Month: January 2025
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Record-Breaking 2025 Open Enrollment Period Under the Affordable Care Act
President Biden announces nearly 24 million consumers have signed up for Affordable Care Act Marketplace coverage, nearly doubling enrollment during the last 4 years President Biden and Vice President Harris believe that health care is a right, not a privilege. Since day one of their Administration, they have taken steps to ensure that every American…
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I don’t know how Americans put up with lawfare: Rudy Giuliani
Rudy Giuliani appeared on “The Chris Salcedo Show” on Newsmax to discuss his recent legal troubles and criticize the legal system237. He expressed frustration with what he perceives as “lawfare” and manipulation of the legal system in New York City1.Giuliani was recently found in contempt of court for failing to properly respond to requests for information…
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White House Launches “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark”, Providing American Consumers an Easy Label to See if Connected Devices are Cybersecure
Voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for wireless interconnected smart products, administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will help Americans make more informed decisions about the cybersecurity of products – from baby monitors to security systems – they bring into their homes. Today, the White House announced the launch of a cybersecurity label for internet-connected devices,…
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Donald Trump’s pre-inauguration press conference on January 7, 2025 – Video
President-elect Donald Trump held a pre-inauguration press conference at Mar-a-Lago on January 7, 2025, covering a wide range of topics12. Key points from the conference included: The press conference, which lasted over an hour, covered Trump’s plans for his second term and his administration’s priorities 5. Congress had certified Trump’s election victory the previous day, with Vice…
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New York. Governor Hochul Announces New CDPAP Partnership With Independent Living Centers as Part of Plan to Strengthen Home Care Services for New Yorkers
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State and Public Partnership LLC (PPL) are partnering with 11 Independent Living Centers (ILCs) as part of the State’s plan to strengthen the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) for New York’s home care users. New York’s ILCs are among more than 30 community-based partners who will…
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NY Governor Hochul Proposes Sweeping Expansion of the Child Tax Credit to Deliver Up to $1,000 Per Child
As her second proposal for the 2025 State of the State, Governor Kathy Hochul today proposed a historic expansion of New York’s child tax credit for more than 2.75 million children. Governor Hochul’s plan would give 1.6 million New York families an annual tax credit of up to $1,000 per child under age four and…
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Remarks by Vice President Harris After Joint Session of Congress to Certify the 2024 Presidential Election. Video
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, today was a — obviously, a very important day, and it was about what should be the norm and what the American people should be able to take for granted, which is that one of the most important pillars of our democracy is that there will be a peaceful transfer of…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on Protecting America’s Ocean and Coasts from Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling
President Joe Biden announced actions to protect the East and West coasts, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and Alaska’s Northern Bering Sea from offshore oil and gas drilling, prioritizing environmental and public health concerns. This decision reflects the risks of irreversible damage posed by drilling and the recognition that such actions are unnecessary to meet…
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Joe Biden to Keep US Flags at Half-Staff During Trump’s Inauguration
US flags will be flown at half-staff during Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025, as part of a 30-day mourning period for former President Jimmy Carter, who died on December 29, 2024, at the age of 10013. This decision, made by President Joe Biden in accordance with the US flag code, has sparked controversy and…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Location Act
President Joe Biden recently signed the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Location Act into law, authorizing the creation of a monument on the National Mall to honor the women’s suffrage movement. This monument will not only commemorate the ratification of the 19th Amendment but also recognize the generations of women who fought for equal representation in…
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Criminally Investigate Fauci?!
Tom Fitton, the president of Judicial Watch, has called for a criminal investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). This call comes in the wake of ongoing scrutiny of Dr. Fauci’s actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Background Dr. Fauci has faced increasing criticism and…
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden
President Joe Biden emphasized the importance of a strong domestic steel industry for national security and resilient supply chains, highlighting how steel is vital for infrastructure, the auto industry, and defense. He criticized unfair foreign trade practices, particularly steel dumping, which has harmed U.S. steel companies and workers. Biden pointed to actions like tripling tariffs…
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Governor Hochul Announces New Policies Taking Effect in 2025 to Put Money Back Into the Pockets of New Yorkers. Video
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced three new policies that will put money back in the pockets of millions of New Yorkers. Because of new laws championed by Governor Hochul, this week marks the first implementation of an increased minimum wage, the nation’s first paid prenatal leave law, and a ban on insulin co-pays for state-regulated…
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Mayor Adams Appoints Michael Sedillo as Executive Director of Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services, Announces Several New Efforts to Pay Nonprofit Providers Faster
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Michael Sedillo as the executive director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services. Sedillo will oversee the office’s efforts across city government to develop and promote a culture of customer service, introduce data-driven performance management measures, and reform practices, policies,…
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New York. Mayor Adams Appoints Vijah Ramjattan as Executive Director of NYC Mayor’s Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Vijah Ramjattan as the executive director of the New York City Mayor’s Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes (OPHC). As executive director, Ramjattan will oversee the office’s interagency efforts to combat hate crimes using community-based programs and provide support to victims of hate…
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NY Governor Hochul Unveils Plan to Reform Involuntary Commitment Laws Amid Surge in Subway Violence
Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul “The recent surge in violent crimes in our public transit system cannot continue — and we need to tackle this crisis head-on. Many of these horrific incidents have involved people with serious untreated mental illness, the result of a failure to get treatment to people who are living on the…
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White House. Order Regarding the Proposed Acquisition of United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation
On January 3, 2025, President Joe Biden issued an executive order prohibiting the proposed acquisition of United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation and its affiliates, citing national security concerns. The order finds credible evidence suggesting that the transaction could threaten U.S. national security and determines that existing laws are inadequate to address this…
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Mayor Eric Adams Responds to Governor Hochul’s Legislation on New York’s Involuntary Commitment Standards for Mental Health Reform
Mayor Adams’ Statement in Response to Governor Hochul’s Plans to Introduce Legislation to Finally Change New York’s Involuntary Commitment Standards – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement in response to New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s plans to introduce legislation to finally change New York’s involuntary commitment standards: “Denying a…
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Special Election Proclamation for New York City Council District 44 on March 25, 2025
New York. Proclamation of Election January 2, 2025 As a result of the resignation of Kalman Yeger from the City Council effective December 31, 2024, a vacancy has been created in the seat he has held as a Council Member for the forty-fourth Council district. Accordingly, pursuant to the authority vested in me by Section…
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Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Statement on New Orleans Attack
January 1, 2025 The Justice Department issued the following statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland following the attack in New Orleans: “The country woke up this morning to news of a terrible tragedy in New Orleans that killed at least 10 people and injured many more. My heart is broken for those who began…