Older Americans have worked their whole lives to achieve the American Dream for their families and communities, making our Nation stronger and building a future of possibilities for new generations. This month, we celebrate their immense contributions to our country and stand firm in our efforts to ensure that every…
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Readout: National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr. Visits Michigan to Promote Efforts to Bring Good Paying Cyber Jobs to Manufacturing and Protect K-12 Schools from Cyber Threats
April 15-16, 2024 This week, in Detroit and Lansing, Michigan, National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr. joined Chairman of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Gary Peters in his home state to share the Biden-Harris Administration’s work to build the Nation’s cybersecurity workforce and bring good-paying cyber jobs to Michigan. He also…
The Next Phase of Electricity Decarbonization? Planned Power Capacity is Nearly All Zero-Carbon
For the first time since the mid-20th century, over 95 percent of this year’s planned new electric-generating capacity in the United States is zero-carbon.[1] Natural gas has long been relied on to ensure the nation’s power grids deliver electricity when needed. However, recent trends indicate a shift: Between 2020 and 2024, the share of new…
Statement by President Biden on PCE Inflation Data
Last month incomes were up, and overall prices were down – that’s according to an important measure of inflation, which showed prices actually came down nationwide last month. In other words, while the price of some things went up, the price of other things went down by even more. The American people are starting to…
Statement by President Biden on State Unemployment Rates
Americans all across the country are back at work in record numbers. 22 states – a record high – have unemployment rates at or below 3 percent, and 14 states now have their lowest unemployment rate on record. This is the latest sign that my Administration’s economic plan is working. Last month, America created 528,000…
Kate Bedingfield to Depart After 4 Years Leading Biden Communications Team; to be Succeeded by Ben LaBolt
Kate Bedingfield, who has served as White House Communications Director since President Biden’s inauguration, will leave the White House at the end of February and will be replaced as White House Communications Director by Ben LaBolt. Bedingfield, who served as then-Vice President Joe Biden’s communications director in 2015-2016 and then as Deputy Campaign Manager for…
The Economics Behind the President’s Economic Agenda
Over the past several decades, the United States has failed to make important investments in its economy and underlying infrastructure. This has resulted in unequal economic growth and an economy that is not delivering the living standards it could. A common issue with these problems is that the private market cannot be expected to solve…
A Proclamation on National Wilderness Month, 2023
America’s natural wonders are marvels of the world. People travel across seas and continents to behold the spirit of this great land embodied by our majestic mountains, breathtaking deserts, emerald valleys, and mighty rivers. During National Wilderness Month, we celebrate the power and promise of our country’s extraordinary natural gifts and renew our…
A Proclamation on National Building Safety Month, 2023
Modern building codes help to ensure that our homes, schools, workplaces, and gathering spots are safely constructed and secure, keeping the power on, our country strong, and our lives moving forward. During National Building Safety Month, we recommit to helping every community in America make all of its structures safer, more sustainable, and more resilient…
A Proclamation on National Public Lands Day, 2023
Our public lands — including our national parks, monuments, forests, and wildlife preserves — are irreplaceable and home to so many of the natural wonders that represent the heart and soul of our Nation. They unite and inspire us, and from generation to generation, they have sustained us. On National Public Lands Day, we…
