Over the last three decades, American families have experienced a rise in the costs of many necessities that has made it difficult for them to attain economic security. Researchers estimate, for example, that 80 percent of families saw the share of budgets dedicated to spending on needs such as housing and health care increase by…
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A Proclamation on American Red Cross Month, 2021
Throughout our country’s history, the humanitarian spirit of the American people has shined as a beacon of hope in times of crisis. It is written in our DNA that when hardship strikes, we come together to ensure that no one faces it alone. It is in that spirit that we celebrate American Red Cross Month,…
On-the-Record Press Call by National Security Council Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere Juan Gonzalez on Official Travel to Brazil and Argentina
2:32 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to a briefing to discuss the National Security Advisor’s trip to Brazil and Argentina. We weren’t able to be joined by the National Security Advisor today, so we are joined by National Security Council Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere Juan Gonzalez. This call is on the…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:03 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi, everybody. Happy Tuesday. Hope everyone had a restful Memorial Day — an observant one, as well. Let’s get started. For months, the President made clear that Congress must meet its basic constitutional responsibility to prevent a first-ever default, just as it has been…
FACT SHEET: Delivering on the Next Generation of Innovation and Partnership with Australia
President Biden of the United States is welcoming Prime Minister Albanese of Australia on October 25, 2023 for an official visit and state dinner. The two leaders will reaffirm the strength of the U.S.-Australia alliance and the evolution of its reach beyond defense and security into a force for increased prosperity and innovation across the…
FACT SHEET: President Biden Issues Call for State and Local Leaders to Dedicate More American Rescue Plan Funding to Make Our Communities Safer – And Deploy These Dollars Quickly
President Biden also highlights $10 billion in American Rescue Plan funding already committed to public safety and violence prevention and praises those states, cities, and rural counties that have answered his call to action. President Biden believes that Americans deserve to feel safe no matter where they live, and he is committed to using every…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, March 17, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:55 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Sorry, I think I jumped the two-minute gun. I was just excited to see you all on St. Patrick’s Day. Okay, a couple of items for all of you at the top. Today, we wanted to highlight the strong unemployment claim data…
Remarks by President Biden On Increasing the Supply of Semiconductors And Rebuilding Our Supply Chains
South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 11:29 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, you’ve introduced a kid from Scranton, Pennsylvania. I didn’t (inaudible) either, so. (Laughter.) It’s great to be with you. Pat, thanks for the introduction. And this is a truly historic investment in America, in American workers. This group of Washington reporters have heard…
A Proclamation on National Fair Housing Month, 2021
Exactly 1 week after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., struck at the soul of our Nation, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a landmark piece of legislation — an enduring testament to the ideals of Dr. King that enshrined a portion of his legacy in the lives and laws of the American people. …
Biden-Harris Administration Announces First-Year Drug Policy Priorities
Washington, D.C. — Today, Regina LaBelle, Acting Director of National Drug Control Policy, announced the Biden-Harris Administration’s Drug Policy Priorities for the Administration’s first year. The seven priorities propose specific and targeted actions to reduce overdoses and promote recovery, including expanding access to quality treatment, reducing an increasingly lethal supply of illicit substances, and enhancing…
