Indian Treaty RoomEisenhower Executive Office Building 2:06 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It is my great pleasure to once again convene this group, and to the new members, to welcome you to this table, which has been a place where we have convened, here and in other rooms in this building —…
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Remarks by Chair Jared Bernstein at the Economic Policy Institute | Washington, D.C
CEA Chair Jared Bernstein gives remarks at the Economic Policy Institute’s “What’s Next: Worker-Center Policy in the US and Global Economy” in Washington, D.C.
A Proclamation on National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2023
People with disabilities have long strengthened our economy and expanded our Nation’s possibilities. During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we recognize the immense contributions of disabled Americans, and we recommit to delivering America’s full promise of equal dignity, respect, and opportunity for every American. I had the honor of helping to pass the…
Remarks by President Biden at the APEC CEO Summit | San Francisco, CA
11:20 A.M. PST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Please, have a seat. Welcome to San Francisco. (Applause.) This Moscone Center is about as big as my state. (Laughter.) This is a city of — synonymous with innovation and breaking barriers, where collaboration and coming together have always been key to unlocking our potential. It’s a city that has…
What They are Reading in the States: Biden-Harris Officials Lead a Nationwide Economic Travel Blitz
This week, as President Biden showcased America’s leadership on the world stage, Biden-Harris Cabinet members and administration officials led a nationwide economic travel blitz to highlight how the President’s economic agenda is delivering results for communities here in the states. Biden-Harris officials fanned out across the country – from Alabama to Alaska – and…
FACT SHEET: The United States Response to Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act and Persistent Human Rights Abuses
As President Biden said, the enactment of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) is a tragic violation of universal human rights—one that is not worthy of the Ugandan people, and one that jeopardizes the prospects of critical economic growth for the entire country. On the 75th anniversary of the UN General Assembly’s adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human…
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the National Governor’s Association Annual Convening
Atlantic City, New Jersey Thank you, Governor Murphy. I’m so grateful for the warm welcome to New Jersey by you and First Lady Murphy. Phil, under your leadership this organization has flourished. I know Joe is grateful for everything you’ve done and the time and attention you and Tammy have put into this work. I’m…
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…
Remarks by President Biden on High-Speed Internet Investments | Raleigh, NC
Abbott’s Creek Community CenterRaleigh, North Carolina 2:02 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hey, everybody. How are you? (Applause.) Hello, Raleigh. What a great crowd. Please have a — take a seat, if you have one. I once said that an event, and people didn’t have chairs. (Laughter.) And the press looked at me and said, “What…
The Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Guidance to Make Grants More Accessible and Transparent for Families, Communities, and Small Businesses
Revised OMB guidance reduces burdens on grant recipients and increases transparency with respect to more than $1.2 trillion in annual Federal financial assistance. Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing substantial updates to the Office of Management and Budget’s Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance, which sets the foundational requirements for agencies in making grants and providing…