President Biden has long believed that we must build the economy from the bottom up and middle out, not the top down. As the President says, when the middle class does well, the poor have a ladder up and the wealthy still do very well. He believes the best way to grow the economy, create…
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Ambassador Susan E. Rice Remarks to Press on Executive Actions To Improve Care
As Prepared For Delivery: Thanks, Kelly [Scully]. I’m here today to discuss a historic Executive Order that President Biden will sign tomorrow to increase access to high-quality child care and long-term care, and to support family caregivers. The child care and long-term care systems in this country simply don’t work well. High-quality care is costly…
Remarks by President Biden on Protecting Americans’ Access to Affordable Healthcare
Kempsville Recreation CenterVirginia Beach, Virginia 3:06 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) I — AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you, Joe! (Applause.) THE PRESIDENT: (Laughs.) Robin, you know, my dad — (applause) — And, by the way, you docs are good, but if there’s any angels in Heaven, they’re all nurses — male and…
A Proclamation on Older Americans Month, 2023
On this 60th anniversary of Older Americans Month, we honor our Nation’s senior citizens, whose lifetimes of hard work, devotion to family, and commitment to community have laid the foundation for the country we are today. We have a rock-solid responsibility to ensure our Nation’s seniors can age with dignity and financial security. …
A Proclamation on Older Americans Month, 2022
During Older Americans Month, we honor our Nation’s seniors and the tremendous impact they have made in helping build a more perfect Union. Older Americans contribute their time and wisdom to make our communities stronger, more informed, and better connected. They are our loved ones, friends, mentors, essential workers, volunteers, and neighbors. We celebrate their…
FACT SHEET: Background on President Biden’s Remarks on the Economy During His First State of The Union Address
President Biden ran for office with a new economic vision: to grow the economy from the bottom up and the middle out, not the top down. On Tuesday, the President will make a strong case that the Biden-Harris economic strategy is producing historic results, and lay out his plan to tackle the economic challenges ahead.…
Executive Order on Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. High-quality early care and education and long-term care are critical to our Nation’s economic growth and economic security. Early care and education give…
Remarks by President Biden at an Affordable Care Act Anniversary Event
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…
FACT SHEET: White House Competition Council Announces New Actions to Lower Costs and Marks Second Anniversary of President Biden’s Executive Order on Competition
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Initiatives to Lower Food, Rental Housing, and Other Costs and Updated Guidance Regarding Enforcement of Antitrust Laws in the Modern Economy Promoting competition to lower costs and support small businesses and entrepreneurs is a central part of Bidenomics. When President Biden took office, four decades of misguided economic philosophy had led…
FACT SHEET: President Biden to Announce Additional Efforts to Help Americans Get Their Free, Updated COVID-19 Vaccine This Fall
President Biden to Call on All Americans to Get Their Free, Updated COVID-19 Vaccine and Do Their Part to Ensure a Safe and Healthy Winter Today, President Biden will announce additional efforts to get Americans their updated COVID-19 vaccine, so that they have the protection they need heading into Thanksgiving and can have a safe…