Day: June 8, 2023

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of William Spriggs
08 Jun

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of William Spriggs

Politics
Bill Spriggs was a giant in the field of economics. As Chair of the Economics Department at Howard University and Chief Economist for the AFL-CIO, Bill Spriggs fought to build an economy that worked for all Americans. He understood and spoke clearly about the deep disparities that exist in our nation and dedicated his career to closing those gaps. The son of two World War II veterans, Bill carried on his family’s legacy of public service through his years of work in government. Bill was a friend for many years. I will remember him for his incisive mind, deep wisdom, and abiding faith…
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Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of William Spriggs
08 Jun

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Supreme Court Ruling in Allen v. Milligan

Politics
Today the Court ruled that Alabama likely violated the Voting Rights Act by drawing a map that diluted Black votes in the state. The right to vote and have that vote counted is sacred and fundamental — it is the right from which all of our other rights spring. Key to that right is ensuring that voters pick their elected officials — not the other way around. Today’s decision confirms the basic principle that voting practices should not discriminate on account of race, but our work is not done. Vice President Harris and I will continue to fight to pass…
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Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of William Spriggs
08 Jun

Remarks by Vice President Harris at U.S.-Caribbean Leaders Meeting

Politics
Atlantis Conference Center Paradise Island, Bahamas THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, Prime Minister Davis.  And I congratulate you and your country on its upcoming 50th anniversary of independence.  It is my understanding, to your point, that I am the highest elected official from the United States to visit the Bahamas since you gained independence 50 years ago.  And it is truly my honor to be here and co-host this convening with you. And to all of the CARICOM and Caribbean leaders who are here today, I thank you for the work that we have done over the last couple of…
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Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of William Spriggs
08 Jun

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Supreme Court Ruling in Allen v. Milligan

Politics
The most fundamental right of American citizenship is the right to vote. Today, the Supreme Court rejected Alabama’s attempt to dilute the voting power of Black Americans and to further weaken the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This decision upheld the law, but our fight to protect, strengthen, and expand the freedom to vote continues. Voting is the right that unlocks all other rights, and fair maps are essential for representation. Important freedoms we enjoy and continue to fight for today come from our equal access to the ballot box. That is why the President and I continue to call…
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Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of William Spriggs
08 Jun

Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom in Joint Press Conference

Politics
East Room 2:16 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN:  Well, good afternoon.  Please have — please be seated. I’d like to start, with the permission of my British friends, to just say a few words about the wildfires in Canada and the quality of the air here in the East Coast that’s blanketed the communities in the East Coast and — and the smoke this past few days. I just put out a more detailed statement, so — for the press and for the people to see.  But I spoke yesterday with Prime Minister Trudeau, and I’ve decided — I dictated a…
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Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of William Spriggs
08 Jun

Letter to the Speaker of the House and President pro tempore of the Senate on War Powers Report

Politics
Dear Mr. Speaker:   (Dear Madam President:) I am providing this supplemental consolidated report, prepared by my Administration and consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148), as part of my efforts to keep the Congress informed about deployments of United States Armed Forces equipped for combat. MILITARY OPERATIONS IN SUPPORT OF UNITED STATES COUNTERTERRORISM EFFORTS In furtherance of counterterrorism efforts, the United States continues to work with partners around the globe, with a particular focus on the United States Central and Africa Commands’ areas of responsibility.  In this context, the United States has deployed forces to conduct counterterrorism operations and…
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OneMain Financial: 8 Steps to Refinance a Car Loan
08 Jun

OneMain Financial: 8 Steps to Refinance a Car Loan

Lifestyle
NEW YORK, June 8, 2023 (Newswire.com) - OneMain Financial: Applying for a loan isn't difficult with the online lending technology that's available today. However, there are still several actions car owners need to take before they can refinance car loan agreements. To simplify this, we've broken the process down into eight steps. Follow these in the order they're laid out to achieve the best possible result.      1. Review the original car loan agreement  Refinancing means that the original loan will be paid in full by the new loan. Unfortunately, some lenders charge an early repayment penalty for doing that.…
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Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of William Spriggs
08 Jun

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Wildfires in Canada

Politics
This morning,  millions of Americans are experiencing the effects of smoke resulting from devastating wildfires burning in Canada, another stark reminder of the impacts of climate change.  Since May, more than 600 U.S. firefighters, support personnel, and firefighting assets have been deployed, working alongside Canadian firefighters to tackle what is likely to be the worst fire season in Canadian history, and one that has huge impacts here in the United States.  Yesterday I spoke with Prime Minister Trudeau and offered any additional help Canada needs to rapidly accelerate the effort to put out these fires, particularly those in Quebec, where the…
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Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of William Spriggs
08 Jun

FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Supports Communities Impacted by Wildfires and Smoke

Politics
More than 100 million Americans are under Air Quality Index Alerts due to smoke drift from historic wildfire activity throughout Canada, which is facing one of its worst wildfire seasons on record.  There are over 425 active wildfires in Canada and nearly 10 million acres have burned, 17 times the 20-year average.  Since January 1, 2023, 19,574 wildfires have burned 616,486 acres across the United States.  Most current large fire activity in the United States is concentrated in the Southwest. These latest events are another stark reminder of how the climate crisis is disrupting communities across the country. That’s why…
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Willie’s Grill & Icehouse Now Hiring for More Than 100 Positions at Upcoming Location in Central Texas
08 Jun

Willie’s Grill & Icehouse Now Hiring for More Than 100 Positions at Upcoming Location in Central Texas

Travel
Willie's Now Taking In-Person Interviews Ahead of Grand Opening in Kyle KYLE, Texas, June 8, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Willie's Grill & Icehouse is looking for friendly team players ready to help open the Texas giant's highly anticipated first location in Kyle, Texas. Willie's is currently interviewing candidates for more than 100 positions. The in-person interviews are taking place outside of the brand-new location at 19220 I-35, Kyle, TX 78640. Set to open in July 2023, Willie's Kyle will be the 20th location for the beloved brand. Willie's Kyle will be the eighth Willie's outpost to feature a full bar, which creates…
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