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21 Jul

Statement from President Joe Biden on Director Bill Burns

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I am pleased to announce that I have invited the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, Bill Burns, to serve as a member of my Cabinet. As Bill says: “Good intelligence, delivered with honesty and integrity, is America’s first line of defense.” Since his first day on the job, Bill has demonstrated the meaning behind those words. Working in lockstep with Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines, Bill has harnessed intelligence to give our country a critical strategic advantage. Under his leadership, the CIA is delivering a clear-eyed, long-term approach to our nation’s top national security challenges—from tackling Russia’s brutal aggression against Ukraine,…

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21 Jul

Day 511: Russia Establishes Naval Blockade

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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. Day 511: war diaries w/Former Advisor to Ukraine President, Intel Officer @arestovych & #FeyginDaily War…

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21 Jul

Letters to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Lebanon

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Dear Mr. Speaker:   (Dear Madam President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date.  In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency with respect to Lebanon declared in Executive Order 13441 of August 1, 2007, is to continue in effect…

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21 Jul

FACT SHEET: White House Launches Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy

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Major General (ret) Paul Friedrichs Will Serve as the Inaugural Director The Biden-Harris Administration has made historic progress on our nation’s ability to manage COVID-19 so that it no longer meaningfully disrupts the way we live our lives. Under President Biden’s leadership, the Administration has taken significant steps to ensure all individuals have continued access to lifesaving protections such as vaccines, treatments, and tests, and that the nation is well prepared to manage the risks of COVID-19 or other causes of potential pandemics in the future. As part of the President’s commitment to ensure that our country is more prepared…

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21 Jul

A Proclamation on Made in America Week, 2023

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American workers are the best in the world; and today, with a historic Investing in America agenda, we are proving that the phrase “Made in America” is not just a slogan — it is a reality.  During Made in America Week, we celebrate the workers, unions, and innovators who power our Nation’s prosperity and make it possible for America to once again lead the world in manufacturing.      American manufacturing has long been the backbone of our economy.  But for decades, companies moved jobs and production overseas, hollowing out the middle class, rewarding wealth instead of work, leaving our supply…

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21 Jul

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Secures Voluntary Commitments from Leading Artificial Intelligence Companies to Manage the Risks Posed by AI

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Voluntary commitments – underscoring safety, security, and trust – mark a critical step toward developing responsible AI Biden-Harris Administration will continue to take decisive action by developing an Executive Order and pursuing bipartisan legislation to keep Americans safe Since taking office, President Biden, Vice President Harris, and the entire Biden-Harris Administration have moved with urgency to seize the tremendous promise and manage the risks posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and to protect Americans’ rights and safety. As part of this commitment, President Biden is convening seven leading AI companies at the White House today – Amazon, Anthropic, Google, Inflection, Meta,…

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20 Jul

Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. National Convention

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Indiana Convention Center 1:56 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everyone.  (Applause.)  Oh, I am so honored and pleased and joyful to be with you this afternoon.  Please, have a seat. Oh, what a wonderful, wonderful day. I want to thank President Elsie Cooke-Holmes; the National Board of Directors of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; and my Divine Nine sisters, the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta.  Good afternoon to you all.  (Applause.) Madam President, I want to thank you for your kind words.  You have been a phenomenal leader of this organization.  You and I and our other Divine…

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20 Jul

Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Dalton En Route Philadelphia, PA

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Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 11:39 A.M. EDT MS. DALTON: So, as you know, we’re on our way to Philadelphia, where President Biden will deliver remarks on how Bidenomics is fueling America’s clean energy future. We’re creating American-made projects in American factories with American workers and attracting more than $500 billion in private-sector manufacturing and clean energy investments that will support good-paying jobs. In Philadelphia, the President will visit the Philly Shipyard for a steel-cutting ceremony for the Acadia, a vessel that will be used to help build offshore wind farms. The Acadia and the offshore wind farms…

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20 Jul

President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to the Federated States of Micronesia to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Wesley W. Simina

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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Wesley W. Simina on Wednesday, July 26th, 2023, in Palikir, Federated States of Micronesia. The Honorable Deb Haaland, Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: Ms. Alissa Bibb, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., U.S. Embassy Federated States of Micronesia The Honorable Erika Moritsugu, Deputy Assistant to the President and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders Senior Liaison, The White House The Honorable Carmen G. Cantor, Assistant Secretary for Insular and…

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20 Jul

Remarks by President Biden on Bidenomics | Philadelphia, PA

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Philadelphia ShipyardPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 1:07 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Philly! Have a seat if you have one. (Applause.) Emily, thank you for that introduction. I tell you what, Mayor Kenney, thanks for the passport back into the city. I think the only reason why it was allowed to happen is I married a Philly girl. You know, they can’t be here today but I want to thank Governor Shapiro, who’s doing a hell of a job, and to my friends Senator Bobby Casey and Senator Fetterman, who have been such great partners to me. (Applause.) Folks, I want to also…

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