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04 Feb

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at an Event with the Crew and Families of the USS Gabrielle Giffords

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San Diego, CA Thank you, Tim, and thank you to the entire team at the San Diego Armed Services YMCA for hosting us and putting together this wonderful meal. I’m grateful to Representatives Jacobs and Peters for joining us. And I want to thank the leadership of the USS Giffords for this warm reception. Just minutes ago, the Blue crew brought me on board your ship—and as always, welcomed me with warmth and kindness. Seeing it again today, it’s hard to believe it was eight years ago that we christened it. In that time, this ship and its crew have…

04 Feb

Remarks by Vice President Harris Marking the 30th Anniversary of The Family and Medical Leave Act

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East Room 2:34 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. Please have a seat. Good afternoon. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon! THE VICE PRESIDENT: President Biden, President Clinton, members of our Cabinet, members of Congress, and our fellow Americans: Nearly 30 years ago, just outside in the Rose Garden, our nation took a long-overdue step to give working people — and, in particular, working mothers — the dignity, respect, and support they deserve. Before then, many of us will remember, working people faced often impo- — impossible choices — impossible choices. The choice either to take care of a loved one or keep a job. …

04 Feb

War Day 271: war diaries w/Advisor to Ukraine President, Intel Officer @arestovych & #Feygin

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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 Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Advisor to…

03 Feb

Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Widespread Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan and the Potential for a Deepening Economic Collapse in Afghanistan

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On February 11, 2022, by Executive Order 14064, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the widespread humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the potential for a deepening economic collapse in Afghanistan. The widespread humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan — including the urgent needs of the people of Afghanistan for food security, livelihoods support, water, sanitation, health, hygiene, shelter and settlement assistance, and COVID-19-related assistance, among other basic human…

03 Feb

Letters to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Widespread Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan and the Potential for a Deepening Economic Collapse in Afghanistan

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Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency with respect to the widespread humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the potential for a deepening…

03 Feb

President Biden Announces Appointments to the President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee

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WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint highly qualified and diverse industry leaders as members of the President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee. The National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC) advises the White House on the reliability, security, and preparedness of vital communications and information infrastructure. These appointees will join previously appointed NSTAC members to provide national security and emergency preparedness solutions by providing innovative policy recommendations backed by a unique industry perspective. In addition to today’s announcement, President Biden also named new leadership to the committee. Scott Charney, Chair, President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee Jeffrey…

03 Feb

Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Philadelphia, PA

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Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1:49 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey, guys. Hello, hello, hello. Okay, I’m going to do this really fast. As you know, we are en route to the home of the future Super Bowl champion, Philadelphia Eagles. As the First Lady would say, “Go Birds.” This week, the President visited Baltimore to make a historic investment in the rail along the Northeast Corridor and traveled to New York City to announce funding to complete — to complete a critical early phase of the Hudson Tunnel Project. Today, the President and the Vice President are…

03 Feb

Remarks by Vice President Harris on the Administration’s Efforts to Replace Lead Pipes and Provide Clean Drinking Water for All Americans

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Belmont Water Treatment PlantPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 3:05 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. (Applause.) Please have a seat. Well, it is good to be back in Pennsylvania and to be with so many incredible leaders: members of our administration, members of Congress, the workers of AFSCME Local 33 and 47, and, of course, Pennsylvania’s own Joe Biden. (Applause.) Yes. So, before I begin, if I might just refer to the governor’s concern about my attendance today. (Laughter.) You worry a little too much. (Laughter.) But as a proud 49ers fan, congratulations to everyone here and the…

03 Feb

A Proclamation on the 30th Anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act

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For 30 years, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has given American workers the right to take time to care for themselves and their loved ones without losing their jobs. When President Clinton signed it into law on February 5, 1993, I was proud to have fought for it as a United States Senator alongside tenacious advocates and Members of Congress. Before its passage, parents were not guaranteed time off for staying home with a newborn or sick child, and workers could lose their health insurance for taking leave to fight an illness. The FMLA ended that…

03 Feb

Remarks by President Biden on the January Jobs Report

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South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 10:34 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everyone. Please, please sit down. Thank you. I’ll be short. There’s — but I have some good news. Before I head to Philadelphia, I wanted to say a few words about what I think is strikingly good news that we just received. Next week, I’ll be reporting on the state of the Union. But today — today, I’m happy to report that the state of the Union and the state of our economy is strong. We learned this morning that the economy has created 517,000 jobs just…