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Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at an Augusta Workforce Hub Event
18 Jul

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at an Augusta Workforce Hub Event

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Augusta, GA Thank you, Secretary Cardona. Every day, you remind us why it matters so much to have an educator leading the Department of Education. We’re so grateful for all that you do. Deputy Secretary Turk—you and the Department of Energy are doing great work to help Georgians lead the way towards our clean energy future. I also want to thank Mayor Johnson, President Mahan, President Whirl, Superintendent Bradshaw, employers, and the labor leaders we have with us for your passion and your attention to these programs. The speakers we have with us today show how our entire government is…
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Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at an Augusta Workforce Hub Event
18 Jul

Joint Readout of the Inaugural U.S.-ROK Nuclear Consultative Group Meeting

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In line with the April 2023 Washington Declaration and the historic decision by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and President Yoon Suk Yeol to establish the bilateral Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG), the national security authorities of the United States (U.S.) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) launched the inaugural meeting of the NCG on July 18, 2023, in Seoul. The NCG will be an enduring mechanism for strengthening the U.S.-ROK Alliance and enhancing our combined deterrence and response posture. As a result, the collective strength of our two nations will directly contribute to the continued peace and stability on the…
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Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at an Augusta Workforce Hub Event
18 Jul

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Isaac Herzog of Israel

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Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. welcomed President Isaac Herzog of Israel to the White House.  The two discussed the special significance of Herzog’s July 19 address to a Joint Meeting of Congress to commemorate Israel’s 75th anniversary, 35 years after an address by his father President Chaim Herzog, reflective of the enduring nature of our partnership, one that has transcended numerous U.S. and Israeli Administrations.  The two consulted on key issues of mutual concern, including enhanced coordination to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and Iran’s growing defense partnership with Russia.  They noted the strength of the U.S.-Israel relationship, based…
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Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at an Augusta Workforce Hub Event
18 Jul

Readout of Vice President Kamala Harris’s Meeting with State Attorneys General on Efforts to Stop Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking and Save Lives

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Today, Vice President Kamala Harris convened Attorneys General from seven states and the District of Columbia for a conversation about federal and state efforts to disrupt the illicit fentanyl supply chain and expand access to care for individuals at risk of an overdose. White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Director Dr. Rahul Gupta moderated the discussion and they were joined by White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Tom Perez. The roundtable followed actions the Biden-Harris Administration has taken to tackle the opioid and overdose epidemic, including releasing a National Response Plan to address the emerging threat of…
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Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at an Augusta Workforce Hub Event
18 Jul

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Pittsburgh Workforce Hub Event

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Pittsburgh, PA Thank you, Secretary Buttigieg. Pete—from holding airlines accountable when they cancel flights, to spearheading infrastructure projects across the country, Joe couldn’t have asked for a better partner. Mayor Gainey, you’ve put so much heart and hard work into strengthening the workforce in Pittsburgh. Acting Secretary Su—thank you for your steady leadership of the Department of Labor. You’ve worked tirelessly to protect our workers and give them the opportunities they need to thrive. It’s wonderful to be joined by your incredible representative, Congressman Deluzio, who never stops fighting for you on Capitol Hill. And I want to thank everyone…
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Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at an Augusta Workforce Hub Event
18 Jul

Remarks by Vice President Harris in Meeting with State Attorneys General on the Fentanyl Public Health Crisis

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Vice President’s Ceremonial Office Eisenhower Executive Office Building 1:35 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Dr. Gupta.  I thank you for all the work that you are doing to lead our White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.  Again, welcome to the Attorneys General of the United States.  I, as you all know, was among your number — (laughter) — as Attorney General of California.  And I have nothing but thanks to each of you and the folks in your office for the work you do every day.  It is critically important work.  It ranges, of course, from you…
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Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at an Augusta Workforce Hub Event
18 Jul

Statement from President Joe Biden on Record Procurement from Small Business

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I came to office determined to build the economy from the middle out and bottom up, not the top down – that’s Bidenomics – and supporting small business has been central to the progress we’ve made. My first two years saw the most Americans applying to start small businesses of any on record. Today’s report from the Small Business Administration shows that we’ve also made progress leveling the playing field in federal contracts, with a record $163 billion going to small businesses. Just in the last fiscal year, our policies have supported one million jobs in small businesses. This report…
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Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at an Augusta Workforce Hub Event
18 Jul

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Vermont Disaster Declaration

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Last night, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the State of Vermont by authorizing an increase in the level of federal funding for emergency protective measures undertaken in the State of Vermont as a result of severe storms and flooding beginning on July 7, 2023, and continuing. Under the President’s order today, Federal funds for emergency protective measures has been increased to 100 percent of the total eligible costs for a 30-day period of the State’s choosing within the first 120 days from the start of the incident period. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION MEDIA SHOULD CONTACT…
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Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at an Augusta Workforce Hub Event
18 Jul

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Cybersecurity Labeling Program for Smart Devices to Protect American Consumers

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Leading electronics and appliance manufacturers and retailers make voluntary commitments to increase cybersecurity on smart devices, help consumers choose products that are less vulnerable to cyberattacks.“U.S. Cyber Trust Mark” is the latest in a series of actions President Biden and the Biden-Harris Administration have taken to protect hard-working families. The Biden-Harris Administration today announced a cybersecurity certification and labeling program to help Americans more easily choose smart devices that are safer and less vulnerable to cyberattacks. The new “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark” program proposed by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel would raise the bar for cybersecurity across common…
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