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The Mayflower HotelWashington, D.C. 12:16 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Rev, thank you for very much for that introduction.  And, quite frankly, thank you for your partnership.  You’ve been a good friend for a long time.  It’s an honor to spend the King holiday with the National Action Network and with the King family — Martin…
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Ebenezer Baptist ChurchAtlanta, Georgia  11:45 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  I’ve spoken before parliaments, kings, queens, leaders of the world.  I’ve been doing this for a long time, but this is intimidating following.  (Laughter and applause.)  You all are incredible.  I — (applause) — and let’s lay one thing to rest.  I may be a practicing…
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Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Alabama and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on January 12, 2023. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the…
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Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of California and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning on December 27, 2022, and continuing. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to…
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Vice President’s ResidenceWashington, D.C. 9:59 A.M. ESTVICE PRESIDENT HARRIS:  Well, I’m very happy to welcome you to my home, Prime Minister.  You and I have spent a good deal of time together in Tokyo, in Bangkok, and — and now here.  And as we have discussed many times, the relationship between the United States and…
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James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:52 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Good afternoon, everyone.  Q    Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Happy Friday.  And I got the date right today — (laughter) — the day right today.  Q    It’s Friday the 13th. MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Oh!  (Laughter.)  Well, it’s going to be a little crazy in here.  Okay,…
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WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key roles: Deborah Loewenberg Ball, Member, National Science Board Vicki L. Chandler, Member, National Science Board Dorota A. Grejner-Brzezinska, Member, National Science Board Marvi Ann Matos Rodriguez, Member, National Science Board Keivan G. Stassun, Member, National Science Board Merlin…
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