Senate Republicans on Ukraine, China, Inflation & More
Washington, DC…Senate Republicans on Ukraine, China, Inflation & More….
President Biden in Meeting with Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley on the Forthcoming Supreme Court Vacancy
Washington, DC…Look, I invited — we’re different parties but two good friends down here. We’ve done an awful lot of Supreme Court justices together, Senator Grassley and I, as well as Senator Durbin. And we’ve worked together on a lot of court nominations overall but particularly Supreme Court nominees. And selecting a justice is one […]
Governor Newsom Statement on Death of Stockton Firefighter
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Stockton Fire Captain Vidal “Max” Fortuna: “Jennifer and I extend our heartfelt condolences to Captain Fortuna’s family, friends and colleagues as we mourn this tragic loss. His decades of service to the Stockton community will not be forgotten and serve as an […]
Port of Oakland, USDA Partner to Speed up Agricultural Exports
Oakland, CA…Port of Oakland officials today predicted a resurgence of agricultural exports through the Port following announcement of a partnership with the federal government. The Port said it’s working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to clear bottlenecks impeding outbound shipments. The problem: the global shipping logjam created dockside congestion of empty containers that’s […]
President Biden and His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar Before Bilateral Meeting
Washington, DC…Well I — let me start by saying a few words — before I talk about our guest — about Russia and Ukraine. I’ve — I had a productive talk last week with President Zelenskyy. And we continue to engage in nonstop diplomacy and to deescalate tensions and attempt like the devil to improve […]
New York was a Sea of Blue for Slain NYPD Detective Jason Rivera
New York, NY…From the NYPD…”A sea of blue lined Fifth Avenue shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow first responders from around the country as we rendered a final salute to Detective Jason Rivera. With tears in our eyes we bid farewell and make a solemn vow to #NeverForget his legacy and sacrifice to this city.”
New Coverage Options for Farms and Agricultural Businesses Under State’s FAIR Plan
Sacramento, CA…Commissioner Lara approves new coverage options for farms and agricultural businesses under state’s FAIR Plan. Insurance coverage will be available starting February 1st for farmowners, wineries, and other outdoor businesses previously ineligible for coverage due to outdated laws. Acting to address the growing needs for a competitive insurance market for farmowners, wineries, ranchers, and […]
President Biden on the Retirement of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer
Washington, DC…Good afternoon. I’m going to begin by recognizing both Dr. Breyer and Dr. Biden — (laughs) — and — for being here. And I can’t tell you — this is sort of a bittersweet day for me. Justice Breyer and I go back a long way, all the way back to the mid-’70s, when […]
GDP Estimated to be 2.3% for 2021 & 6.9% in Fourth Quarter
Washington, DC…Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 6.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2021 (table 1), according to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the third quarter, real GDP increased 2.3 percent. The GDP estimate released today is based on source data that are incomplete […]
Speaker Pelosi is Officially Running for Re-Election
San Francisco, CA…From Speaker Pelosi…”While we have made progress much more needs to be done to improve people’s lives. This election is crucial: nothing less is at stake than our Democracy. But we don’t agonize-we organize. I am running for re-election to Congress to deliver For The People and defend Democracy. -NP”