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26 Apr

Statement from President Joe Biden on PACT Act Milestone

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Our veterans represent the very best of us. But for far too many of our men and women in uniform, their military service involved exposure to hazardous environments and substances—exposures that could lead to harmful health effects including cancer, respiratory illnesses, or hypertension. That’s why I was proud to sign the bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act into law last August – the most significant expansion of benefits and services for toxic exposed veterans and survivors in over thirty years. This week, our Administration reached a critical milestone as a direct…

26 Apr

Day 423: war diaries w/Former Advisor to Ukraine President, Intel Officer @arestovych & #Feygin

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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. Daily War Chronicles: Feygin and Arestovych #Фейгин #ФейгинLIVE — English translation #PrivateerStation (in Russian: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVtD_N4OeD-9PshBq7NwyQ)…

26 Apr

A Proclamation on the 70th Anniversary of the Lavender Scare

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Our Nation has made tremendous progress in advancing the cause of equality for LGBTQI+ Americans. To keep building on that progress, we must reflect honestly on the darkest chapters of our story and on how far we have come. Seventy years ago, as the Cold War set in, President Eisenhower signed an Executive Order banning LGBTQI+ Americans from serving in the Federal Government. This action codified a shameful chapter in our Nation’s history known as the “Lavender Scare.” It was a decades-long period when 5,000 to 10,000 LGBTQI+ Federal employees were investigated, were interrogated, and lost their jobs simply because…

26 Apr

Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of Harry Belafonte

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Harry Belafonte was one of our nation’s most powerful voices for change. As an activist, Harry Belafonte helped lead the fight for civil rights and human rights here and across the world—and inspired a generation of young leaders to fight for change. He used his voice and resources to champion the cause of racial justice, speaking out for freedom alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and supporting organizations like the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. On stage and on screen, the “King of Calypso” captivated audiences around the globe. Like all true patriots, Harry Belafonte had the…

26 Apr

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Occasion of Israel’s 75th Independence Day

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On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend our best wishes to the people of Israel as they celebrate 75 years of statehood. When David Ben-Gurion declared Israel’s independence in 1948, he announced the birth of a state “based on freedom, justice and peace.” Just 11 minutes later, President Truman announced that the United States would be the first nation to recognize the government of Israel. Today, we are still proud to be counted among the first of Israel’s friends and allies. And the United States recognizes the resilience of Israel’s democracy—the bedrock for our robust and…

26 Apr

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and the Cast of “The L Word” and “The L Word: Generation Q”

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James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:22 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: What’s going on? (Laughs.) All right, happy Tuesday. So, this week is Lesbian Visibility Week. And as the first openly queer person to hold the position of Press Secretary for the President of the United States, I see every day how important visibility and representation are. Today I’m honored to welcome the cast of “The L Word” and “Generation Q,” two Showtime series that chronicle the friendship, the love, the challenges, and the triumphs of strong, funny, and resilient queer women.…

26 Apr

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Hoopa Valley Tribe

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Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists for the Hoopa Valley Tribe and ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms and mudslides from February 14 to March 5, 2023. Federal funding is available to the Hoopa Valley 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 winter storms and mudslides. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures for the Hoopa Valley Tribe. Mr. Benigno…

26 Apr

Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on President Biden’s Travel to G7 and Quad

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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will attend the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Hiroshima, Japan on May 19-21. The President and G7 leaders will discuss a range of the most pressing global issues, including the G7’s unwavering support for Ukraine, addressing the dual food and climate crises, securing inclusive and resilient economic growth, and continuing to lead a clean energy transition at home and for our partners around the world. On May 24, President Biden will attend the third in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit in Sydney, Australia, with Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, hosted by Prime Minister Anthony…

26 Apr

Readout of Vice President Harris’s Engagement with President Yoon on Space Cooperation

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Today, Vice President Kamala Harris was joined by President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea (ROK) at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, where they reaffirmed their determination to strengthen U.S.-ROK space cooperation across all sectors – civil, commercial, and national security. They received briefings regarding bilateral cooperation to address the climate crisis as well as space science. Additionally, the Vice President and President Yoon met with Korean-American space experts and discussed their contributions to strengthen the bilateral space partnership. This builds on their September 2022 meeting in Seoul, where the two…

26 Apr

Remarks by Vice President Harris and President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea During a Visit to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

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Goddard Space Flight CenterGreenbelt, Maryland 3:56 P.M. EDT VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS: Good afternoon. NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, thank you for welcoming us once again and hosting us. Astronaut Jonny Kim, who was here earlier — Jonny, I want to thank you and all of the Korean American NASA experts and all of the experts who work here for the work you do every day. President Yoon, welcome to the United States. It is good to see you again. I thank you for the warm welcome you showed me when I was in Seoul. And I welcome you, on behalf of…