East Room 1:09 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thank you, Teresa. What a — what a lovely introduction. You have such grace and calm and charm. I said on the way out — I said, “If it gets confusing, just say, ‘Here’s Joe.’” (Laughter.) She said, “I think I’ll be…
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FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates International Day of the Girl and Continues Commitment to Supporting Youth in the U.S. and Abroad
International Day of the Girl provides an opportunity to celebrate the leadership of girls around the world and recommit to addressing the barriers that continue to limit their full participation. Today, to commemorate International Day of the Girl, First Lady Jill Biden will host the second “Girls Leading Change” event at the White House to…
FACT SHEET: President Biden and Vice President Harris Announce Additional Actions to Reduce Gun Violence and Save Lives
New Executive Order Directs Federal Agencies to Combat Emerging Firearms Threats andImprove School-Based Active Shooter Drills Today, President Biden and Vice President Harris are announcing a new Executive Order directing federal agencies to improve school-based active shooter drills and combat the emerging threats of machinegun conversion devices and unserialized, 3D-printed firearms, as well as additional…
Remarks by President Biden on the September Jobs Report and National Manufacturing Day
Roosevelt Room 12:20 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hey, folks. How are you? Q Pretty good. How are you? THE PRESIDENT: Good news today: This morning, we learned the economy created 336,000 jobs in September alone. That means, since I’ve taken office, we’ve created 13.9 million new jobs. You’ve heard me say it before; I’m going…
CNN (Op-Ed): Biden is Keeping His Promises to Americans with Disabilities
By: Ambassador Susan E. Rice, White House Domestic Policy Advisor After the accident, Tyree Brown could barely write her own name. The 2015 car crash injured her spine and rendered the 26-year-old Maryland artist quadriplegic, paralyzing parts of her upper and lower body. Lengthy stints in rehab and a nursing home followed, coupled with painstaking occupational therapy.…
FACT SHEET: Biden Administration Announces Actions to Address the Health Effects of Military Exposures
Exposure to contaminants and environmental hazards poses a major health concern for veterans of all generations. There are also gaps and delays in the scientific evidence demonstrating conclusive links between known exposures and health impacts, leaving many veterans without access to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and high-quality treatment to address significant health conditions.…
Remarks by President Biden and Members of the Competition Council Announcing New Actions to Lower Costs for Hardworking Families by Fighting Corporate Rip-offs
State Dining Room 2:50 P.M. EST MR. CHOPRA: Good afternoon. Whether it’s a credit card bill, Internet bill, grocery bill, or anything else in a monthly budget, President Biden has been focused on promoting competition, lowering costs, and stopping profiteering. Today, we’re taking action to stop excessive fees in the banking industry. We’re closing a loophole abused by…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Commemorates the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Uplifts Commitment to Protecting the Civil Rights of all Americans
Sixty years ago, on July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“the Act”)—the most significant piece of civil rights legislation in our Nation’s history since Reconstruction. The Act outlawed segregation in business establishments, public schools, and other public places and prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color,…
Statement by President Joe Biden on the Passing of Former Senator Orrin Hatch
Jill and I and the entire Biden family are saddened to learn of the passing of Orrin Hatch, the longest-serving Senator in Utah’s history, and the longest-serving Republican Senator in our nation’s history. Orrin Hatch once shared in an interview that he had a soft side, and he had a tough side. To serve with…
Remarks by Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall at the 30th Anniversary of The National Guard’s State Partnership Program
General Hokanson – thank you for your lifetime of service and leadership. And to all the Army and Air National Guard personnel here – thank you for your continuing and critical service to our nation. You’re uniquely positioned within our Joint Force, serving both community and country. Under your State Active Duty and Title 32…
