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May 18, 2024
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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden Marking International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

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President Joe Biden reaffirms the United States’ commitment to supporting LGBTQI+ rights globally on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, emphasizing human rights and equality. He highlights his administration’s efforts to advance LGBTQI+ rights through policy actions, diplomacy, and foreign assistance, acknowledging progress made while recognizing ongoing challenges such as discrimination and violence…

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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on the April Consumer Price Index

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President Joe Biden underscored that combatting inflation and cutting expenses remains his foremost economic focus, recognizing the continued hardships faced by numerous families despite advancements. He detailed strategies to combat elevated prices, including the construction of two million new homes, addressing prescription drug expenses, and urging grocery chains to reduce prices. He juxtaposed his approach…

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New York State Governor Hochul Directs Operational Overhaul of the Office of Cannabis Management – Concerns and Interpretations

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Governor Hochul has directed a comprehensive operational overhaul of the Office of Cannabis Management in New York State, following a 30-day assessment identifying structural limitations hindering the agency’s ability to establish a functional cannabis marketplace. Immediate actions include reforming licensing processes, increasing enforcement against illegal storefronts, and establishing a $5 million grant program to support…

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White House Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Introduces Inaugural National Target for Zero-Emissions Freight Sector, Allocates Almost $1.5 Billion to Aid Shift to Zero-Emission Heavy-duty Vehicles. Plus, Critics’ Arguments on Economic, National, and Global Detriments.

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Biden-⁠Harris Administration Sets First-Ever National Goal of Zero-Emissions Freight Sector, Announces Nearly $1.5 Billion to Support Transition to Zero-Emission Heavy-duty Vehicles The U.S. freight system is vital to our nation’s economy. Trucks, ships, trains, and planes move 55 million tons of goods worth more than $49 billion every day, across a vast network that is essential to…

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White House: This Tax Day, the Tax Contrast Couldn’t Be Clearer. And here, as always, it’s the Republican capitalists who are to blame!

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House Republicans Want the Tax Code to Work for the Wealthy; President Biden Wants It to Work for the Middle Class This Tax Day, President Biden is fighting for hardworking families, while House Republicans continue to side with the wealthy and big corporations. Since taking office, President Biden has made the tax system fairer: cutting…

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White House. Statement from President Joe Biden on CHIPS and Science Act Preliminary Agreement with Samsung

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I signed the CHIPS and Science Act to restore U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and ensure America’s consumers, businesses, and military maintain access to the chips that underpin our modern technology. But well before the law was passed, I was working to address our supply chain vulnerabilities. This included my trip to the Republic of Korea…

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