Day: June 14, 2023

Message to the Senate on the President’s Veto of S.J. Res. 11
14 Jun

Message to the Senate on the President’s Veto of S.J. Res. 11

Politics
TO THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES:      I am returning herewith without my approval S.J. Res. 11, a resolution that would disapprove the rule entitled “Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles:  Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards.”      This rule amends the Environmental Protection Agency’s heavy-duty emissions control program — including its standards, test procedures, and other requirements — to further reduce the air quality impacts of heavy-duty engines.  The rule cuts pollution, boosts public health, and advances environmental justice in communities across the country.  It will prevent hundreds, if not thousands, of premature deaths; thousands of…
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Message to the Senate on the President’s Veto of S.J. Res. 11
14 Jun

President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to attend the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany

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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Germany to attend the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 on Saturday, June 17, 2023.  7,000 athletes and Unified Partners and 3,000 coaches and supervisors will represent 190 delegations in 26 sports at these Games. The Honorable Miguel Cardona, United States Secretary of Education, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: The Honorable Dr. Amy Gutmann, U.S. Ambassador to Germany The Honorable Mala Adiga, Deputy Assistant to the President and Policy Director for the First Lady The Honorable James Brett, Chair, President’s Committee for…
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Message to the Senate on the President’s Veto of S.J. Res. 11
14 Jun

Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Republican Study Committee Budget

Politics
The hardcore MAGA budget just released by the Republican Study Committee – which represents a majority of House Republicans – amounts to a devastating attack on Medicare, Social Security, and Americans’ access to health coverage and prescription drugs. The Republican Study Committee is taking aim at the Medicare benefits all Americans pay to earn by repealing the new power President Biden gave it to negotiate lower drug costs, to address rapid drug price increases, and to cap the price of insulin for Medicare beneficiaries. They are also raising the retirement age for Social Security. This is exactly what Republicans in Congress pledged not…
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Message to the Senate on the President’s Veto of S.J. Res. 11
14 Jun

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration’s Ongoing Efforts to Stem Firearms Trafficking to Mexico

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The Biden-Harris Administration continues to take significant and historic actions to disrupt the trafficking of illicit fentanyl and dismantle firearms trafficking networks.  Drug traffickers’ supply of firearms enables them to grow their enterprises and move deadly drugs, including illicit fentanyl, into the United States. They use these weapons, which consist of everything from handguns to high caliber and assault weapons, against the Mexican people, including law enforcement and military personnel who try to stop their operations. That’s why discovering, disrupting, and dismantling firearms trafficking networks is critical to the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to combat illicit fentanyl. On June 14, Deputy…
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly 0 Million Grant for Bus Rapid Transit in Pittsburgh
14 Jun

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $150 Million Grant for Bus Rapid Transit in Pittsburgh

Travel
President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law makes historic investments to support better, more reliable transit service WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $149.9 million construction grant award to Pittsburgh Regional Transit for the new Downtown-Uptown-Oakland bus rapid transit (BRT) line. Funded by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Downtown-Uptown-Oakland BRT project will provide fast, convenient transit for residents and commuters along a heavily congested corridor from Downtown Pittsburgh to Oakland.  “Americans rely on public transit every day to get to work, go to school, and connect with loved ones,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary…
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Message to the Senate on the President’s Veto of S.J. Res. 11
14 Jun

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Juneteenth Concert

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South Lawn 7:33 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Good evening, everyone.  Good evening.  (Applause.)  Happy Juneteenth!  (Applause.)  Please have a seat.  Please have a seat.  (Audience members make “Skee-Wee” sound.) (Laughs.)  And to my Divine Nine family.  (Laughs.)  (Cheers.) Good evening, everyone.  So tonight, with joy, we gather with friends and generations of family members.  We gather here at the White House, steps from where the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, to celebrate America’s newest national holiday.  (Applause.) And we are joined by so many incredible leaders, including members of Congress, members of the Congressional Black Caucus — (applause) — and CBC Chair, Steven Horsford. And we are…
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Message to the Senate on the President’s Veto of S.J. Res. 11
14 Jun

A Proclamation on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 2023

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    Around the world, a silent epidemic of elder abuse is denying seniors the ability to age with dignity, security, and grace.  No nation is immune.  In America, 1 in 10 people over the age of 60 has experienced some form of elder abuse, with cases still widely underreported.  On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we highlight the signs of this crisis, lift up the voices of survivors, and strive to improve resources for those on a path to healing.      Fighting elder abuse begins with bringing it out of the shadows and raising awareness about its many forms. …
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Credello: Here Are the 2023 Numbers for Student Loan Debt
14 Jun

Credello: Here Are the 2023 Numbers for Student Loan Debt

Lifestyle
NEW YORK, June 14, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Credello: The student loan crisis has gotten out of control. As we wait for the Supreme Court's verdict on President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan at the end of June, let's look at the numbers to see how much debt students are taking on and how you can repay your loans. What the data on student loans says In total, there is $1.75 trillion in student loan debt between federal loans and private loans. On average, borrowers owe $28,950. The state you live in also tends to impact how much you owe. For…
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Message to the Senate on the President’s Veto of S.J. Res. 11
14 Jun

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the Giffords Law Center 30th Anniversary Celebration

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San Francisco, CA Thank you, Gabby. You’ve seen the darkest parts of the human heart, but you responded by becoming a light to so many others. By inspiring all of us to find our own courage and determination. Thank you.  And thank you to Peter and the Giffords Law Center for inviting me to be with you today. Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis, Eleni, I’m so glad you could come and be a part of this special event. And I’m grateful to have so many other leaders joining us. Ava Olsen, from Townville, South Carolina, is 13. But her friend, Jacob, will always be six. Ava will try…
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