rural communities. White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden, White House Office of Public Engagement Director Stephen Benjamin, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will provide remarks that highlight how…
