Author: WHPSO Staff Published: 9/6/2024 OFFICE OF POLITICAL STRATEGY & OUTREACH
ECONOMY
Days After Labor Day, Biden-Harris Administration Issues Executive Order to Promote Good Jobs
On Friday, September 6th, the Biden-Harris Administration issued an Executive Order to promote good jobs through Investing in America Agenda. President Biden traveled to Michigan and signed a landmark Executive Order on Investing in America and Investing in American Workers (“Good Jobs EO”), which will help ensure that the Biden-Harris Investing in America agenda continues to promote good, high-quality jobs with paths to the middle class. The Good Jobs EO promotes strong labor standards such as family-sustaining wages, workplace safety, and the free and fair opportunity to join a union, and encourages agencies to implement these standards through their Investing in America programs.
President Biden signed the Good Jobs EO during a visit to UA Local 190’s Job Training Center, where he will meet with union workers and apprentices who have benefitted from the President’s agenda. The event is part of a broader tour to profile the workers and communities across America who are reaping the rewards of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda.
The Good Jobs EO calls on agencies to adopt the following labor standards:
- Promoting worker voice
- Providing tools to promote high-wage jobs
- Promoting worker economic security
- Supporting workforce development
- Leveling the playing field
- Supporting workplace safety
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Statement on the August Jobs Report
On Friday, September 6th, President Biden released a statement on the August Jobs Report.
Today’s report showed unemployment fell to 4.2% and another 142,000 jobs were created last month. Thanks to our work to rescue the economy, nearly 16 million new jobs have been created, wages and incomes are rising faster than prices, businesses are investing in America, and millions of entrepreneurs are opening small businesses—acts of hope and confidence in our economy. With inflation back down close to normal levels, it is important to focus on sustaining the historic gains we have made for American workers.
The Vice President and I are fighting to expand opportunity and grow the middle class. We will keep working to support American workers and businesses, and to lower housing and health care costs for hardworking Americans. The last thing we should do is turn back to the failed trickle-down economics pushed by Congressional Republicans, like cutting taxes for the wealthy and large corporations, raising taxes on middle class families by nearly $4,000 per year, or cutting Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act.
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President Biden Visited Westby, Wisconsin, Announces $7.3 Billion for Clean, Affordable, Reliable Electricity for Rural America
On Thursday, September 5th, President Biden delivered remarks in Westby, Wisconsin and announced $7.3 billion for clean, affordable, reliable electricity for rural America, funded by his Inflation Reduction Act – this is part of his series designed to demonstrate how the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda is improving the lives of Americans across the country and planting the seeds of a better future for decades to come.
The Inflation Reduction Act invests nearly $13 billion in rural electrification across multiple programs—the largest investment in rural electrification since the New Deal. In addition to today’s New ERA announcement:
- New ERA investments will support more than 4,500 permanent jobs and over 16,000 construction jobs. They will also prevent at least 43.7 million tons of greenhouse gas pollution annually, equivalent to removing pollution from more than 10 million gas-powered cars every year.
- The Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program, created by the Inflation Reduction Act, funds new clean energy projects and energy storage in rural America.
- The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), which was expanded through the Inflation Reduction Act, provides grant and loan financing to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems – like solar panels – or to make energy efficiency improvements. During the Biden Administration, REAP has invested $2.2 billion across over 7,600 projects across the country.
- USDA announced that 16 rural electric cooperatives are being selected to receive up to $7.3 billion in clean energy financing that will deliver clean, more affordable and more resilient electricity to approximately 5 million rural co-op members representing 20 percent of rural households, farms, businesses and schools.
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| Statement on Offshore Wind Progress |
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| On Thursday, September 5th, President Biden released a statement on offshore wind progress.When I came into office, the United States had zero approved offshore wind projects in federal waters, and the industry was struggling to gain a foothold. But now, following my Administration’s investments in our clean energy future, the private sector has mobilized and the federal government has approved ten offshore wind projects – enough to power more than five million homes and equivalent to half of the capacity needed to achieve our goal of 30 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2030. From manufacturing and shipbuilding to port operations and construction, this industry will support tens of thousands of good-paying and union jobs, provide reliable clean power to homes and businesses, strengthen our power grid against outages, and help reduce pollution – all while protecting biodiversity and marine ecosystems. We will continue to partner with industry, Tribes, ocean users, and other stakeholders to support supply chains that are Made in America, incentivize union-built projects, and continue seizing opportunities for additional clean energy technologies.
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| Investing in America Content Series Kick Off Event |
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| On Tuesday, September 3rd, President Biden delivered remarks at the Investing in America Content Series kickoff event in the South Court Auditorium.
President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is mobilizing historic levels of private sector investments in the United States, bringing manufacturing back to America after decades of offshoring, and creating new, good-paying jobs, including union jobs and jobs that don’t require a college degree. His Investing in America agenda is rebuilding our roads and bridges using Made in America materials, built by American workers.
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| Statement on Russian Attack on Poltava, Ukraine |
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On Tuesday, September 3rd, President Biden released a statement on Russian attack on Poltava, Ukraine.
Earlier today, Russian missiles struck a military training facility and a hospital in Ukraine—killing more than 50 people and injuring dozens more. I condemn this deplorable attack in the strongest possible terms.
This assault is a tragic reminder of Putin’s ongoing and outrageous attempts to break the will of a free people. But for two and a half years, the people of Ukraine have stood unbowed. And the United States will continue stand with them—including providing the air defense systems and capabilities they need to protect their country.
Make no mistake: Russia will not prevail in this war. The people of Ukraine will prevail. And on this tragic day, and every day, the United States stands with them.
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| Biden-Harris Administration Announces Additional Actions to Drive Academic Success for All Students |
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| On Wednesday, September 4th, the Biden-Harris Administration announced additional actions to drive academic success for all students. The Biden-Harris Administration believes that public education is the bedrock of our democracy and the foundation of opportunity in our country—and that every young person should have the chance to learn, grow, and pursue their dreams.As part of our ongoing commitment to support student success, today we are announcing the following Administration actions:
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| Biden-Harris Administration Advances Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary Reinforces Ocean Conservation Legacy |
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| On Friday, September 6th, the Biden-Harris Administration released a fact sheet on advancing Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. This agenda is driven by the President’s America the Beautiful initiative, which is supporting locally led conservation efforts with a goal to protect, conserve, and restore at least 30 percent of U.S. lands and waters by 2030.
The Biden-Harris Administration’s Ocean Achievements:
- Created two new National Marine Sanctuaries and a new national estuarine research reserve
- Protected the U.S. Arctic Ocean from future oil and gas leasing
- Taken steps to create one of the largest marine protected areas on the planet in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Hawaiˋi
- Preserved Bristol Bay salmon fisheries
- Advanced designations for three additional sanctuaries in the Hudson Canyon, Lake Erie, and within the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
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| National Vigil for the Hostages at Adas Israel Congregation |
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| On Tuesday, September 3rd, Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff delivered remarks at the National Vigil for the Hostages at Asas Israel Congregation.
I haven’t been able to stop thinking about Hersh and his parents, or about the five others and their families.
While I’m here as the Second Gentleman of the United States — and the first-ever Jewish White House principal — in this moment I’m here as a congregant, as a mourner, as a Jew who feels connected to all of you and grateful for the guidance of our wonderful rabbis, Aaron and Lauren.
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| Fashion For Our Future March |
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| On Friday, September 6th, First Lady Jill Biden delivered remarks at the Fashion For Our Future March in New York City, New York. The Fashion For Our Future March is a non-partisan march hosted by Vogue and the Council of Fashion Designers of America, which organizes New York Fashion Week.
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| Proclamation on National Days of Prayer and Rememberance |
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On Friday, September 6th, President Biden released a proclamation on National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2024.
Twenty-three years ago — on September 11, 2001 — 2,977 precious lives were ripped from us in an evil attack on our Nation. During these solemn days, we renew our sacred vow: Never Forget. Never forget the loved ones we lost. Never forget the first responders who ran toward the rubble to save others. Never forget the hundreds of thousands of patriots who signed up to serve in the years after. And never forget that, when an enemy tried to tear us apart, our country came together. We stood united.
While every year we mark this hallowed day, it is never easier. To all those who are grieving a lost child, parent, spouse, sibling, friend, or coworker — and to all those who still bear the wounds from that September morning — I know how hard this time can be. It can reopen that black hole in your chest, bringing you back to the moment you saw the news or the moment you got the phone call. Today and every day, the First Lady and I are holding you close to our hearts.
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| Statement on Shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia |
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| On Wednesday, September 4th, President Biden released a statement on the shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia.Jill and I are mourning the deaths of those whose lives were cut short due to more senseless gun violence and thinking of all of the survivors whose lives are forever changed. What should have been a joyous back-to-school season in Winder, Georgia, has now turned into another horrific reminder of how gun violence continues to tear our communities apart.
We are closely coordinating with officials at the federal, state and local level, and are grateful for the first responders who brought the suspect into custody and prevented further loss of life.
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| President Biden’s Statement on Hersh Goldberg-Polin |
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| On Saturday, August 31st, President Biden released a statement on Hersh Goldberg-Polin.Earlier today, in a tunnel under the city of Rafah, Israeli forces recovered six bodies of hostages held by Hamas. We have now confirmed that one of the hostages killed by these vicious Hamas terrorists was an American citizen, Hersh Goldberg-Polin.
I am devastated and outraged. Hersh was among the innocents brutally attacked while attending a music festival for peace in Israel on October 7. He lost his arm helping friends and strangers during Hamas’ savage massacre. He had just turned 23. He planned to travel the world. I have gotten to know his parents, Jon and Rachel. They have been courageous, wise, and steadfast, even as they have endured the unimaginable. I admire them and grieve with them more deeply than words can express.
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| Vice President Harris’ Statement on Hersh Goldberg-Polin |
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| On Saturday, August 31st, Vice President Harris released a statement on Hersh Goldberg-Polin.
On October 7, Hersh Goldberg-Polin—an American citizen—was taken hostage by Hamas terrorists. He was just 23 years old, attending a music festival with friends. We now know he was murdered by Hamas. His body was recovered today in the tunnels under Rafah, along with five other hostages.
Doug and my prayers are with Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, Hersh’s parents, and with everyone who knew and loved Hersh. When I met with Jon and Rachel earlier this year, I told them: You are not alone. That remains true as they mourn this terrible loss. Americans and people around the world will pray for Jon, Rachel, and their family and send them love and strength. As is said in the Jewish tradition, may Hersh’s memory be a blessing.
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Biden-Harris Administration Resources
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| Invest.gov to explore an interactive map that illustrates the impact of the record-breaking levels of public and private investment across states and territories under the Biden-Harris Administration.
BUILD.gov to stay updated on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s signature projects.
Cleanenergy.gov to learn how the Inflation Reduction Act will help American families access cost-saving clean energy resources.
Whitehouse.gov/therecord to learn about the Biden-Harris Administration’s top accomplishments.
ReprodutiveRights.gov to learn timely and accurate information on people’s right to access reproductive health care.
Studentaid.gov/debtrelief to learn about alternate paths the Biden-Harris Administration has introduced to cancel Americans’ student debt.
State-by-State Facts Sheets to provide more detailed information about announced funding and projects in each state through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
State-by-State Fact Sheets on how much student debt has been canceled by the Biden-Harris Administration.
State-by-State Fact Sheets to see how many families are enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program.
EPA Investments to learn about EPA investments made under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act.
Biden-Harris Lowering Cost Agenda to learn more about the actions the Biden-Harris Administration has taken to lower costs for American families. |
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