By Heather Boushey and Kevin Rinz In what is being called the “Great Resignation,” workers across America are leaving their jobs in record numbers. Anecdotal reports suggest that workers—from waitstaff to health care professional to teachers—are frustrated by low wages, irregular hours, or difficult or unsafe working conditions. Over the last year, there were almost…
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Withdrawals Sent to the Senate
WITHDRAWALS SENT TO THE SENATE: Jason Abend, of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Department of Defense, vice Jon T. Rymer, resigned, which was sent to the Senate on January 6, 2021. Terrence M. Andrews, of California, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Senior Director for Europe Amanda Sloat on the President’s Trip to Ireland
The WestinDublin, Ireland 9:30 A.M. IST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Good morning, everybody. Q Good morning. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay. President Biden had a packed day meeting with Prime Minister Sunak, speaking — speaking about the importance of the Good Friday Agreement and the peace and stability it has brought, and our readiness to build on…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:52 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: What’s going on? Where’s the rest of the class? (Cross-talk.) MS. JEAN-PIERRE: MJ. Q Sorry. (Laughter.) MS. JEAN-PIERRE: It’s all good. All right. Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: A strong bipartisan majority of Congress supports Ukraine in its fight against Putin’s brutal war. Unfortunately, some Republicans are now holding urgently…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, January 18, 2023
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:07 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay. Tomorrow, President Biden will travel to areas impacted by the recent extreme weather in California. Stops include the Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties, where storms have caused severe floods and landslides. During these stops,…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
3:41 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. I’m sorry it took me a couple more — less [more] than a two-minute warning; more like a five-minute warning. You guys would appreciate it: I bumped into Simone Biles and I thought I’d say hello to her. (Laughter.) I think you guys would have done the same. …
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby En Route Las Vegas, NV
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Las Vegas, Nevada 1:50 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Good afternoon, everybody. I have two things at the top, and then I’ll turn it over to the Admiral, who will give you — give us an update on what’s happening on the ground in the Middle East. (Coughs.) Sorry,…
Remarks by President Biden at the Virtual Leaders Summit on Climate Opening Session
East Room 8:07 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Madam Vice President. Good morning to all of our colleagues around the world — the world leaders who are taking part in this summit. I thank you. You know, your leadership on this issue is a statement to the people of your nation and to the people of…
On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCILVia Teleconference 11:50 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hey, everyone. Thanks again for bearing with us this morning. Kirby has no toppers, so we’ll go straight into your questions. Our first question will go to Aamer with the AP. Q Hey, thank you very much. Two quick news-of-the-day questions, and then I just had one…
Elizabeth Anne Bloomer Ford
Elizabeth Anne “Betty” Ford was First Lady from 1974 to 1977 as the wife of President Gerald Ford. She was noted for raising breast cancer awareness and being a passionate supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment. In 25 years of political life, Betty Bloomer Ford did not expect to become First Lady. As wife of…
