Month: August 2023

Letter to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate on the Alternative Plan for Pay Adjustments for Civilian Federal Employees
31 Aug

Letter to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate on the Alternative Plan for Pay Adjustments for Civilian Federal Employees

Politics
Dear Mr. Speaker:   (Dear Madam President:) I am transmitting an alternative plan for pay adjustments for civilian Federal employees covered by the General Schedule and certain other pay systems in January 2024. Title 5, United States Code, authorizes me to implement alternative plans for pay adjustments for civilian Federal employees covered by the General Schedule and certain other pay systems if, because of “national emergency or serious economic conditions affecting the general welfare,” I view the increases that would otherwise take effect as inappropriate. Accordingly, I have determined that it is appropriate to exercise my authority to set alternative pay…
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Letter to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate on the Alternative Plan for Pay Adjustments for Civilian Federal Employees
31 Aug

FACT SHEET: On Int’l Overdose Awareness Day, the Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $450 Million in New Funding to Support President Biden’s Unity Agenda Efforts to Beat the Overdose Epidemic and Save Lives

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Biden-Harris Administration hosting Families of Overdose Event today at the White House Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, the Biden-Harris administration is recognizing all those who have lost someone to an overdose. President Biden declared August 27 through September 2 as Overdose Awareness Week to focus the nation’s attention on the devastation caused by illicit fentanyl and other drugs. During this week of recognition, we reaffirm our commitment to beating this epidemic — in memory of those we have lost and to protect the lives we can still save. Today, in support of President Biden’s Unity Agenda efforts to beat the overdose epidemic and…
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Psychiatrist Dr. Christian Heim and Dr. Caroline Heim Release Largest Global Study That Reveals the 5 Questions Young Couples Really Want Answered
31 Aug

Psychiatrist Dr. Christian Heim and Dr. Caroline Heim Release Largest Global Study That Reveals the 5 Questions Young Couples Really Want Answered

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Scientific Article With Findings Just Published in Top U.S. Scientific Journal for Couples Therapy: The Journal of Marital and Family Therapy New Book: World's Largest Relationship Study SYDNEY & NEW YORK, August 31, 2023 (Newswire.com) - In their new trailblazing book "Resilient Relationships: Techniques for Surviving Hyper-individualism, Social Isolation, and a Mental Health Crisis" (Routledge), Psychiatrist Dr. Christian Heim and Professor Dr. Caroline Heim explain results from a global study exploring the challenges faced by contemporary couples from around the world. Designed to be used as a companion to couples therapy, the book presents more than 75 techniques to help…
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Virginia Technology Company Wins Awards for Railroad Safety and Innovation
31 Aug

Virginia Technology Company Wins Awards for Railroad Safety and Innovation

Travel
ONYX Wins Prestigious Reader's Choice Awards with Groundbreaking New Technology XING RICHMOND, Va., August 31, 2023 (Newswire.com) - ONYX Rail Safety Solutions has received top Safety Products and top Innovative Products awards in Progressive Railroading magazine's annual Reader's Choice competition. ONYX submitted its new railroad crossing safety system known as XING for readership consideration; they were one of only two companies in the United States to receive multiple awards in 2023.  ONYX has pioneered a new concept in highway-rail grade crossing and critical location safety monitoring, introducing it under the brand name XING. Through cutting-edge technology, XING swiftly detects and reports trains…
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2023’s Best International Medical Insurance Plans for Global Citizens Announced by International Citizens Insurance
31 Aug

2023’s Best International Medical Insurance Plans for Global Citizens Announced by International Citizens Insurance

Travel
Including Best Plans for U.S. Citizens Abroad, Foreigners in the USA, and World Nomads International Citizens Insurance - Logo International Citizens Insurance - Offering the best global health, life, and travel insurance for individuals and groups. BOSTON, August 31, 2023 (Newswire.com) - International Citizens Insurance, an international insurance broker based out of Boston, MA, is excited to announce its updated list of 2023's best global health insurance plans for expats, global citizens, remote workers, and other people living outside of their home country. These recommendations simplify the overwhelming array of international medical insurance choices for the growing wave of expats moving to…
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Letter to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate on the Alternative Plan for Pay Adjustments for Civilian Federal Employees
31 Aug

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves South Carolina Emergency Declaration

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Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of South Carolina and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Idalia beginning on August 29, 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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‘Fifty United Plates’ Collection by Lark at Home: Celebrating America, Plate by Plate
31 Aug

‘Fifty United Plates’ Collection by Lark at Home: Celebrating America, Plate by Plate

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Built for our neighbors, born of their bounty, and made only greater in its relation to another person, another place - a spread known as The Fifty United Plates®. Fifty United Plates DETROIT, August 31, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Every state holds a memory, a story, a cherished moment for the people who call it home. Lark at Home, renowned for their heartwarming kitchen wares, lovingly captures these stories with their "Fifty United Plates" collection. This unique collection honors each of the 50 U.S. states, serving up not just a meal, but also the nostalgia, love, and pride of home. "More…
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Letter to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate on the Alternative Plan for Pay Adjustments for Civilian Federal Employees
31 Aug

Statement from President Biden on the Second Anniversary of Ending the Afghanistan War

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Two years ago, the United States ended nearly two decades of war in Afghanistan— the longest war in American history. Today, we pause to remember the selfless service of generations of brave women and men over the course of the conflict—who, time and time again, sacrificed their own safety and security for that of their fellow Americans. That includes the 2,461 U.S. service members who made the ultimate sacrifice, and 20,744 of their brother-and-sisters-in-arms who were wounded in action. These servicemembers dared all, risked all, and gave all to our nation. We owe them and their families a debt we…
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Letter to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate on the Alternative Plan for Pay Adjustments for Civilian Federal Employees
31 Aug

Readout of White House Meeting with Governor Hochul

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Today, Senior Administration Officials met with New York Governor Kathy Hochul to discuss the ongoing efforts by the Biden-Harris Administration to build a humane, safe, and orderly immigration system and efforts the Administration has taken to support communities across the country who are housing migrants and asylum seekers.  The Administration officials and Governor agreed on a number of actions. First, following the deployment of a Department of Homeland Security assessment team, the Administration highlighted data indicating that a substantial number of recent migrants who arrived in New York City are currently work eligible but have not yet applied to get a work permit. For example, nationwide,…
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Letter to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate on the Alternative Plan for Pay Adjustments for Civilian Federal Employees
30 Aug

May 2023 Visitor Log Records Posted

Politics
Today the White House released visitor log records generated in May 2023. This set includes 83,402 records, bringing the total number of records posted to 667,616. These records were posted pursuant to the White House’s policy to voluntarily disclose visitor log records. This release is consistent with the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to becoming the first administration to post visitor log records from its first full year in office. To learn more about the policy, read our voluntary disclosure policy. To view visitor log records, view our disclosure page. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/disclosures/2023/08/30/may-2023-visitor-log-records-posted/
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