Day: October 14, 2023
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Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority – October 14 2023
This afternoon, President Biden spoke with Palestinian Authority President Abbas. President Biden condemned Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel and reiterated that Hamas does not stand for the Palestinian people’s right to dignity and self-determination. President Abbas briefed President Biden on his engagement in the region and his efforts to bring urgently needed humanitarian assistance to Palestinian…
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White House. Readout of President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel – October 14 2023
This afternoon, President Biden spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu to reiterate unwavering U.S. support for Israel. President Biden updated Prime Minister Netanyahu on U.S. military support and reiterated his warning against anyone seeking to expand the conflict. President Biden discussed with Prime Minister Netanyahu U.S. coordination with the United Nations, Egypt, Jordan, Israel, and others…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on George Floyd’s 50th Birthday – we Join his Family to Honor his Life and Legacy. October 14 2023
George Floyd should be alive. He should be celebrating his 50th birthday with his young daughter Gianna, family, and friends. He deserved so much more. Today, we join his family to honor his life and legacy. And we remember the tragedy and injustice of his death that sparked one of the largest civil rights movements…
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Remarks by US President Joe Biden on Creating Good-Paying Union Jobs, Investing in America, and Building the Clean Energy Future
THE PRESIDENT BUDEIN: Hello, everybody. It’s good to be almost home. Hey, guys, I live in Delaware. Okay? (Laughter.) And, by the way, I’m a big Pennsylvania guy, but you have an advantage in Philly. One, I married a Philly girl. Two, you’re between Scranton and Wilmington. You know, Scranton — you guys have no sense…
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NY Governor Kathy Hochul Signs Legislation Improving Alcoholic Beverage Laws for Consumers and Small Business Owners
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a package of legislation that will improve New York’s laws related to alcoholic beverages in an effort to expand options for consumers and support New York’s small businesses in the alcoholic beverage sector. Legislation S.5731/A.6941 Allows for the Retail Sale of Beer on Sundays Legislation S.2854/A.7305 Expands Hours of Operation…
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Readout of White House Meeting with Latino Executives
On Wednesday, Biden-Harris Administration officials convened over 40 members of the National Alliance of Latino Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) from across the country to discuss President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to ensure economic prosperity for Latino communities and advance equity through the American Rescue Plan. Administration officials and Latino CDFI executives applauded the…
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US Justice Department Releases First-Ever Comprehensive Environmental Justice Enforcement Strategy Report
The Justice Department’s Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) released its first-ever Comprehensive Environmental Justice Enforcement Strategy Annual Report today, highlighting the department’s recent accomplishments in cases with environmental justice concerns and outlining the department’s strategy for engaging with and delivering results to communities long overburdened by pollution. Last year, the department created OEJ within the Environment and Natural Resources…