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This week, National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard convened White House officials and the Federal Co-Chairs of six Regional Commissions: the Appalachian Regional Commission, Denali Commission, Delta Regional Authority, Northern Border Regional Commission, Southeast Crescent Regional Commission, and Southwest Border Regional Commission. Participants discussed the importance of Regional Commissions to President Biden’s commitment to investing in […]

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3:02 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Hi, hi, hi. Q    Good afternoon. Q    Happy Friday. MS. JEAN-PIERRE:   Good afternoon.  Happy Friday.  We’ve made it today — or this week, I should say. Okay.  I have a couple things at the top, so please, please bear with me here.  So, this morning, the President was excited to […]

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U.S. CapitolWashington, D.C. 1:35 P.M. EDT SPEAKER JOHNSON:  Well, thank — thank you all.  I know it’s been a great time of fellowship and enjoyment.  It’s been very loud in here.  That’s a good sign.  That’s a good sign.  Not great acoustics, but great fellowship. This lunch is a special event, as we noted earlier because it’s […]

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Wisconsin Coordinated Campaign HeadquartersMilwaukee, Wisconsin (March 13, 2024) 4:19 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, folks.  (Applause.)  Well, it’s good to be here with the power in the state.  Gwen Moore runs my whole life, runs everything.  (Laughter.)  And your county executive and your mayor.  You got a hell of a crew. And I tell […]

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On Tuesday, the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) virtually convened nearly 300 leaders from across the nation to provide further details and answer questions related to the President’s budget proposals to keep communities safe from gun violence. The attendees included state and local leaders, public safety officials, and organizations focused on reducing […]

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Jill and I are heartbroken by the recent loss of Nex Benedict. Every young person deserves to have the fundamental right and freedom to be who they are, and feel safe and supported at school and in their communities. Nex Benedict, a kid who just wanted to be accepted, should still be here with us […]

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