Month: June 2023

Statement from President Biden on Justice Department Findings on the Minneapolis Police Department
17 Jun

Statement from President Biden on Justice Department Findings on the Minneapolis Police Department

Politics
This afternoon, I was briefed by my team on the Department of Justice’s independent findings of unconstitutional practices of the Minneapolis Police Department. The findings are disturbing and underscore the urgent need for Congress to pass common sense reforms that increase public trust, combat racial discrimination and thereby strengthen public safety. Since I took office, the Department of Justice has also taken independent and aggressive action to ensure accountability for systemic misconduct and by police departments at the local level. The vast majority of Americans want the same thing: trust, safety, accountability. Any police officer will tell you that public trust…
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Statement from President Biden on Justice Department Findings on the Minneapolis Police Department
16 Jun

Remarks by President Biden at the National Safer Communities Summit

Politics
University of HartfordWest Hartford, Connecticut 2:53 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, hello, hello. AUDIENCE:  Hello! THE PRESIDENT:  I think maybe your patience exceeds your good judgment.  (Laughter.) Please, have a seat, if you have one. Thank you for — thank you for your commitment.  I really mean it. You know, as a kid, I came out of a different movement, the Civil Rights Movement.  Senator Blumenthal and I talked about it before.  I come from a state that has the eighth largest Black population in the country and was segregated when I was a kid.  That’s what got me engaged.  And it made me believe that…
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Statement from President Biden on Justice Department Findings on the Minneapolis Police Department
16 Jun

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Marks One Year Since the Ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles

Politics
One year ago, President Biden hosted leaders from across our hemisphere for the Ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles. The leaders came together to forge a path for the Americas that builds on our vast economic potential, remarkable and diverse people, and deep democratic traditions. The overarching theme of the Summit was that our nations are stronger together than on our own, and this sentiment was reflected in many of the initiatives and commitments President Biden and Vice President Harris announced in Los Angeles. Over the past year, the Biden-Harris Administration has made significant and impactful progress in…
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Statement from President Biden on Justice Department Findings on the Minneapolis Police Department
16 Jun

Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Young Climate Leaders Convening Event

Politics
Northfield High SchoolDenver, Colorado THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everyone.  Good afternoon.  Good afternoon.  Please have a seat.  Good afternoon.  It’s great to be back in Colorado.  Thank you all. I want to thank Gabe and Mariah.  We spent a really wonderful amount of time back in one of the classrooms with the Earth Rangers.  Where are the Earth Rangers?  Where are you?  (Applause.)   They’re — they’re incredible students from every age who are taking on the responsibility to lead the rest of us on these very important issues.  And it really has been a joy to be with you…
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Statement from President Biden on Justice Department Findings on the Minneapolis Police Department
16 Jun

Statement by NSC Spokesperson Adam Hodge on Assisting Canada in Responding to Wildfires

Politics
In order to do everything possible to reduce the degradation of air quality in American communities caused by smoke from wildfires burning in Canada, President Biden directed the Department of Defense to provide technology support that enables Canada to more rapidly identify and suppress new fires. This technology can provide early warning of emerging wildfires in remote wilderness areas so that the fires can be stopped before they spread and burn out of control. Starting today, DOD personnel will analyze and share real time data derived from U.S. satellites and sensors and convey it via a cooperative agreement between the…
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Statement from President Biden on Justice Department Findings on the Minneapolis Police Department
16 Jun

A Proclamation on Father’s Day, 2023

Politics
    On Father’s Day, we celebrate the dads, stepdads, grandfathers, and father figures in our lives, who shape who we are and set an example for the kind of people we aspire to be.  They sacrifice so we can succeed, they mentor us so we can reach our potential, and they believe in us so we can learn to believe in ourselves.  Across America, fathers work tirelessly every day to build a better future for their families, devoting their lives to ensuring that their children are safe, supported, and empowered to pursue their dreams.  Today, we honor these men…
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Statement from President Biden on Justice Department Findings on the Minneapolis Police Department
16 Jun

A Proclamation on Juneteenth Day of Observance, 2023

Politics
    One of my proudest actions as President has been signing the bipartisan law establishing Juneteenth as the first new Federal holiday since the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday nearly four decades ago.  On this Juneteenth Day of Observance, we commemorate America’s dedication to the cause of freedom.  On June 19, 1865 — months after the Civil War ended and more than 2 years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation freeing enslaved people — Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to free 250,000 people still held in bondage.  The arrival of Major General Gordon Granger and his…
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Credello: These Are the Best Credit Cards for Booking a Cruise This Year
16 Jun

Credello: These Are the Best Credit Cards for Booking a Cruise This Year

Travel
NEW YORK, June 16, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Credello: Planning a cruise can be an exciting experience, but when it comes to making payments, having the right credit card can enhance your experience even further. Not only can you take advantage of rewards and benefits, but some credit cards offer specific perks for booking cruises. Let's explore the best credit cards for booking a cruise this year, considering overall benefits, flexibility, and simple rewards.  Understanding How a Credit Score Works Before we delve into the best credit cards for booking a cruise, you need to be able to answer the question,…
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Statement from President Biden on Justice Department Findings on the Minneapolis Police Department
16 Jun

Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Dalton En Route West Hartford, CT

Politics
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route West Hartford, Connecticut 12:46 P.M. EDT MS. DALTON:  And, hey, everybody, they’re telling us that there’s going to be some turbulence in about 15 minutes, so we’re going to try to keep this concise here.  Good morning, everyone.  We’re en route to West Hartford, Connecticut, my hometown, where the President will celebrate the anniversary of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, legislation he signed last year with the help of decades of work by gun safety advocates and survivors.  Earlier this week, the First Lady joined Gabby Giffords at an event for the Giffords Law Center in…
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