July 19, 2023 - TABLOID

19 Jul

Readout of the White House States Convening on Child Care

Politics

Today, White House officials welcomed more than 90 state legislators from 41 states across the country to support state actions to make child care more affordable for working families, increase child care provider supply, and improve job quality for child care workers. First Lady Jill Biden, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, and Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan also attended the convening and delivered remarks. This convening reaffirms the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to child care and demonstrates the Administration’s willingness to use every avenue available to drive the improvements necessary to lower costs for families, build child care supply so families…

19 Jul

Press Release: Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizations

Politics

On July 24, 2011, by Executive Order 13581, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States constituted by the activities of significant transnational criminal organizations. On March 15, 2019, by Executive Order 13863, the President took additional steps to deal with the national emergency with respect to significant transnational criminal organizations in view of the evolution of these organizations as well as the increasing sophistication of their activities, which…

19 Jul

Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizations

Politics

Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency with respect to significant transnational criminal organizations that was declared in Executive Order 13581 of July 24, 2011, under which additional steps…

19 Jul

Remarks by President Biden in Meeting of the White House Competition Council

Politics

State Dining Room 3:28 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Please, stay seated. Stay seated. Thank you. Hello, everybody. Good afternoon. The reason we’re late: It’s all my fault. I know that’s a shock. But I must tell you, I couldn’t resist. Two of the — the children of a man and a woman who got me started in — back in 1972 — it was actually 1970 — were in town, and I showed them the office. And I apologize for keeping you waiting. I really am. Look, this Competition Council is an important part of Bidenomics, my plan to build…

19 Jul

Background Press Call on the White House Competition Council Announcement

Politics

Via Teleconference SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Thanks. Promoting competition to lower costs and support small businesses and entrepreneurs is a central part of Bidenomics. When the President took office, concentration had increased in over three quarters of U.S. industries. In the President’s view, that reflected that, quote, “Forty years ago, we [had chosen] the wrong path…following the misguided philosophy of people like Robert Bork, and pulled back on enforcing law to promote competition.” That harmed our economy. One estimate found that higher prices and lower wages caused by lack of competition was costing the median American household as much as $5,000 annually. So to…

19 Jul

Remarks by President Biden and President Isaac Herzog of the State of Israel Before Bilateral Meeting

Politics

Oval Office 1:20 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Mr. President, welcome back. Welcome back to Washington. Welcome back to the White House, and a pleasure to have you. And, you know, we were together in Israel, and we’re together again today. We got a lot to talk about. And I — you know my love for Israel is deep-rooted and long-lasting. And as I — as I’ve often said: If there wasn’t an Israel, we’d have to invent one. And — but 75 years. PRESIDENT HERZOG: It’s amazing. PRESIDENT BIDEN: Seventy-five years. It’s hard to believe. Hard to believe I remember about two thirds of…

19 Jul

Statement from Communications Director Liza Acevedo on Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff’s Travel to Samoa

Politics

Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff will visit Apia, Samoa from July 23 to 24, following his visit to Auckland, New Zealand, where he is leading the Presidential Delegation to the Opening Ceremony of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. During his visit, the Second Gentleman will meet with government officials and community leaders, including women entrepreneurs, to strengthen the longstanding ties between the United States and Samoa. In particular, the Second Gentleman will highlight our shared work to address the climate crisis, enhance disaster preparedness, promote sustainable and inclusive economic development, and invest in the economic empowerment of women. The Second Gentleman’s visit…

19 Jul

Roadpass Digital Announces New Shareholder and Appoints New CEO

Travel

INDUSTRY VETERAN MARY HENEEN JOINS AS ROADPASS CEO AND TECHNEXUS VENTURE COLLABORATIVE BECOMES CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDER Roadpass Digital Roadpass Digital logo CINCINNATI, July 19, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Roadpass Digital, operator of the leading technology platform for road travel and RVing experiences, announced the appointment of industry veteran Mary Heneen as the CEO of Roadpass. The announcement comes as TechNexus Venture Collaborative becomes the controlling shareholder in Roadpass. "We're incredibly excited to welcome Mary Heneen to the team as CEO of Roadpass," said Terry Howerton, CEO of TechNexus and newly appointed Chairman of the Board for Roadpass. Howerton continued, "Our portfolio includes…

19 Jul

Cooper Hues Develops Luxury Technology Platform

Travel

Cooper Hues is thrilled to announce a new product addition to the company's portfolio: Cooper - a global, web-based, luxury services and assets platform Cooper Logo Cooper Hues Logo LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2023 (Newswire.com) - The platform is home to a marketplace that hosts listings for luxury asset and service providers, providing customized account access to individual clients, concierge companies and corporate travel groups. Cooper expands on the company's proven track record in the luxury industry and is a global expansion for the Cooper Hues product portfolio beyond the private jet charter space. Cooper Hues' venture into the technology…

19 Jul

Day 509: Second Explosion on the Crimean Bridge

Politics

There is a lot of pro-Putin bias in the Western world. We aim to dispel this “macho” propaganda and reveal true colors of his regime: murder, intimidation, industrialized kleptocracy and well-funded russian fascism propaganda machines. We were born in Russia, we have lost friends to this murderer… we see how he “zombifies” most and intimidates and beats down the rest. We also know where his weak spots are and what atrocities his regime is committing on a daily basis. Message from the source channel owner. Day 509: war diaries w/Former Advisor to Ukraine President, Intel Officer @arestovych & #FeyginDaily War…