By Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget Yesterday, Speaker McCarthy and Congressional Republicans doubled down on threatening default in order to extract a wish list of extreme, unrelated policies that will hurt hard-working families. The legislation Congressional Republicans have drafted is designed to avoid leveling with the American people about how…
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Remarks by President Biden on the One-Year Anniversary of the PACT Act | Salt Lake City, UT
11:42 A.M. MDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) Please, have a — take a seat if you have one. Sarge, thank you for that introduction. You know, it’s important for two reasons. One, I have been in and out of Iraq and Afghanistan over 38 times. And I don’t think most people know —…
Biden Administration Continued Efforts to Recruit, Hire, and Retain Military-Connected Spouses in the Federal Government
By Sheila Casey, Executive Director of Joining Forces The President and First Lady, as a military family, recognize the commitment and resilience of military-connected families as essential to the recruitment, retention, and readiness of our Armed Forces. Meeting the economic, social, and emotional needs of our military and veteran families, caregivers, and survivors is a…
Remarks: National Cyber Director Coker Remarks at Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, North Carolina March 20, 2024 Remarks As Prepared for Delivery Good morning! Let me begin by thanking our co-hosts, Fayetteville Technical Community College and Carolina Cyber Network (CCN), for arranging this important event. Thank you to Dr. Mark Sorrells, President of FTCC and co-leadership of CCN, for your leadership and dedication to your students…
A Proclamation on National Atomic Veterans Day, 2022
On National Atomic Veterans Day, we recognize the brave service of America’s Atomic Veterans. We renew our commitment to supporting Atomic Veterans and to preserving their stories, so that Americans will always remember both their crucial role in our history and our aspiration for a world without nuclear weapons. The military personnel who participated…
A Proclamation on Month of the Military Child, 2024
This April, we celebrate children of our service members and veterans whose sacrifice and support allow their parents to serve our Nation and protect children everywhere. Over the years, the First Lady and I have had the honor of meeting with military and veteran children from every corner of our Nation and witnessing their incredible…
Joining Forces: A Look Back at 2023
By Sheila Casey, Executive Director of Joining Forces As we begin a new year, we reflect on Joining Forces’ continuing efforts to support military and veteran families, caregivers, and survivors. In 2023, First Lady Jill Biden visited 10 military installations and worked with Joining Forces partners on more than 40 engagements for our military-connected community. Throughout the…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates Third Anniversary of the Reestablishment of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
Three years ago this month, President Biden signed an executive order reestablishing the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (“Partnerships Office”). The Partnerships Office is an essential part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s plan to bring people of all backgrounds and beliefs together to meet our challenges, build a more perfect union, and restore…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at the National Veterans Day Observance Ceremony
Arlington National CemeteryArlington, Virginia 11:51 A.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Good morning. To Secretary Denis McDonough, I thank you for the work that you have been doing so tirelessly. It is noble and important work. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, Secretary Lloyd Austin, and members of our Cabinet, General Mark Milley…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Sweeping Executive Actions to Strengthen Economic Opportunity for Military and Veteran Spouses, Caregivers, and Survivors
Today, at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, President Biden will announce a comprehensive set of executive actions to increase the economic security of military and veteran spouses, caregivers, and survivors. Joined by First Lady Jill Biden, alongside service members, veterans, and their families, caregivers, and survivors, the President will sign an Executive Order that includes nearly…
