Acting Director LaBelle: “These actions and this funding are just the start of the Biden Administration’s historic commitment to ensuring the Federal Government promotes evidence-based public health and public safety actions to address this epidemic amidst a changing drug environment” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, National Drug Control Policy Acting Director Regina LaBelle testified before the…
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FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Responds to Immediate Needs of the Community in the Buffalo and Uvalde Attacks
The Biden-Harris Administration is using the full resources of the federal government to respond to the horrific massacres that took place at Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, New York, and at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. This fact sheet summarizes some key federal social service programs and other supports that are part of that…
Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Moderated Conversation on CDFIs and Small Businesses
A.J. Fletcher Opera TheaterRaleigh, North Carolina 1:31 P.M. EST MR. BUZO: Okay. Well, hello, everyone. Thank you for being here. And, well, thank you for the leaders who are here and bringing us together to discuss this important — very important topic. In my role in Univision North Carolina, in news, I have a special…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at the 113th NAACP National Convention
Atlantic City Convention CenterAtlantic City, New Jersey 11:54 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everyone! (Applause.) Good morning! Good morning. Have a seat. Please, have a seat. Oh, it is so good to be here with all my sisters and brothers. (Laughs.) Let me just thank Vice Chair Boykin-Towns for that incredible introduction. It means so much. My…
FACT SHEET: Private Sector Steps Up on Cancer Moonshot Call to Action on Cancer Screening
The White House announces private sector commitments in response to the call to action from President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on cancer screening. These new actions and collaborations mark progress toward the Cancer Moonshot goal to decrease the death rate from cancer by at least 50 percent over the next 25 years. Just…
FACT SHEET: The Biden Administration Accelerates Whole-of-Government Effort to Prevent, Detect, and Treat Long COVID
The U.S. has made tremendous progress in our fight against COVID-19. Today, Americans have the tools they need to protect against and treat the virus. At the same time, millions of individuals continue to experience prolonged illness from COVID-19, known as “Long COVID.” Many report debilitating, lasting symptoms that can persist long after the acute…
Remarks By Vice President Harris At Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s 70th Boule
Orange County Convention CenterOrlando, Florida 11:48 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good morning, sorors! (Applause.) (Laughs.) Oh, my goodness. Oh. Good morning, good morning, good morning. (Applause.) Please have a seat. We have so much to talk about. (Laughter.) Oh, my goodness. What a sight my eyes do behold. (Applause.) It is so good to be…
President Biden Announces Intent to Appoint Commissioners to the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint the following leaders as commissioners to the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders: The Commission will advise the President on ways the public, private, and non-profit sectors can work together to advance equity and opportunity for every Asian American, Native…
Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Moderated Conversation with Annie Gonzalez During the National “Fight for Our Freedoms” College Tour
The College of Southern NevadaLas Vegas, Nevada 1:09 P.M. PDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. (Laughter and applause.) Can we hear it for Pio? (Applause.) Oh, it’s good to be with everybody. Please, let’s have a seat. MS. GONZALEZ: Hello. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi, friend. (Laughs.) MS. GONZALEZ: Hello, Madam Vice President Kamala Harris. (Applause.) …
Approaching Policy with Equity in Mind
By Kalisha Dessources Figures and Catherine E. Lhamon The converging crises our nation faces today have exposed and exacerbated inequities that have long been with us. As we work to overcome those crises and build back better, we have an opportunity before us to pursue bold and necessary change to advance equity and opportunity for…
