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22 Aug

Statement from Vice President Harris on Biden-Harris Administration’s new SAVE Plan for Student Loan Repayment

Politics

Every American deserves the opportunity to pursue a college education without the burden of unmanageable student loan debt. President Joe Biden and I are committed to delivering relief to student loan borrowers. Today, we are announcing the new SAVE Plan – a new repayment plan that will save the typical borrower around $1,000 a year. Tens of millions of Americans will be eligible to save money by enrolling at www.studentaid.gov/save, lowering their monthly plans in advance of payments resuming later this fall. The SAVE plan upholds the promise we make to those seeking a quality education. Monthly payments will be based on income, rather than their total student…

22 Aug

President Joe Biden Names Ed Siskel New White House Counsel

Politics

Today, President Biden announced that Ed Siskel will serve as White House Counsel. Siskel served for nearly four years in the White House Counsel’s Office during the Obama-Biden Administration, ultimately becoming Deputy Counsel. As White House Counsel, he will lead a team serving the President with counsel on legal matters facing the White House and the country – crafting policies and executive actions, defending and advancing the President’s agenda, and pursuing progress for the American people. Statement from the President: “Ed Siskel’s many years of experience in public service and a career defending the rule of law make him the perfect choice…

22 Aug

Tape Face to Debut New Residency Inside Underground Theater at MGM Grand

Celebrity Gossip

Tickets on Sale Today at 2 p.m. PT; Show Begins September 1, 2023 LAS VEGAS, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Tape Face, “America’s Got Talent” fan favorite, will bring a new show to the Underground Theater at MGM Grand, which is scheduled to debut Friday, Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. With nearly 250 seats, the Underground Theater will transform into a creative playground for the highly acclaimed modern-day mime show. Tape Face will continue to use simple, clever and charming humor to entertain audiences with a magical brand of physical comedy for a very funny and imaginative 75 minutes. Continue…

22 Aug

Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Dalton and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell En Route Maui, HI

Politics

Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Maui, Hawaii 9:38 A.M. PDT MS. DALTON: Good morning. Before I hand it over to Administrator Criswell, I want to highlight a couple of important updates on extreme weather events around the country. Just a few moments ago, just before we took off, President Biden was able to speak to Governor Jay Inslee about the fires burning in Washington State. And he authori- — he let the governor know that he had authorized Fire Management Assistance Grants to support firefighting that is underway in the state. With respect to Tropical Storm Hilary that we’re seeing…

22 Aug

Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with Brazilian Presidential Advisor Celso Amorim

Politics

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by telephone today with Brazilian Presidential Advisor Celso Amorim to follow up on last week’s call between President Biden and President Lula. The two discussed ongoing progress in efforts to deepen bilateral and regional cooperation, protect workers’ rights, and promote inclusive prosperity for our two countries. National Security Advisor Sullivan underscored the importance of continuing to build upon joint efforts to expand Atlantic cooperation. They agreed to meet in person on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/08/21/readout-of-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivans-call-with-brazilian-presidential-advisor-celso-amorim/

22 Aug

Remarks by President Biden at Community Engagement with Residents Impacts by Wildfires

Politics

Lahaina Civic CenterLahaina, Hawaii 2:25 P.M. HST THE PRESIDENT: Aloha. AUDIENCE: Aloha. THE PRESIDENT: As I’ve heard various people on the island speak today, I’m reminded of a phrase that — of a tradition in my house. Because we’re always so busy, over the last 25 years, whenever my daughter or my sons, when they were both alive, wanted to leave me a message, they’d tape it on my mirror where I shave. And I was having a particularly tough time at one point years ago, and my daughter taped on my mirror a quote from Kierkegaard. He said, “Faith…

21 Aug

Remarks by President Biden Paying Respects to the Lives Lost in Maui and Reaffirming His Commitment to Supporting Residents

Politics

Lahaina Banyan Tree ParkLahaina, Hawaii 12:47 P.M. HST THE PRESIDENT: Well, hello, people of Maui. You’ve shown such absolute, incredible courage, and that’s not hyperbole. I want you to know, on behalf of the United States of America and all the nation, the American people stand with you. Governor Josh Green, you’ve been incredible. From the day we’ve spoken on this, you’ve been way ahead of the curve. Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke; Brian Schantz [Schatz], our senator; Senator Mazie Hir- — by the way, Mazie, I told my granddaughter, whose name is Maisy as well — she said, “That’s why I like…

21 Aug

$500,000 Dollars for Nursing Care for Just $100,000 In Cash

Business

WESTBOROUGH, MA, USA, August 4, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Long Term Nursing care expense is the great fear of the baby boomer generation. A Massachusetts firm has solved the Long-Term care puzzle for middle class Americans. Legacy Financial Advisors Inc. in coordination with local legal professionals and the Legacy Insurance Brokerage has solved the crisis with a plan they call ECHIP, The Elder Care Health Insurance Plan. The solution to the national crisis of escalating long term care cost for services can be achieved in 3 steps:1.) Comprehensive legal documentation for loved ones to step in financially. 2.) Selecting the Medicare insurance…

21 Aug

Biden-Harris Administration Announces First-Ever Grants to Fix More Than 160 Fish Culverts Across the Country, Supporting Jobs, the Environment, Tribal communities, and Commercial Fishing

Travel

As Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s new culvert grant program will support and promote sustainable communities WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced a total of $196 million going to 59 Tribal, state, and local governments that will fix or remove 169 culvert barriers to improve fish passage. Outdated culverts and other infrastructure can cause roads to flood and severely restrict or altogether block fish passage, which is key to the health of fish runs and important to commercial and recreational fishing, and the health of Tribal…

21 Aug

U.S. Department of Transportation Providing Hawaii $3 Million in ‘Quick Release’ Emergency Relief Funding for Traffic Management and Repairs to Infrastructure Damaged by Wildfires in Lahaina

Travel

Monday, August 21, 2023 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $3 million in “quick release” (QR) Emergency Relief (ER) funds, the current total QR requested by the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), to offset costs associated with traffic management services and repairs to infrastructure needed as a result of damage caused by wildfires in Lahaina on the island of Maui earlier this month. “The nation watched with broken hearts as wildfires took lives and livelihoods in Maui – and the nation will stand with Maui as it rebuilds,” said U.S.…