President Joseph R. Biden's Call with Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/24/2021 10:32 AM
Washington, DC...President Joseph R. Biden spoke today with Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom. The President conveyed his intention to strengthen the special relationship between our countries and revitalize transatlantic ties, underscoring the critical role of NATO to our collective defense and shared values. President Biden also noted the importance of cooperation, including through multilateral organizations, on shared challenges such as combatting climate change, containing COVID-19, and ensuring global health security.
President Joe Biden's Call with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/24/2021 10:27 AM
Washington, DC...President Biden spoke with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador yesterday to review bilateral cooperation on a range of bilateral and regional issues, particularly regional migration. The President outlined his plan to reduce migration by addressing its root causes, increasing resettlement capacity and lawful alternative immigration pathways, improving processing at the border to adjudicate requests for asylum, and reversing the previous administration’s draconian immigration policies.
President Joe Biden Call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/23/2021 11:02 AM
Washington, DC...President Biden spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in his first call to a foreign leader as President of the United States, highlighting the strategic importance of the U.S.-Canada relationship and reinvigorating our bilateral cooperation on an ambitious and wide-ranging agenda, including combating the COVID-19 pandemic, strengthening economic ties, defense, and global leadership to address the pressing challenge of climate change. The President acknowledged Prime Minister Trudeau’s disappointment regarding the decision to rescind the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline, and reaffirmed his commitment to maintain an active bilateral dialogue and to further deepen cooperation with Canada.
President Joe Biden on the Passing of Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/23/2021 10:55 AM
Washington, DC...When I watched Henry Aaron play baseball, I knew I was watching someone special. It wasn’t just about watching a gifted athlete master his craft on the way to a Hall of Fame career as one of the greatest to ever play the game. It was that each time Henry Aaron rounded the bases, he wasn’t just chasing a record, he was helping us chase a better version of ourselves.
Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/23/2021 10:47 AM
Washington, DC...By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. Career civil servants are the backbone of the Federal workforce, providing the expertise and experience necessary for the critical functioning of the Federal Government. It is the policy of the United States to protect, empower, and rebuild the career Federal workforce. It is also the policy of the United States to encourage union organizing and collective bargaining. The Federal Government should serve as a model employer.
Executive Order on Economic Relief Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/23/2021 10:39 AM
Washington, DC...By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Background. The pandemic caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led to an economic crisis marked by the closure of small businesses, job loss, food and housing insecurity, and increased challenges for working families balancing jobs and caregiving responsibilities. The current economic crisis has affected Americans throughout the Nation, but it is particularly dire in communities of color. The problems are exacerbated because State and local governments are being forced to consider steep cuts to critical programs to address revenue shortfalls the pandemic has caused. In addition, many individuals, families, and small businesses have had difficulties navigating relief programs with varying eligibility requirements, and some are not receiving the intended assistance. The economic crisis resulting from the pandemic must be met by the full resources of the Federal Government.
President Biden and Vice President Harris on the 48th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/23/2021 10:34 AM
Washington, DC...Today marks the 48th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Roe v. Wade. In the past four years, reproductive health, including the right to choose, has been under relentless and extreme attack. We are deeply committed to making sure everyone has access to care – including reproductive health care – regardless of income, race, zip code, health insurance status, or immigration status.
Attorney General Becerra Launches Civil Rights Investigation of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/22/2021 01:00 PM
Sacramento, CA...California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today announced he is launching a civil rights investigation of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), the largest sheriff’s department in the United States. The investigation will seek to determine whether LASD has engaged in a pattern or practice of unconstitutional policing. The California Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation comes on the heels of allegations of excessive force, retaliation, and other misconduct, as well as a number of recent reported incidents involving LASD management and personnel. Today’s action by DOJ also comes in response to the absence of sustained and comprehensive oversight of LASD’s operations.
San Andreas, CA...The Board of Supervisors supports these preventative measures for the betterment of Public Health and in support of our local businesses: Wear your face covering for your safety and the safety of others. Wash your hands frequently. Maintain safe distance from others (6 ft.). Get the vaccine when appropriate! Shop local!
