April 2023 - Page 14 of 50

22 Apr

Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on Senior Administration Official Travel to Colombia

Politics

Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer will travel to Colombia on April 25 to lead the U.S. delegation for the international conference on Venezuela. He will be accompanied by Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas Chris Dodd and National Security Council Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs Juan Gonzalez. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/04/22/statement-from-nsc-spokesperson-adrienne-watson-on-senior-administration-official-travel-to-colombia/

22 Apr

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Biden Takes Action to Build Healthy Communities and Advance Environmental Justice

Politics

Yesterday President Biden signed an executive order to further embed environmental justice into the work of federal agencies, bring clean energy and healthy environments to all, and recognize, undo, and mitigate harm to those who have suffered from toxic pollution and other environmental burdens like climate change. During his first week in office, President Biden launched the most ambitious environmental justice agenda in our nation’s history. This action will continue delivering on that vision by helping to ensure that all people can benefit from clean air, clean water, better health, access to green space, safe and affordable housing, and clean transportation. Throughout…

22 Apr

International Leaders Come to Hawaii to Celebrate Pledge to Our Keiki, Hawaii’s Largest Dive Clean Up & Global Moment of Peace

Travel

Palau President vows support of Hawaii's eco-initiatives HONOLULU, April 22, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Organized by the nonprofit Kanu Hawaii, Volunteer Week Hawaii expands this year to encompass volunteer opportunities, events and initiatives all April long. The month-long celebration of volunteerism includes more than 800 opportunities in the works and 400 events that the public can participate in and has brought international leadership to participate and endorse Hawaii's efforts for Earth Day. Taking inspiration from the Palau Pledge, a world-first tourism initiative, Kanu Hawaii led the creation of Hawaii's version; committed to the respect and care of Hawaii. On April 21,…

22 Apr

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Texas Disaster Declaration

Politics

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Texas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm from January 30 to February 2, 2023. Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe winter storm in the counties of Bastrop, Blanco, Burleson, Burnet, Hays, Henderson, Kendall, Lee, Leon, Milam, Robertson, Travis, and Williamson. Federal funding is…

22 Apr

How BLUETTI is Making a Difference This Earth Day 2023

Lifestyle

TORONTO, April 22, 2023 (Newswire.com) - The Earth is experiencing a tough period with terrible problems, for example, extreme weather problems. People have found out that living a sustainable lifestyle is what everyone can do for the planet. Therefore, attaching more importance to investment in our Earth is necessary. BLUETTI, as a powerful leader with more clean energy solutions, has always advocated a green and sustainable lifestyle, which is an achievable goal for every individual. BLUETTI is committed to developing an innovative renewable energy ecosystem and becoming a contributor to this goal. Green Power Solutions With Reliable Batteries— Live It…

22 Apr

The Award-Winning Credit Restoration Company Helping Thousands Achieve Financial Freedom

Business

Founded by Kyra Dodd, the popular business credit building company is helping people Kleanse their own life. KILLEEN, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Kredit Kleanse, the leading credit restoration and business credit building company, is proud to announce that they have helped over 1000 people improve their credit through education. Over 150 entrepreneurs have already reportedly created 6-figure empires using OPM. Founded in 2019 by Kyra Dodd, a single mother of four who was a full-time nurse before going through financial hardship due to a difficult pregnancy that led to eviction and repossession, Kredit Kleanse has quickly become…

22 Apr

BLUETTI is Actively Responding to the Call of Earth Day 2023

Tech

EARTH DAY SYDNEY, April 22, 2023 (Newswire.com) - The planet is facing challenges, for example, extreme weather problems. People have learned that living a sustainable lifestyle is what everyone can do for the planet. Therefore, it is necessary to attach more importance to investing in our Earth. BLUETTI, as a powerful leader with more clean energy solutions, has always advocated a green and sustainable lifestyle, which is an achievable goal for every individual. BLUETTI is committed to developing an innovative renewable energy ecosystem and becoming a contributor to this goal. Green Power Solutions with Reliable Batteries-Live it Safer & More…

22 Apr

Readout of White House Meeting with the African American Mayors Association

Politics

Today, President Biden dropped by a meeting with a group of five mayors representing the African American Mayors Association (AAMA) to thank them for their strong partnership this past year. The President highlighted his commitment to working with mayors on a range of priority issues impacting all Americans, including the continued implementation of the President’s Investing in America Agenda, which includes his American Rescue Plan, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, and Inflation Reduction Act – all of which are delivering for working families and America’s mayors. The mayors were at the White House to meet with Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Senior Advisor to the President…

22 Apr

Chair’s Summary of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate Held by President Joe Biden

Politics

On April 20, 2023, President Biden convened the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF) for a fourth time to galvanize efforts needed during this critical decade to stem the climate crisis by keeping a 1.5°C limit on warming within reach. Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, People’s Republic of China, Egypt, the European Commission, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United Nations Secretary-General, and the International Energy Agency Executive Director participated in the virtual meeting. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate (SPEC)…

22 Apr

Remarks by President Biden on Building Healthy Communities and Advancing Environmental Justice

Politics

Rose Garden 2:26 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, thank you, Catherine. I appreciate that very much. And I’m sure you all love sitting in the sun here. (Laughter.) But it could be worse; it could be raining. It’s a beautiful day, as that old phrase used to go — “a beautiful day in the neighborhood.” It is beautiful. Excuse me, I’m putting on my sunglasses – (laughter) — so I can see. AUDIENCE: Wooo! THE PRESIDENT: All right. (Applause.) As I’ve told my distinguished friend from Massachusetts and good friend, Senator Markey, that it’s really very, very dull…