Via TeleconferenceSouth Court Auditorium 1:13 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, first of all, hi, everybody. It’s good to — I’m supposed to look over here and not at you guys. But we got six governors with us today — Democrats and Republicans — and they’re meeting the moment: Governor Mills of Maine, Governor DeWine of…
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This Mother’s Day, More Moms Back at Work, but Care Challenges Remain
Post-pandemic, mothers have reengaged with the labor force thanks to the robust recovery and ARP, but childcare challenges remain.
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Support and Advance Women’s Economic Security
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is marking the upcoming 30th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) by announcing new actions to support and advance women’s economic security. For thirty years, the FMLA has helped Americans take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave from work when they are seriously ill or to care…
FACT SHEET: President Biden to Visit Minnesota to Highlight Investments in Rural America, Lead Administration-Wide Rural Event Series
On Wednesday, November 1, President Biden will travel to Minnesota to lead his Administration’s Investing in Rural America Event Series. Over the course of two weeks, President Biden, Cabinet members, and Senior Administration Officials will barnstorm across the country to highlight how Bidenomics and the President’s Investing in America agenda are ensuring rural Americans do…
Press Call by Vice President Harris on the American Rescue Plan and the Care Economy
Via Teleconference 4:23 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you. And good afternoon to everyone. So, we are convened to address a subject that is critical to the well-being of millions of American families and — and, frankly, to the future of our nation, and that is the issue of home and community-based care. Today,…
Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
Via Teleconference 3:04 P.M. EDT MR. ZIENTS: Good afternoon. Thanks for joining us. In a moment, I’ll turn to Drs. Walensky, Fauci, and Murthy. I’ll start by discussing the progress we’re making on testing, vaccination, and boosters — three critical parts of the President’s six-point plan to accelerate our path out of the pandemic. First,…
A Proclamation on National Equal Pay Day, 2023
Despite historic growth, rising wages, and unemployment at a near record low, women working full-time, year-round are paid an average 84 cents for every dollar paid to men. Pay disparities are even more pronounced for Black women, Native American women, Latinas, many Asian American women, and women with disabilities. On Equal Pay Day,…
Remarks by Vice President Harris Before Roundtable Conversation on the National “Fight for Reproductive Freedoms” Tour | Grand Rapids, MI
Fountain Street ChurchGrand Rapids, Michigan 2:11 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Governor. (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, thank you. Let me start by thanking the governor. The last time I saw you, we were together at my home. And your leadership in this state and your national leadership has been extraordinary. And you…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, January 17, 2023
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:52 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Wow. Such a quiet day. Nothing going on here. Come on. Come on, guys. Here. Please, right here. Come on. And Steve. COACH KERR: Thank you. MR. CURRY: Can we flank you from the center? MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Yeah. Yeah, please flank me. I love…
Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
Via Teleconference 11:10 A.M. EDT MR. ZIENTS: Good morning, and thank you for joining us. Today, the main topic of our briefing is our plan for booster shots. So I’ll turn to Drs. Murthy, Walensky, and Fauci in just a moment. First, I want to provide a brief update on our fight against the virus. …
