Day: February 23, 2023

23 Feb

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, February 23, 2023

Politics

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:33 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  All right, good afternoon, everybody. Q    Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  It is orange season — (laughter) — if you missed the memo yesterday. Okay.  So, at the top, I want to say that our hearts go out to the family of Dylan Lyons, the Spectrum News reporter killed in Orange County, Florida, yesterday, and to the families of the other two community members who were killed by the same shooter, including a nine-year-old girl with her whole life in front of her.  The girl’s mother and a Spectrum photojournalist…

Read More

23 Feb

War Day 210: war diaries w/Advisor to Ukraine President, Intel Officer @arestovych & #Feygin

Politics

There is a lot of pro-Putin bias in the Western world. We aim to dispel this “macho” propaganda and reveal true colors of his regime: murder, intimidation, industrialized kleptocracy and well-funded russian fascism propaganda machines. We were born in Russia, we have lost friends to this murderer… we see how he “zombifies” most and intimidates and beats down the rest. We also know where his weak spots are and what atrocities his regime is committing on a daily basis. Message from the source channel owner. Daily War Chronicles: Feygin and @arestovych – English translation #PrivateerStation @Alexey Arestovych #Фейгин #ФейгинLIVE Arestovich…

Read More

23 Feb

FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration’s Work to Support Black Disabled Americans

Politics

Black Americans with disabilities are deserving of dignity, respect, and equal opportunity to achieve the American Dream. Black History Month celebrates the resilience and talents of Black people, including Black disabled people. This country was founded upon the idea that all people are created equal and should be treated equally. However, it is important to acknowledge that racism and ableism together are longstanding barriers to the full participation and independence of Black people with disabilities. America has made significant progress, but there is more work to do to become an inclusive, accessible, and equitable nation. From the outset, the Biden-Harris…

Read More

23 Feb

Statement from Vice President Harris on U.S. Nomination of Ajay Banga to Lead World Bank

Politics

Ajay Banga will be a transformative World Bank President as the institution works to deliver on its core development goals and address pressing global challenges, including climate change. Since I was elected Vice President, Ajay and I have worked closely together on a new model of public-private partnership designed to address the root causes of migration in Northern Central America. Through that partnership, nearly 50 businesses and organizations have mobilized to generate more than $4.2 billion in commitments that will create opportunity and hope for people in the region. Ajay has brought great insight, energy, and persistence to the challenges…

Read More

23 Feb

Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on the Opening of Omani Airspace 

Politics

The United States welcomes the Sultanate of Oman’s decision to open its airspace to all civilian planes, including those flying to and from Israel. This historic step completes a process begun last year, during President Biden’s visit to the Middle East region, when Saudi Arabia similarly opened its airspace to all civilian planes. Oman’s announcement promotes President Biden’s vision of a more integrated, stable, and prosperous Middle East region, which is vital for the security and prosperity of the American people and our regional partners. For the first time in history, passengers flying to and from Israel will now be able…

Read More

23 Feb

War Day 211: war diaries w/Advisor to Ukraine President, Intel Officer @arestovych & #Feygin

Politics

There is a lot of pro-Putin bias in the Western world. We aim to dispel this “macho” propaganda and reveal true colors of his regime: murder, intimidation, industrialized kleptocracy and well-funded russian fascism propaganda machines. We were born in Russia, we have lost friends to this murderer… we see how he “zombifies” most and intimidates and beats down the rest. We also know where his weak spots are and what atrocities his regime is committing on a daily basis. Message from the source channel owner. Daily War Chronicles: Feygin and @arestovych – English translation #PrivateerStation @Alexey Arestovych #Фейгин #ФейгинLIVE Arestovich…

Read More

23 Feb

Heyday Marketing Named Inc.’s 2022 Best in Business and Provides Strategic Ways to Grow Businesses in 2023

Business

Inc.'s Best in Business Awards honor companies that have made an extraordinary impact in their fields and on society MIAMI, February 23, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Heyday Marketing has been named Inc.'s 2022 Best in Business. The list, which can be found in the 2022 Winter issue of Inc. magazine, recognizes the most dynamic companies of all sizes and industries that have had an outstanding influence on communities, industries, the environment, or society as a whole.  Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc., says, "Inc. magazine is dedicated to showcasing America's most dynamic businesses and the great things they do. The Best in Business…

Read More

23 Feb

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Luncheon with the President and First Lady of Namibia

Politics

Windhoek, Namibia Mr. President, Madame First Lady; Vice President and Mrs. Mbumba; Madame Pohamba; Distinguished leaders of Namibia’s government, businesses, and civil society: It’s my great honor to join you this afternoon. I’ve been overwhelmed by the warmth, kindness, and care that has welcomed me. It’s been such a special experience for me. So, on behalf of President Joe Biden, Vice President Harris, the Second Gentleman, and the American people, thank you for your hospitality and friendship. I’d also like to recognize our U.S. Ambassador, Randy Berry. My husband, Joe, selected him for his three decades of experience, steadiness, and lifelong commitment…

Read More

23 Feb

ADHD Online Alerts People to Changes in Telehealth, Prescriptions as Public Health Emergency Ends

Business

The industry's leader in ADHD assessment and treatment said telehealth will return to pre-pandemic rules when the Public Health Emergency expires on May 11. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., February 23, 2023 (Newswire.com) - ADHD Online, the leader in online ADHD assessment and treatment options, said patients using telehealth for access to certain prescriptions must take specific steps to prepare for changes related to the end of the national Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11.  "The pending end of the Public Health Emergency will change how telemedicine and telehealth operate," said ADHD Online co-founder and CEO Zachariah Booker. "It is vital…

Read More

23 Feb

Readout of Convening on Blue Chip Climate-Risk Macroeconomic Forecasts

Politics

Yesterday, the Council of Economic Advisers, National Economic Council, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation, and Climate Policy Office hosted a convening on Blue Chip Climate-Risk Macroeconomic Forecasts with economists from the private sector, government, and academia. The meeting was convened to build a public-private community of practice around incorporating the physical and transition risks of climate change into macroeconomic forecasting. In particular, the convening’s goals were three-fold: To identify best practices and novel methodologies for incorporating climate risks into macroeconomic forecasts; To share methodologies developed or considered to date and identify important data gaps…

Read More