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Urban infrastructure was designed to take stormwater out to the ocean quickly. Now, California needs that precious water.

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke today with Francesco Talo, Diplomatic Advisor to the Prime Minister of Italy. The two officials condemned Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine, including its strikes against Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. They reaffirmed their commitment to providing Ukraine with assistance, including support for Ukraine’s energy resilience and the military equipment needed to defend Ukraine’s sovereignty…
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On Thursday, January 5, 2023, the President signed into law: H.R. 680, which makes Arpita Kurdekar, Girish Kurdekar, and Vandana Kurdekar eligible for adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident; Thank you to Representative Anne Kuster for her leadership. H.R. 897, the “Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act,” which confirms…
The post Press Release: Bills Signed: H.R. 680, H.R. 897, H.R. 1082, H.R. 1154, H.R. 1917, H.R. 7939, S. 450, S. 989, S. 1294, S. 1402, S. 1541, S. 1942, S. 2333, S. 2834, S. 3168, S. 3308, S. 3405, S. 3519, S. 3946, S. 3949, S. 4104, S. 4120, S. 4240, S. 4411, S. 4439, S. 4926, S. 4949, S. 4978, S. 5016, S. 5066, S. 5087, S. 5168, S. 5328, S.<span class=”dewidow”> </span>5329 appeared first on The White House.

Cabinet Room 3:16 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Happy New Year, everybody.  And look out for your own safety with one another back there.  (Laughter.) Today, we’re meeting to make sure that we deliver — continue to deliver lower inflation, more jobs, and an economy that works for everybody and — and that works from the…
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The Netherlands wants to raise 3.2 billion euros with a tax on the usurious profits of energy companies. They want to use the money to finance price caps for households.  The Netherlands wants to raise 3.2 billion euros with a special tax on the excess profits of fossil fuel companies. And it’s as simple as
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Israel’s most far-right and religious ruling coalition, which just assumed power, poses a profound threat to the country’s democratic institutions, from the courts to individual rights.

Roosevelt Room 11:54 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hi, everybody. Sorry to keep you waiting. There’s a lot going on. Today, I’d like to — the Vice President and I would like to talk you about how my administration is dealing with our situation in the southwest border. Now, these actions alone that I’m going to…
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WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden appointed the following individuals to serve in key regional leadership roles at the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): Elliot Doomes, GSA Regional Administrator, Zone B Jason Shelton, GSA Regional Administrator, Zone C Sukhee Kang, GSA Regional Administrator, Zone E Everett Handford,…
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke by phone on January 5, 2023 to exchange views on the ongoing war of aggression waged by Russia against Ukraine. They reiterated their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and independence. They reaffirmed their unwavering solidarity with Ukraine and the Ukrainian people in the face of Russia’s…
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The President and First Lady are mourning with the Enoch City, Utah community in the wake of a tragic shooting that has reportedly claimed the lives of five children and multiple adults in their family home. Too many Americans have lost loved ones or had their lives forever changed due to gun violence, and gun violence…
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