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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Iowa Disaster Declaration
25 Aug

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

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Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Iowa and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from April 24 to May 13, 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 flooding in the counties of Allamakee, Clayton, Des Moines, Dubuque, Jackson, Lee, and Scott. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard…
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Iowa Disaster Declaration
25 Aug

A Proclamation on Overdose Awareness Week, 2023

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The overdose epidemic is a national crisis, and for millions of Americans, it is personal.  Too many families have lost their children, siblings, parents, and friends to substance misuse and overdose.  Every loss is a painful reminder that we must take bold action to end our Nation’s overdose epidemic.  During Overdose Awareness Week, we reaffirm our commitment to beating this public health and public safety epidemic — in memory of all those we have lost and to protect all the lives we can still save.      People with substance use disorder face too many barriers to treatment.  And while synthetic opioids,…
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Iowa Disaster Declaration
24 Aug

Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine

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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine today to congratulate him on Ukraine’s Independence Day and commemorate eighteen months since Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine.  President Biden reiterated the U.S. commitment to support Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression for as long as it takes, and to hold Russia accountable for its actions.  President Biden and President Zelenskyy discussed the commencement of training of Ukrainian fighter pilots and assurance of expedited approval for other nations to transfer their F-16s to Ukraine upon completion of training to increase Ukraine’s defensive capabilities.  On behalf of the American people,…
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Iowa Disaster Declaration
24 Aug

Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with Francesco Talo, Diplomatic Advisor to the Prime Minister of Italy

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National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today at the White House with Italian Diplomatic Advisor to the Prime Minister Francesco Talo.  Following on the July 27 meeting between President Biden and PM Meloni, Sullivan and Talo reaffirmed the unwavering support of both countries for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s aggression.  They consulted on the current situation in Niger and reaffirmed the need to restore constitutional order in the country as soon as possible.  Sullivan and Talo discussed efforts to deepen cooperation on a range of shared challenges, including expanded support for developing countries in Africa and around the globe…
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Iowa Disaster Declaration
24 Aug

Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with Quint National Security Advisors

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National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan convened the Quint national security advisors of France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom at the White House today.  Noting that it is also Ukraine’s Independence Day, participants reiterated their enduring commitment to supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression for as long as it takes, and to aiding it in its reconstruction.  The national security advisors stressed that Russia’s sovereign assets in their nations’ jurisdictions will remain immobilized until Russia pays for the damage it has caused to Ukraine, and examined further ways to hold Russia accountable for the destruction it has brought…
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War Day 544: F-16 Transfers, What Do They Mean for Ukraine
24 Aug

War Day 544: F-16 Transfers, What Do They Mean for Ukraine

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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. Join this channel to support our work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3qCbfcPbnph7QS3CPBTMQ/join Daily War Chronicles: Arestovych, Nikolay Feldman, Yuriy…
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Iowa Disaster Declaration
24 Aug

Statement from President Joe Biden on Ukraine Independence Day

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Today, the people of Ukraine are once more marking their Independence Day, while suffering the all-out assault of Putin’s craven war for land and power. For eighteen months, Ukrainian families have lived under the daily threat of Russian rockets and the reality of brutal attacks. But the people of Ukraine have refused to break.   On this Independence Day, as they have since Russia first invaded Ukraine in 2014, brave Ukrainian women and men are defending Ukraine from assaults on fundamental principles essential to every nation on the planet – sovereignty and territorial integrity. They are showing the world once more that…
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Iowa Disaster Declaration
23 Aug

Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s Space Launch

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The United States strongly condemns the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) for its launch using ballistic missile technology, which despite its failure, is a brazen violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions, raises tensions, and risks destabilizing the security situation in the region and beyond.  This space launch involved technologies that are directly related to the DPRK intercontinental ballistic missile program.  The President’s national security team is assessing the situation in close coordination with our allies and partners.  We urge all countries to condemn this launch and call on the DPRK to come to the table for serious negotiations. …
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Iowa Disaster Declaration
23 Aug

Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Administration Actions to Counter COVID-19 Fraud

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When President Biden came into office, he inherited unprecedented fraud from pandemic relief programs. The President made clear the watchdogs are back. The Department of Justice has taken action against thousands of criminals who stole billions of taxpayer dollars meant for hard-working Americans and small businesses coping with the pandemic. In his State of the Union address this year, President Biden promised to double down on the work of the COVID-19 fraud strike forces he called for and also called for the creation of additional anti-fraud strike forces. Today, the Department of Justice announced enforcement actions and charges for crimes related to an additional…
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Iowa Disaster Declaration
23 Aug

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

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Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Alaska and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from May 12 to June 3, 2023. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the Copper River Regional Educational Attendance Area (REAA), Kuspuk REAA, Lower Kuskokwim REAA, Lower Yukon REAA, and Yukon Flats REAA. 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…
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