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April 24, 2024
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Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority – October 14 2023

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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

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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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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on George Floyd’s 50th Birthday – We Join His Family to Honor His Life and Legacy. October 14 2023

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Joe Biden: 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…

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Remarks by President Biden on Creating Good-Paying Union Jobs, Investing in America, and Building the Clean Energy Future

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THE PRESIDENT: 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 of…

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NY Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Improving Alcoholic Beverage Laws for Consumers and Small Business Owners

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New York Governor Kathleen 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…

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US Justice Department Releases First-Ever Comprehensive Environmental Justice Enforcement Strategy Report

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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…

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