The American Rescue Plan has led to a historic recovery across the country, with 15 million jobs created and the longest streak of sub-4% unemployment in more than 50 years. It’s led to a recovery where more Americans are working than ever before and more Americans are taking the act of faith of starting a…
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A Proclamation on National Rural Health Day, 2023
America’s rural communities are indispensable to who we are as a Nation, where over 60 million people who live in rural America fuel our economy and help forge our future. On National Rural Health Day, we recommit to investing in rural communities and delivering affordable, quality health care so that generations of rural…
The American Rescue Plan (ARP)’s Impact on Women: 15 Highlights by the Numbers
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FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Launches Workforce Hub in Columbus, Ohio and Announces New Commitments to Help More Workers Access Good Jobs
Intel and Columbus State Community College to launch new certificate program for semiconductor technician roles Today, First Lady Jill Biden will join leaders in Columbus, Ohio as the city holds a kickoff for its Workforce Hub and announces plans to ensure students and workers have access to good-paying jobs created by President Biden’s Investing in…
A Proclamation on National Poison Prevention Week, 2023
Each year, Americans report more than 2 million poisoning cases and tens of thousands of children are treated for poisoning in emergency rooms after accidentally ingesting dangerous household chemicals. For survivors and their families, the experience can be traumatizing and recovery can be long and difficult. During National Poison Prevention Week, we urge every American…
Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
Via Teleconference 11:04 A.M. EDT MR. ZIENTS: Good morning. Thanks for joining us. From the beginning of his administration, the President has been clear that vaccines are the path out of the pandemic. And every day since, we’ve been laser-focused on getting more and more Americans vaccinated. Driven by the President’s six-point plan, we continue…
Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
Via Teleconference 11:18 A.M. EST MR. ZIENTS: Thank you everybody for joining us today. Today, we will get a state-of-the-pandemic update from Dr. Walensky, Dr. Fauci will highlight the latest science, and Dr. Nunez-Smith will discuss our focus on equity. But first, I want to start by giving an overview of the President’s address to…
Remarks by President Biden on Lowering Prescription Drugs Costs
University of Nevada-Las VegasLas Vegas, Nevada 12:07 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Is there a doctor? Is there a doctor in the house? (Laughter.) Are there nurses in the house? (Applause.) Where are the nurses? Now, look, I’ve been a significant consumer of healthcare — my family has. Doctors let you live. Nurses, male or female,…
Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
Via Teleconference 11:12 A.M. EDT DR. JHA: Good morning, everybody. Thanks for joining us. My name is Ashish Jha, and I’m the White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator. Today I’m joined by Secretary Xavier Becerra, to my right, and Dr. Fauci and Walensky remotely. In addition to providing our perspective on the state of the pandemic,…
A Proclamation on Thanksgiving Day, 2022
This Thanksgiving, as homes across America fill with laughter, favorite family foods, and the joy of friends and relatives reuniting, we give thanks for everything that is good in our lives and reflect on the many blessings of our Nation. This American spirit of gratitude dates back to our earliest days, when the Pilgrims…