Politics

02 Apr

Statement from President Joe Biden on Devastating Weekend Storms

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Jill and I are praying for everyone impacted by the devastating storms this weekend. While we are still assessing the full extent of the damage, we know families across America are mourning the loss of loved ones, desperately waiting for news of others fighting for their lives, and sorting through the rubble of their homes and businesses. I’ve directed my team to bring every element of the federal government together to help with immediate needs and long-term rebuilding. Early this morning, I approved an expedited major disaster declaration to quickly provide Federal assistance to the people of Arkansas. This weekend, I…

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02 Apr

Statement from President Joe Biden on the One-Year Anniversary of the Truce in Yemen

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Today marks a significant milestone—one year of a truce in the Yemen war.  One year that has saved countless Yemeni lives, enabled increased humanitarian assistance to flow throughout the country, allowed Yemenis to travel throughout the Middle East, and set the conditions for a comprehensive peace. Maintaining this truce and strengthening progress toward peace has been a main focus of my administration’s engagement with our partners in the Middle East. That focus will continue intensively as we seek to build on this extraordinary progress and support all efforts towards a comprehensive resolution to this terrible conflict. The United States remains…

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02 Apr

War Day 59 :: war chronicles with Advisor to Ukraine President, Intel Officer, Alexey Arestovych

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

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02 Apr

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

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Early this morning, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Arkansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes on March 31, 2023. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Cross, Lonoke, and Pulaski. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Federal funding also is available to…

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02 Apr

War Day 65 :: war chronicles with Advisor to Ukraine President, Intel Officer, Alexey Arestovych

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

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02 Apr

Remarks by Vice President Harris in Meeting with Private Sector and Philanthropic Leaders on Digital Inclusion in Africa

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Intercontinental LusakaLusaka, Zambia THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Well, good afternoon, everyone.  And again, thank you all, these extraordinary global leaders, for coming together around this table for a very important discussion and for combining our resources, both intellectual, mental, and — and in terms of the work that we each do.  I’m very much looking forward to the next two hours spent together and all the work we will do going forward. As I began this week-long trip on the continent, I mentioned in a speech, at the very beginning of the trip in Ghana, that the United States is committed…

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01 Apr

War Day 66 :: war chronicles with Advisor to Ukraine President, Intel Officer, Alexey Arestovych

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

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01 Apr

Remarks by Vice President Harris on Increasing Climate Resilience, Adaptation, and Mitigation Across Africa

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Panuka FarmLusaka, Zambia THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Well, thank you, Bruno.  I really appreciate the name “Panuka” and that it is about “be clever,” because, really, isn’t that at the heart of what we want people to do?  Which is to use their imagination, use your vision, and be encouraged to use it in a way that will inspire.  And we’ll do what we call “innovate” — create new things, see what is possible, and then go and get it.  And that’s what the leaders here are doing. And I, first of all, want to congratulate all of the men and…

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01 Apr

Readout of White House Roundtable Affirming Transgender Kids

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Domestic Policy Advisor Ambassador Susan Rice and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy hosted a roundtable at the White House about the joys, hopes, and challenges that transgender children are experiencing. Transgender kids and their parents traveled to the White House from states that have attacked the rights of transgender kids, including Arizona, Texas, and Virginia, and shared the devastating effects these political attacks are having on their mental health and wellbeing. As one round table participant shared, it feels scary when the politicians elected to represent you don’t care about your wellbeing. Families participating in today’s roundtable also highlighted that transgender kids can thrive…

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01 Apr

A Proclamation on National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2023

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     During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we want every young person in the United States who has faced the fear and pain of abuse or neglect to know they are not alone.  We see you and will always fight to protect your safety and well-being.  We reaffirm our commitment to listening to children, standing with brave survivors, and reaching out across our communities to support families and to help others in need.      I was raised to believe that the greatest sin in life is the abuse of power, and the abuse of a woman or child is the…

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