Category: News
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Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Constitutional Convention of UNITE HERE
Can we please hear it for Elena? (Applause.) What an extraordinary leader. I — you know, I — being — you and I being together with all of the other members in Las Vegas in that early day, when we didn’t know how it was all going to turn out, and you showed such strength,…
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Memorandum Delegation of Authority Under Section 1247 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the authority under section 1247(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31)…
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Memorandum Delegation of Authority Under Section 1247 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Delegation of Authority Under Section 1247 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby delegate…
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tatement from President Joe Biden on the Supreme Court Ruling in Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of NAACP
The right to vote is the foundation of American democracy. Key to that right is ensuring that voters pick their elected officials — not the other way around. The Supreme Court’s decision today undermines the basic principle that voting practices should not discriminate on account of race and that is wrong. This decision threatens South…
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White House Releases State Dinner Guest List
THE PRESIDENT AND DR. BIDEN HIS EXCELLENCY WILLIAM SAMOEI RUTO, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA & HER EXCELLENCY RACHEL RUTO The Honorable Alice P. Albright, Chief Executive Officer, Millennium Challenge Corporation & Mr. Gregory B. Bowes The Honorable Elizabeth E. Alexander, Deputy Assistant to the President and Communications Director for the First Lady &…
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the Historic Union Contract in Georgia
proving once again that meeting our clean energy goals is an opportunity to create good-paying union jobs for American workers. Last year, I was excited to meet with Delushundra “Dee” Thomas, who helped organize these workers. Their new contract is a lifechanging agreement that includes raises, retirement and profit sharing for 1,500 Georgians. When I…
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Readout of White House meeting on the Ongoing Response to the Collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge
MRA AND MRI The White House underscored President Biden’s commitment to stand with Baltimore every step of the way in this recovery. White House officials thanked participants for the collaboration and partnership between teams at the federal and state level. The meeting focused on updates on removing wreckage from the channel, supporting impacted workers and…
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MRS REPORTS Announces Key Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Callisia N. Clarke, to be a Member of the National Cancer Advisory Board Karen Emmons, to be a Member of the National Cancer Advisory Board Tamika Felder, to be a Member of the National Cancer Advisory Board Edjah K. Nduom, to be a Member of the National Cancer Advisory Board Brian K. Bond, to be…
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Memorandum on Delegation of Authority mra Under Section 506(a)(1) of the MRA Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
mra said By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 621 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA), I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the authority under section 506(a)(1) of the FAA to direct the drawdown of up…
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Readout of Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer’s Meeting with Colombian Acting Foreign Minister
The delegations discussed ways to strengthen their collaboration on migration, peace and security, and reviewed recent regional developments, including in Venezuela. During the meeting, Mr. Finer thanked Colombia for its leadership on migration issues, including its plans to provide new lawful pathways to reduce irregular migration in the region. Mr. Finer also welcomed Colombia’s extension…