Nancy G. Abudu, of Georgia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit, vice Beverly Baldwin Martin, retired. Jennifer M. Adams, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Career Minister, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Cabo…
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FACT SHEET: Supporting Veterans Experiencing Financial Hardship and Addressing the Harmful Effects of Military Environmental Exposures
The President believes that our Nation has a sacred obligation– to properly prepare and equip the troops we send into harm’s way, and to care for them and their families when they return home. Far too often military service comes with a cost, and we owe it to our veterans and their families to address…
ICYMI: Joe Biden: The U.S. won’t back down from the challenge of Putin and Hamas
Washington Post: Joe Biden: The U.S. won’t back down from the challenge of Putin and Hamas[President Joe Biden, 11/18/23] Today, the world faces an inflection point, where the choices we make — including in the crises in Europe and the Middle East — will determine the direction of our future for generations to come. What will our…
Remarks by Vice President Harris on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Historic Investments to Remove and Replace Lead Pipes
Community Empowerment AssociationPittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1:51 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. Good afternoon. Kim, I want to thank you for that. We had a wonderful conversation with Hanna, who I think is out here — there’s Hanna — and Gwendolyn. And I just want to thank the leaders here in Pittsburgh, in Pennsylvania, for…
A Proclamation on Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2021.
Thirty-one years ago, on July 26, 1990, our Nation moved closer to the fulfillment of its foundational promise when we passed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This landmark law affirms and protects the fundamental rights of people with disabilities — the right to equal opportunity, economic self-sufficiency, independent living, and equitable participation in every…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Launches the Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative to Create Equitable, Debt-Free Pathways to High-Paying Jobs
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing the launch of the Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative, a national network of more than 200 employers and industry organizations, labor organizations, educators, workforce intermediaries, and community-based organizations who are committed to strengthening and diversifying Registered Apprenticeship. Registered Apprenticeship is a high-quality, debt-free, equitable “earn and learn” model with a nationally…
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Launches the SAVE Plan, the Most Affordable Student Loan Repayment Plan Ever to Lower Monthly Payments for Millions of Borrowers
See President Biden’s Video Announcing the Plan HERE: “Today I’m proud to announce a new program called the SAVE Plan. It’s the most affordable student loan plan ever.” Borrowers can sign up by visiting StudentAid.gov/SAVE The Biden-Harris Administration believes that education beyond high school should unlock doors to opportunity, not leave borrowers stranded with debt they cannot…
President Biden’s FY 2023 Budget Advances Equity
From his first days in office, the President has pursued an agenda to ensure all Americans can lead lives of dignity and extend the reach of America’s promise. Consistent with the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to a whole-of-government effort to advance equity and racial justice, the President’s Budget for fiscal year 2023 makes historic investments to…
Ambassador Susan E. Rice Remarks at Anti-Defamation League National Leadership Summit
As Prepared For Delivery: Thank you, Jonathan, and good afternoon, everyone. My thanks to the Anti-Defamation League for the opportunity to speak at this year’s National Leadership Summit. Jonathan, we deeply appreciate ADL’s work to combat hate in the United States and around the world. Thank you for your leadership and engagement with the Biden-Harris…
Remarks by President Biden at Signing of S. 3373, “The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promises to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022”
East Room 10:13 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Please. Please have a seat. Danielle, thank you. Before I begin today, I want to say a word about the news that came out today relative to the economy. Actually, I just want to say a number: zero. Today, we received news that our economy had zero percent…
