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02 May

The Biden-Harris Administration Will End COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Federal Employees, Contractors, International Travelers, Head Start Educators, and CMS-Certified Facilities

Politics

In 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration announced COVID-19 vaccination requirements to promote the health and safety of individuals and the efficiency of workplaces, protecting vital sectors of our economy and vulnerable populations. Since January 2021, COVID-19 deaths have declined by 95%, and hospitalizations are down nearly 91%. Globally, COVID-19 deaths are at their lowest levels since the start of the pandemic. Following a whole-of-government effort that led to a record number of nearly 270 million Americans receiving at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, we are in a different phase of our response to COVID-19 than we were when many…

01 May

Joint Statement of the Leaders of the United States and the Philippines

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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. is honored to welcome Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to Washington, DC. The leaders recognize the remarkable ties of friendship, community, and shared sacrifice that serve as the foundation of the U.S.-Philippines alliance. President Biden and President Marcos welcome the historic momentum in U.S.-Philippine relations, and resolve to continue expanding engagement and cooperation on all issues of common concern. In efforts to promote inclusive and broad-based prosperity, invest in the clean energy transition and the fight against climate change, uphold international peace and stability, and ensure respect for human rights and the rule of…

01 May

FACT SHEET: Investing in the Special Friendship and Alliance Between the United States and the Philippines

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At the White House, President Biden and President Marcos advanced an ambitious agenda for the U.S.-Philippines alliance and celebrated the tremendous momentum now animating bilateral efforts to advance prosperity, security, and friendship among our peoples. Today President Joe Biden welcomes Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to the White House. This follows President Biden’s September 2022 meeting with President Marcos in New York, and Vice President Kamala Harris’s visit to the Philippines in November 2022. President Biden reaffirmed the United States’ ironclad commitment to the defense of the Philippines, and the leaders discussed efforts to strengthen the longstanding U.S.-Philippines alliance. The…

01 May

Internationally Renowned Michelin-Starred Chef to Guest Star in the Northwoods

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Swedish Chef Håkan Thörnström Takes Over for a Two-Night Event at Bootleggers Lodge in Tomahawk TOMAHAWK, Wis., May 1, 2023 (Newswire.com) - In a first for Northern Wisconsin, globally recognized Chef Håkan Thörnström is traveling from Sweden to bring a world-class culinary experience to Bootleggers Lodge in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. The two-night special event, in which Thörnström will serve as guest chef, will take place on Thursday, May 18, and Friday, May 19, at the fine dining restaurant on Lake Nokomis. Chef Thörnström was the owner of Thörnström Kök (Thörnström Kitchen) in Gothenburg, Sweden, which opened in 1997. The restaurant held a prestigious…

01 May

Readout of President Biden’s Call with Congressional Leaders

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Readout of President Biden’s Call with Congressional Leaders Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/05/01/readout-of-president-bidens-call-with-congressional-leaders/

01 May

Remarks by President Biden and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines Before

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Oval Office 2:54 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Mr. President, welcome back to the White House. We were talking on the way over. It’s been a while since you’ve been here. PRESIDENT MARCOS: Yes, sir. PRESIDENT BIDEN: You were with — here with President Reagan, with your father. And we welcome you back. And, you know, when we met in New York last year, you told me that — that a strong alliance has to continue, quote — I’m using your phrase — “to evolve as we face the challenges of this new century.” And we are facing new challenges.…

01 May

GolfSuites Announces Auburn University Community Development – Opelika, Alabama

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Rendering Opelika Golfsuites OPELIKA, Ala., May 1, 2023 (Newswire.com) - GolfSuites is pleased to join the city of Opelika and the Auburn University community with its 4th golf driving range entertainment site which is planned to commence development later this year. Ryan T. Koenig, Co-Founder, Board Member, and Chief Development officer of the company is working closely with government officials and his design team to ready everything for the development at the site located at The Landing - I-85 and Gateway Drive in Opelika. The facility will consist of about 6,400 sq ft indoor area including restaurant and bar, 40 hitting bays,…

01 May

Remarks by President Biden at a National Small Business Week Event

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Rose Garden 12:32 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, or af- — good afternoon. (Laughter.) Bes- — before we start, I’m pleased to say that the regulators have taken action to facilitate the sale of First Republic Bank and ensure that all depositors are protected and that taxpayers are not on the hook. These actions are going to make sure that the banking system is safe and sound, and that includes protecting small businesses across the country who need to make payroll for workers and their small businesses. And so, let me be very clear: While depositors are being protected,…

01 May

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a National Small Business Week Event

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Rose Garden 12:23 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone, please have a seat. Good afternoon. Well, happy Small Business Week to everyone. (Applause.) And congratulations to all of you. It is a great honor to be with these extraordinary Americans who are our incredible small-business leaders. And, of course, it is great to be with our Administrator, Isabel Guzman. And I thank you for your work. And a special thank you to our President, Joe Biden. (Applause.) Our President has long been a leader on this and so many other issues. But he’s quite passionate about this one. And I will tell you,…

01 May

FMCSA Forms New Task Force to Combat Predatory Leasing Practices

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Monday, May 1, 2023 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the nine members who will serve on the Truck Leasing Task Force (TLTF) chartered by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. TLTF will evaluate lease agreements in the industry and their potential safety and financial impacts on owner-operators. TLTF is established as a statutory committee under the authority of Section 23009 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Pub. L. 117-58 (2021), in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. TLTF will address areas that…