Old Post OfficeChicago, Illinois 11:58 A.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) Thank you all very much. And, Bob, thank you for that introduction. Bob has been helping me for a long time. I guess he doesn’t know any better. And speaking of help from a long time — a brand-new guy in town,…
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FACT SHEET: On One-Year Anniversary of President Biden’s Care EO, the Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates New Progress toward Providing Care and Other Supportive Services for Workers
White House Hosts Event and Issues Call to Action to Government Leaders, Employers, and Others to Build on These Efforts During Care Workers Recognition Month and the Month of Action on Care, the Biden-Harris Administration will mark progress toward expanding access to care and other supportive services workers need to train for and stay in…
The Labor Supply Rebound from the Pandemic
Recent data provide encouraging news about a key economic variable: labor supply, specifically, the share of Americans participating in the job market. Labor demand—as proxied by job creation, nominal wage growth, and job vacancies—has been unusually strong in the post-pandemic recovery. But analysts have repeatedly raised concerns about the supply of labor, specifically regarding the…
FACT SHEET: Update on the U.S. Strategy for Addressing the Root Causes of Migration in Central America
March 2024 Vice President Harris continues to lead the implementation of the Root Causes Strategy, which tackles the drivers of irregular migration by improving conditions in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras so people do not feel compelled to leave their homes. This includes addressing economic, governance, and security challenges through five pillars: 1) Addressing economic…
FACT SHEET: During Visit, Vice President Kamala Harris to Highlight Biden-Harris Administration’s Historic Investments and Partnerships That Have Helped Lead to Puerto Rico’s Economic Comeback
Jobs and People are Returning to Puerto Rico Thanks to Over $140 billion in Federal Obligations Since President Biden and Vice President Harris Took Office Today, during the Vice President’s visit to Puerto Rico, she will emphasize the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing commitment to supporting the island’s recovery and renewal. Vice President Harris will highlight how…
FACT SHEET: Marking the One Year Anniversary of the National Security Memorandum on Combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing and Associated Labor Abuses
One year ago, on June 27th, 2022, President Biden signed the historic National Security Memorandum on Combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing and Associated Labor Abuses (NSM-11). Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is providing a status update on actions taken under National Security Memorandum-11 to address the problem of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, including by…
Remarks by National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard: Today’s Strong Recovery Is Laying Solid Foundations for the Future
At the 40th Annual NABE Economic Policy Conference As Prepared for Delivery It is a pleasure to join NABE in its annual assessment. It is a good moment to assess our economy’s recovery. There is broad agreement that the strong U.S. recovery has exceeded expectations following the devastation of the pandemic and the Putin price…
FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Announces More Than $100 Million to Support American Auto Workers and Small Auto Suppliers
Actions announced during the Vice President’s nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour build on the Administration’s historic investments in the auto sector to ensure U.S. leadership in the clean vehicle future Today, as part of her Economic Opportunity Tour, Vice President Harris will join Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, Deputy Secretary…
FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces New Actions to Strengthen America’s Supply Chains, Lower Costs for Families, and Secure Key Sectors
During the inaugural convening of the new White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience, President Biden will unveil more than 30 new actions to strengthen America’s supply chains As part of his Bidenomics agenda to lower costs for American families, President Biden is announcing nearly 30 new actions to strengthen supply chains critical to America’s…
Fact Sheet: Celebrating the Strength of the U.S.-Philippines Alliance
Today, President Joseph R. Biden welcomed President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. of the Philippines back to the White House. The two Presidents marked the unprecedented strength of the Alliance between the United States and the Philippines and underscored the historic achievements in bilateral relations since they last met at the White House in May 2023. President…
