Month: May 2023

06 May

Remarks by President Biden in Meeting with His Investing in America Cabinet

Politics

Roosevelt Room 12:12 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I got a brief statement. I’ve called the members of Invest in America Cabinet. We — remember, last month, we had the first meeting, we broke out the Cabinet. But those Cabinet members have most responsibility for getting the major legislation we’ve passed up and running, and get shovels in the ground, get things moving, get projects underway. And to discuss the — what progress we’re making, it’s the second of those meetings. They’ve been working straight through. And about what we’re — how we’re growing the economy and — from the middle…

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05 May

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Key Infrastructure Funding to Electrify Ports

Politics

President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is making America’s ports safer and more reliable, strengthening our supply chains, creating good-paying jobs, improving air quality and public health, and building a zero-emissions shipping future America’s ports play a central role in our supply chains and affordable goods movement, are important providers of good jobs, and are key to our global competitiveness. To strengthen our supply chains, reduce costs for the American people, and position the U.S. for economic success, the Biden Administration this week announced investments as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to make our ports safer, cleaner,…

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05 May

Statement from President Biden on Dr. Rochelle Walensky

Politics

Dr. Walensky has saved lives with her steadfast and unwavering focus on the health of every American. As Director of the CDC, she led a complex organization on the frontlines of a once-in-a-generation pandemic with honesty and integrity. She marshalled our finest scientists and public health experts to turn the tide on the urgent crises we’ve faced. Dr. Walensky leaves CDC a stronger institution, better positioned to confront health threats and protect Americans.  We have all benefited from her service and dedication to public health, and I wish her the best in her next chapter. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/05/05/statement-from-president-biden-on-dr-rochelle-walensky/

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05 May

Readout of White House Convening on Advancing Clean Buildings

Politics

Yesterday, the White House convened 24 Governors’ offices to discuss how the Biden-Harris Administration can amplify states’ efforts to lead on commercial and residential building decarbonization policies that lower utility bills, improve climate resilience, and reduce emissions. In attendance were Ali Zaidi, the National Climate Advisor, Brenda Mallory, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), and senior officials from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  Participants discussed pathways to accelerate progress through federal-state partnership, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL),…

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05 May

Bjorn Design Makes Interior Functional and Attractive for California Homeowners

Business

Bjorn Design is a leading interior designing company specializing in creating functional and beautiful interior spaces for homes and businesses in California. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — A house is much more than a concrete wall and furniture. A home is all about a functional and pleasing interior space. A house doesn’t need an expensive makeover or costly antiques; it should be a space where everyone feels comfortable and relaxed. Depending on personal taste and design, homeowners can choose from contemporary to classic patterns, improving the mood and application of interior spaces. But achieving symmetry and…

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05 May

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

Politics

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Alabama and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes from March 24 to March 27, 2023. Federal funding is available to state, tribal, 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 storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes in the counties of Chambers, Colbert, Coosa, Elmore, Lauderdale, Macon, Marion, Morgan, Randolph, and…

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05 May

A Proclamation on National Teacher Appreciation Day and National Teacher Appreciation Week, 2023

Politics

  In schools across America, teachers are arriving early to set up classrooms, spending long hours educating students, and staying late to prepare tomorrow’s lesson plans.  Their devotion to our children embodies the best of America — ready to serve and eager to see others thrive.  Today and during this week, we celebrate our Nation’s remarkable teachers and early childhood educators, and we recommit to having their backs, just as they have ours.      In the words of the First Lady, a lifelong educator, teaching is a calling — a way to live out the belief that we can…

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05 May

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $700 Million in Grants to Replace Aging Passenger Railcars in Six Transit Systems

Travel

Friday, May 5, 2023 Grants largely invest in medium-sized transit agencies that often lack the resources needed to make long-overdue improvements WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the selection of six projects in six states to replace aging passenger railcars, improving reliability, safety, and accessibility on the nation’s rail transit systems. Funded by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the approximately $703 million in project selections represents first-time funding from the new Rail Vehicle Replacement Program, which was created to improve safety, service, and the customer experience on subways, commuter rail, and light rail…

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05 May

A Proclamation on Public Service Recognition Week, 2023

Politics

     Every day, more than 20 million dedicated public servants in small towns and big cities across our Nation go to work to make sure that America works for all of us.  From teaching our children and delivering the mail to controlling air traffic in our skies, overseeing our elections, fighting fires, keeping our streets safe, and defending our country in uniform, these remarkable Americans are the lifeblood of our democracy.  This week, we honor them and celebrate all they give to this country.      I have had the great privilege of working with public servants who lift…

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05 May

These Are the Biggest Barriers to Having a Heart-Healthy Diet in 2023

Lifestyle

NEW YORK, May 5, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Credello: With obesity becoming a global epidemic, it's no surprise researchers and scientists are trying to find ways to combat it. Obesity is one of the most significant factors affecting cardiovascular rates and heart health across all generations, cultures, and sexes.  But why has it become so common? Some believe it's due to environmental factors, such as microplastics now being found in blood or anti-depressants leaking into the water supply. Others point to cultural lifestyle changes, such as decreases in the need for physical activity thanks to remote work and office jobs and…

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