As we mark Mental Health Awareness Month, our country faces an unprecedented mental health crisis among people of all ages. Two in five American adults report symptoms of anxiety and depression, and more than half of parents express concern over their children’s mental well-being. Over forty percent of teenagers state they struggle with persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. These growing demands…
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President Biden Announces More Key Administration Nominations
Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following six individuals to serve in key Administration roles. Brian Nelson, Nominee for Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, Department of the Treasury Lisa Brown, Nominee for General Counsel of the Department of Education Matt Olsen, Nominee for Assistant Attorney General, National Security Division,…
President Biden Announces Nine Key Nominations
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following nine individuals to serve in key roles: William Valdez, Nominee for Under Secretary for Management, Department of Homeland Security Erik Hooks, Nominee for Deputy Administrator for Federal Emergency Management Agency Lisa Gomez, Nominee for Assistant Secretary for Employee Benefits Security, Department of…
FACT SHEET: Biden Administration Advances Expansion & Modernization of the Electric Grid
Departments of Energy and Transportation Announce New Actions to Upgrade America’s Power Infrastructure — Creating Jobs, Increasing Reliability, and Combating Climate Change Today, the White House is making announcements that underscore the Administration’s commitment to accelerating the needed expansion and modernization of America’s power infrastructure to build a more reliable electric grid, create good-paying, union…
Remarks by President Biden on the CHIPS and Science Act at IBM Poughkeepsie
IBM PoughkeepsiePoughkeepsie, New York 2:02 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, Abby, thank you very much. That was very nice of you — from “the” Ohio State. (Laughter.) And we have a running battle in my office because we have some that went to that other Ohio university. And it’s constant. But I — Look, folks…
An Update from the Equitable Data Working Group
By Alondra Nelson and Clarence Wardell III, Equitable Data Working Group The Equitable Data Working Group was established on the first day of the Biden-Harris Administration under Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government, as part of the President’s commitment to a whole-of-government approach to advancing equity.…
President Biden Announces Key Regional Appointments for USDA, FEMA, and HUD
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden appointed the following individuals to serve in key regional leadership roles at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): These regional appointees will be critical to the President’s…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials Previewing the North American Leaders’ Summit (NALS)
Via Teleconference (November 17, 2021) 3:45 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. And thank you for your patience (inaudible) the call. Apologies for the delay. Today’s call is going to be on background to preview tomorrow’s North American Leaders’ Summit. The speakers will be attributed to as “senior administration officials” — SAOs. The contents of…
FACT SHEET: The Biden Administration’s Historic Investments To Create Opportunity and Build Wealth in Rural America
President Biden is committed to ensuring that rural Americans have the opportunity to succeed – and that they can find that opportunity in rural America. This commitment is not just vital for rural Americans, but vital for the country as a whole. For centuries, rural Americans have driven the country’s economic growth and provided the country and…
FACT SHEET: President Biden and G7 Leaders Launch Build Back Better World (B3W) Partnership
The United States is rallying the world’s democracies to deliver for our people, meet the world’s biggest challenges, and demonstrate our shared values Today President Biden met with G7 leaders to discuss strategic competition with China and commit to concrete actions to help meet the tremendous infrastructure need in low- and middle-income countries. Build Back…
