Month: February 2023

15 Feb

FACT SHEET: The Congressional Republican Agenda to Increase the Debt by Over $3 Trillion

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CongressionalRepublicanleaders insist that the national debt is among our nation’s greatest challenges, and reducing it is among their highest priorities. In fact, they claim that reducing the debt is so urgent it warrants endangering the entire U.S. economy through debt limit brinksmanship. But their legislative agenda to date points in a very different direction—with proposals that would increase the debt by over $3 trillion. The first bill passed by the new Republican House majority increased the debt by $114 billion by allowing wealthy people and corporations to continue to cheat on their taxes.  Congressional Republicans proposed repealing—and are even running ads attacking—reforms President Biden signed to lower prescription drug costs. Repealing these…

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15 Feb

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Standards and Major Progress for a Made-in-America National Network of Electric Vehicle Chargers

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Made in America Policies and New Technical Standards Support the Future of the Electric Vehicle Charging Industry,  Public and Private Actions Accelerate Buildout of National Network and Catalyze Manufacturing Boom  Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced its latest set of actions aimed at creating a convenient, reliable and Made-in-America electric vehicle (EV) charging network so that the great American road trip can be electrified.  These steps will help the United States meet President Biden’s ambitious goals to confront the climate crisis, by building a national network of 500,000 electric vehicle chargers along America’s highways and in our communities and have EVs make up at least…

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15 Feb

Remarks by President Biden at the National Association of Counties (NAC) Conference

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Washington Hilton Hotel 1:52 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, hello!  Thank you, Madam President.  Please, have a seat.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you. Denise, thanks for your leadership of this organization.  You’re right, I’m a county guy. You know, one of the things, for real, is that one of the things you learn when you start off — and I had the great honor of being a county councilperson in New Castle County.  We have — we’re like a miniature Illinois.  We have — one county has about 60 percent of the state’s…

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15 Feb

Statement from President Joe Biden on Retirement of Senator Dianne Feinstein

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Senator Dianne Feinstein was elected in 1992 – dubbed the Year of the Woman in part because of her victory. Often the only woman in the room, she was determined to lift America up, and through her intellect, empathy, character, and drive, to make this country everything it could be.  As Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I knew I wanted Dianne to serve alongside me, with her proven track record of standing up for people’s rights and fighting to make their lives better. She agreed to join the Committee, and the nation was better for it. Through force of will, she…

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15 Feb

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, 2/14/2023

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James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:42 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey, everybody. Happy Valentine’s Day. Q Oooh — Q Cookies! Q Only one each? One each. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: There’s only one each. There’s one for everyone in the room. So, share. As your mom told you, sharing is caring. So, share. Q Are you asking us to be your valentine? MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I mean, I’m open. I have a slot. (Laughter.) Happy — the question is: Do you want to be my valentine? Q Oooh — MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I don’t know about that. (Laughter.) Q I have a follow-up.…

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14 Feb

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Shooting at Michigan State University

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Jill and I are praying for the three students killed and the five students fighting for their lives after last night’s shooting at Michigan State University. Our hearts are with these young victims and their families, the broader East Lansing and Lansing communities, and all Americans across the country grieving as the result of gun violence. Last night, I spoke to Governor Whitmer and directed the deployment of all necessary federal law enforcement to support local and state response efforts. I assured her that we would continue to provide the resources and support needed in the weeks ahead. Too many…

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14 Feb

Statement from President Joe Biden on Five Years Since Parkland

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Five years ago today, a gunman took the lives of 14 students and three educators at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, leaving yet another community and dozens of families irreparably shattered, and inspiring young people to stand up for stronger gun laws. In the years since, more communities have been impacted by gun violence, but we have also made progress on gun safety laws. I brought together Democrats and Republicans to pass the first significant gun safety law in nearly 30 years, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Today, the U.S. Justice Department is taking another important step to implement…

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14 Feb

Statement from President Joe Biden on 100th Judicial Confirmation

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As a former chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, strengthening the federal judiciary with extraordinarily qualified judges who are devoted to our Constitution and the rule of law has been among my proudest work in office. I’m especially proud that the nominees I have put forward—and the Senate has confirmed—represent the diversity that is one of our best assets as a nation, and that our shared work has broken so many barriers in just 2 years.  Yesterday, for example, the Senate confirmed Cindy Chung to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; in addition to previously serving as the U.S.…

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14 Feb

Readout of President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Modi of India

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President Joe Biden spoke today with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to discuss the historic agreement for Air India to purchase over 200 American-made aircraft from Boeing. President Biden noted how the sale will support over one million American jobs across 44 states, and help Air India meet growing demands for air transportation in India. President Biden and Prime Minister Modi also discussed the importance of the strategic technology partnership between India and the United States, highlighting the recent inaugural launch of the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology hosted in Washington two weeks ago. During the call, the…

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14 Feb

President Biden Announces Key Members of his Economic Team

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Today, President Biden announced key members of his economic team, including Lael Brainard to serve as Director of the National Economic Council and his intent to nominate Jared Bernstein as Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. Additionally, the President named Bharat Ramamurti, who currently serves as Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, to also serve as an Advisor for Strategic Economic Communications; he named Heather Boushey, who currently serves as a Member of the Council of Economic Advisers, to also serve as Chief Economist to the Invest in America Cabinet; and he named Joelle Gamble, who currently serves…

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