Day: August 28, 2023

Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris Before a Meeting with the Organizers of the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington and Members of the King Family
28 Aug

Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris Before a Meeting with the Organizers of the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington and Members of the King Family

Politics
Roosevelt Room 3:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Kamala and I wanted to convene this incredible group of civil rights leaders for a simple reason: to thank them; and to tell them what they tell us — we know we got a lot more work to do; and also remind them that what they do matters more than I think they even appreciate how — just how consequential it is. You know, I’ll be speaking about it more this evening, and I’m going to be talking — I’ll be speaking in a longer fora.  But the bottom line is that a…
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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare launches free Healthier 901 online fitness tool
28 Aug

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare launches free Healthier 901 online fitness tool

Celebrity Gossip
Provides support and tracks success toward Million Pound Weight Loss Challenge MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The wait is finally over. Mid-Southerners can now use Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare’s new Healthier 901 fitness app to track their progress toward the Healthier 901 Challenge to lose one million pounds in three years. The free tool provides accountability for those participating in the challenge, along with numerous resources to support challenge participants, including articles about healthy living, pre-recorded workouts ranging from low-impact to high-intensity interval training, and the ability to log milestones like steps, calories, and weight loss. Participants who use…
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Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris Before a Meeting with the Organizers of the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington and Members of the King Family
28 Aug

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Director of the Office of Public Engagement Stephen Benjamin

Politics
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:27 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hello. Welcome back, everybody. Okay. A couple of things. Good afternoon. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: This Saturday, our nation marked the six- — 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, a seminal moment in our history and in our work towards equal opportunity for all Americans. Sadly, this day of remembrance ended with yet more American communities wounded by an act of gun violence, including communities in Boston, Chicago, and Joppa[towne]. At least one shooting this weekend was reportedly fueled by hate and carried out with two firearms.…
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PetSafe® Announces First-Ever PetSafe® Unleashed Pop-Up Dog Park in L.A. to Kick Off National Dog Park Contest
28 Aug

PetSafe® Announces First-Ever PetSafe® Unleashed Pop-Up Dog Park in L.A. to Kick Off National Dog Park Contest

Celebrity Gossip
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — PetSafe® has been working for over a decade to create dog-friendly spaces across the U.S. This year, in celebration of the brand’s 25th anniversary, PetSafe is rolling out an all-new dog park contest called PetSafe Unleashed. To kick off the new contest, PetSafe® is hosting a pop-up PetSafe Unleashed Dog Park experience at the Century City Mall in Los Angeles with celebrity dog lovers Jessica Simpson and trainer of “Lucky Dog” fame Brandon McMillan in attendance. The PetSafe Unleashed dog park event will showcase fun, interactive elements one lucky community will win as…
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Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris Before a Meeting with the Organizers of the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington and Members of the King Family
28 Aug

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Burns Paiute Tribe

Politics
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists for the Burns Paiute Tribe and ordered Federal aid to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from June 11 to June 12, 2023. Federal funding is available to the Burns Paiute Tribe and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storm, flooding, landslides, and mudslides. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures for the Burns Paiute…
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BIG3’s All-Star Game Adds Jaylen Brown to London Game at the O2 Arena
28 Aug

BIG3’s All-Star Game Adds Jaylen Brown to London Game at the O2 Arena

Celebrity Gossip
Players Previously Announced Include: Michael Beasley, Jodie Meeks, Jordan Crawford, Mike Taylor, Donte Green, Glen Rice, Earl Clark, Ryan Carter, Joe Johnson, Jeremy Pargo, Leandro Barbosa, Gerald Green, Elijah Stewart, Royce White, Frank Nitty & Jason Richardson LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Jaylen Brown is set to play in the highly anticipated BIG3 All-Star Game in London, UK at the O2 Arena on Saturday, August 26th. Brown will be playing to support local charity, London Youth which aims to support and improve the lives of London’s youth through their network of community organizations. BIG3 will match Jaylen’s donation to the…
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Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris Before a Meeting with the Organizers of the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington and Members of the King Family
28 Aug

Statement by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on President Biden’s Travel to Vietnam

Politics
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will travel to Hanoi, Vietnam on September 10, 2023. While in Hanoi, President Biden will meet with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other key leaders to discuss ways to further deepen cooperation between the United States and Vietnam. The leaders will explore opportunities to promote the growth of a technology-focused and innovation-driven Vietnamese economy, expand our people-to-people ties through education exchanges and workforce development programs, combat climate change, and increase peace, prosperity, and stability in the region. On Monday, September 11th, the President, Vice President, First Lady, and Second Gentleman will all mark the 22nd anniversary of the terror…
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INS Global Ushers in a New Era of PEO Services in Response to Needs of Today’s More Global and Interconnected Work
28 Aug

INS Global Ushers in a New Era of PEO Services in Response to Needs of Today’s More Global and Interconnected Work

Business
Launch of GlobalView, New SaaS Cloud HRIS Platform, Helps Companies Streamline Most Common HR Functions SINGAPORE, August 28, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — The past decade has seen a major shift in how companies of all size operate, grow and hire globally, driven by powerful cloud-based technologies, greater access to information, and worldwide markets more interconnected than ever, according to INS Global, a global professional employer organization (PEO) that helps companies expand into new countries quickly and seamlessly. Reflecting these changes, INS Global proudly announces GlobalView, a SaaS-based Human Resources Information System (HRIS) platform for worldwide talent management, and a full rebrand, including…
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5WPR Expands Online Gaming PR and Gambling PR Divisions Following Continued Growth in the Space
28 Aug

5WPR Expands Online Gaming PR and Gambling PR Divisions Following Continued Growth in the Space

Celebrity Gossip
NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — 5WPR, one of the largest independently-owned PR firms in the U.S., announced today the expansion of their online gaming PR and gambling public relations division due to increased interest in PR support within the industry. The division has experienced rapid growth since the legalization of online sports betting in New York State last year. 5WPR has been appointed agency of record for several leaders in the online gambling space including Jackpot.com, a platform that allows lottery players to securely order official state lottery tickets from their mobile phone, tablet, or desktop, and recently…
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Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris Before a Meeting with the Organizers of the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington and Members of the King Family
28 Aug

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Florida Emergency Declaration

Politics
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of Florida and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Idalia beginning on August 27, 2023, and continuing.  The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate all disaster relief efforts which have the purpose of alleviating the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population, and to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures, authorized under Title V of the Stafford Act,…
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