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Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting on Regional Integration
07 May

Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting on Regional Integration

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National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Saudi Prime Minister and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and National Security Advisor of India Ajit Doval on May 7 in Saudi Arabia to advance their shared vision of a more secure and prosperous Middle East region interconnected with India and the world. Mr. Sullivan also held bilateral meetings with the Crown Prince, Sheikh Tahnoon, and Mr. Doval to discuss bilateral and regional matters. He looks forward to further consulting with Mr. Doval on the margins of the Quad Summit later this month…
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Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting on Regional Integration
07 May

A Proclamation on Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Allen, Texas

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     As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on May 6, 2023, in Allen, Texas, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, May 11, 2023.  I…
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Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting on Regional Integration
06 May

Remarks by President Biden in Meeting with His Investing in America Cabinet

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Roosevelt Room 12:12 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I got a brief statement. I’ve called the members of Invest in America Cabinet. We — remember, last month, we had the first meeting, we broke out the Cabinet. But those Cabinet members have most responsibility for getting the major legislation we’ve passed up and running, and get shovels in the ground, get things moving, get projects underway. And to discuss the — what progress we’re making, it’s the second of those meetings. They’ve been working straight through. And about what we’re — how we’re growing the economy and — from the middle…
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Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting on Regional Integration
05 May

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Key Infrastructure Funding to Electrify Ports

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President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is making America’s ports safer and more reliable, strengthening our supply chains, creating good-paying jobs, improving air quality and public health, and building a zero-emissions shipping future America’s ports play a central role in our supply chains and affordable goods movement, are important providers of good jobs, and are key to our global competitiveness. To strengthen our supply chains, reduce costs for the American people, and position the U.S. for economic success, the Biden Administration this week announced investments as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to make our ports safer, cleaner,…
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Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting on Regional Integration
05 May

Statement from President Biden on Dr. Rochelle Walensky

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Dr. Walensky has saved lives with her steadfast and unwavering focus on the health of every American. As Director of the CDC, she led a complex organization on the frontlines of a once-in-a-generation pandemic with honesty and integrity. She marshalled our finest scientists and public health experts to turn the tide on the urgent crises we’ve faced. Dr. Walensky leaves CDC a stronger institution, better positioned to confront health threats and protect Americans.  We have all benefited from her service and dedication to public health, and I wish her the best in her next chapter. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/05/05/statement-from-president-biden-on-dr-rochelle-walensky/
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Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting on Regional Integration
05 May

Readout of White House Convening on Advancing Clean Buildings

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Yesterday, the White House convened 24 Governors’ offices to discuss how the Biden-Harris Administration can amplify states’ efforts to lead on commercial and residential building decarbonization policies that lower utility bills, improve climate resilience, and reduce emissions. In attendance were Ali Zaidi, the National Climate Advisor, Brenda Mallory, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), and senior officials from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  Participants discussed pathways to accelerate progress through federal-state partnership, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL),…
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Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting on Regional Integration
05 May

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Alabama Disaster Declaration

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Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Alabama and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes from March 24 to March 27, 2023. Federal funding is available to state, tribal, and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes in the counties of Chambers, Colbert, Coosa, Elmore, Lauderdale, Macon, Marion, Morgan, Randolph, and…
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Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting on Regional Integration
05 May

A Proclamation on National Teacher Appreciation Day and National Teacher Appreciation Week, 2023

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  In schools across America, teachers are arriving early to set up classrooms, spending long hours educating students, and staying late to prepare tomorrow’s lesson plans.  Their devotion to our children embodies the best of America — ready to serve and eager to see others thrive.  Today and during this week, we celebrate our Nation’s remarkable teachers and early childhood educators, and we recommit to having their backs, just as they have ours.      In the words of the First Lady, a lifelong educator, teaching is a calling — a way to live out the belief that we can…
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Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting on Regional Integration
05 May

A Proclamation on Public Service Recognition Week, 2023

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     Every day, more than 20 million dedicated public servants in small towns and big cities across our Nation go to work to make sure that America works for all of us.  From teaching our children and delivering the mail to controlling air traffic in our skies, overseeing our elections, fighting fires, keeping our streets safe, and defending our country in uniform, these remarkable Americans are the lifeblood of our democracy.  This week, we honor them and celebrate all they give to this country.      I have had the great privilege of working with public servants who lift…
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