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White House. Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre May 2 2023

MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  I hear comments. Okay, here we go.  So, yesterday, Secretary Yellen estimated that without action by Congress, we could be unable to meet our obligations.  In other words, default as early as June 1st. The updated projection should be a wake-up call to Congress.  It is time for the Speaker and the MAGA Republicans to…

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New York Mayor Adams, MTA Announce new Investments in Public Space, Good Jobs, Affordable Housing Around Broadway Junction Subway Station

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced a major public investment in the area around the Broadway Junction subway station in Brooklyn that will deliver vibrant public space, improve quality of life, create family-sustaining jobs, and unlock inclusive economic growth throughout East New York. Driving the plan is a $500 million public investment in…

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Mexico and United States Strengthen Joint Humanitarian Plan on Migration – White House official

Today, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico and U.S. Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall met in Mexico City to build on the successful migration initiative that President López Obrador and President Biden announced in January 2023. Following that meeting, the United States and Mexico are announcing a set of additional measures to address the humanitarian situation caused by unprecedented migration flows at our shared…

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams, NY Governor Hochul Launch new $15 Million Effort to Build All-Electric, Affordable Homes in NYC

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Governor Kathy Hochul today launched the “Future Housing Initiative,” a new partnership investing $15 million to fast-track the creation of 3,000 energy-efficient and all-electric affordable homes in New York City. The new effort represents a significant step toward goals outlined in the state Climate Leadership and…

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