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27 Jul

Statement from President Joe Biden on Cancer Moonshot Announcement

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Today, we’re marking a major milestone in the fight to end cancer as we know it. Last year, I worked with Democrats and Republicans in Congress to launch and fund the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to fundamentally transform how we prevent, detect, and treat cancer and other diseases. Today, ARPA-H is delivering on that goal with its first program directly funding innovation in the treatment of cancer. As surgical oncologists know, removing cancer can be incredibly challenging. Determining how exactly to operate to excise all cancerous cells, while saving healthy cells and protecting critical organs, nerves, and…

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27 Jul

Readout of Fifth Meeting of the Ukraine Donor Coordination Platform Steering Committee

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On July 25th, the fifth meeting of the Steering Committee of the Multi-agency Donor Coordination Platform for Ukraine was co-chaired in a virtual format by Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics Mike Pyle, Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine Oleksandr Kubrakov, and European Commission Director-General for Neighborhood and Enlargement Negotiations Gert Jan Koopman. The group discussed progress to align donor and international financial institution (IFI) assistance with Ukraine’s priority needs. The group commended the progress made since the last steering committee meeting and recognized there is more to do to ensure these efforts are fully coordinated and synchronized. Donors…

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27 Jul

President Biden Names Thirty-Sixth Round of Judicial Nominees

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The President is announcing his intent to nominate two individuals to federal circuit courts and two individuals to federal district courts—all of whom are extraordinarily qualified, experienced, and devoted to the rule of law and our Constitution. These choices also continue to fulfill the President’s promise to ensure that the nation’s courts reflect the diversity that is one of our greatest assets as a country—both in terms of personal and professional backgrounds. If confirmed, this slate would include the first Hispanic person to serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. This will be President Biden’s thirty-sixth…

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27 Jul

FACT SHEET: President Biden to Announce New Actions to Protect Workers and Communities from Extreme Heat

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Millions of Americans are currently experiencing the effects of extreme heat, which is growing in intensity, frequency, and duration due to the climate crisis. Today, President Biden will convene Mayor Kate Gallego of Phoenix, Arizona, and Mayor Ron Nirenberg of San Antonio, Texas, to hear from them directly about how their communities are being impacted by extreme heat and to discuss the steps the Biden-Harris Administration is taking to protect communities like theirs. The President will also announce new measures to protect workers and communities across the country from the impacts of extreme heat. President Biden has asked the Department…

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26 Jul

A Proclamation on National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, 2023

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This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea — an unbreakable bond forged by American and Korean service members who fought side-by-side from 1950 to 1953.  These patriots braved dangers and deprivations, facing down war and death in defense of democracy.  Today, we remember their service.  Together, we honor their sacrifice — including more than 36,000 Americans and more than 7,000 Korean Augmentation to the United States Army soldiers who laid down their lives for a world of greater liberty and freedom.        During President Yoon’s recent trip to the…

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26 Jul

Bill Signed: H.R. 1096 | The White House

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On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, the President signed into law: H.R. 1096, the “250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps Commemorative Coin Act,” which directs the Department of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. Thank you to Representatives Moulton, Bergman, Gallego, and Pence, and Senators Blumenthal, Sullivan, Rick Scott, Rounds, Young, Shaheen, Warner, Heinrich, and Duckworth for their leadership. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/legislation/2023/07/26/bill-signed-h-r-1096/

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26 Jul

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Members of Congress, Labor Leaders, Business Groups, Disability Advocacy Groups, and More Celebrate Martin O’Malley’s Nomination to be Social Security Administration Commissioner

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Today, President Biden announced his intent to nominate former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. Governor O’Malley is a lifelong public servant who has spent his career making government more accessible and transparent, while keeping the American people at the heart of his work. As Governor, he made government work more effectively across his administration and enhanced the way millions of people accessed critical services. Governor O’Malley will continue to be a strong partner who works tirelessly to protect and strengthen Social Security for generations to come. See below for what they are saying: Congressional…

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26 Jul

Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan On Developments in Niger

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The United States is deeply concerned about today’s developments in Niger.  We strongly condemn any effort to detain or subvert the functioning of Niger’s democratically elected government, led by President Bazoum.  We specifically urge elements of the presidential guard to release President Bazoum from detention and refrain from violence.  We welcome the strong statements and steps taken by the Economic Community of West African States and the African Union to defend Niger’s democracy.  We are closely monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of our citizens. Niger is a critical partner for the United States.  We have shared values on democracy…

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26 Jul

President Biden Announces Nomination of Gen. David Allvin to Serve As U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff

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Today, President Joe Biden announced the nomination of Gen. David Allvin to serve as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force. Gen. David Allvin, nominee for U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin currently serves as Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, assisting the U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff with organizing, training and equipping 689,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian forces serving in the United States and overseas. Gen. Allvin has commanded at the squadron and wing levels, including the 97th Air Mobility Wing.  He has also served as Commanding General, NATO…

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26 Jul

Statement from President Joe Biden on the 75th Anniversary of the Desegregation of the Armed Forces

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Seventy-five years ago today, President Truman signed Executive Order 9981, ending the unconscionable racial segregation of our Armed Forces and bringing our nation closer to our founding values. This landmark Order, issued more than a decade before the passage of the Civil Rights Act, directed the military to ensure the “equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion or national origin.” It was a vital step forward for our nation. It recognized the equal bravery and equal sacrifices of generations of service members of color who deserved to be equally…

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