It’s Friday…
President Biden’s public schedule for 09/15/2023:
| 10:00 AM | In-Town Pool Call Time In-Town Pool |
| 11:45 AM Presidential Daily Brief | The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press |
| 1:00 PM Press Briefing | Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan James S. Brady Press Briefing Room |
| 5:10 PM | Out-of-Town Pool Call Time Joint Base Andrews Overhang Out-of-Town Pool |
| 6:25 PM Leaves the White House | The President departs the White House en route to New Castle, Delaware South Lawn Open Press |
| 7:20 PM Arrives in New Castle, Delaware | The President arrives in New Castle, Delaware Out-of-Town Pool |
Press Briefing @1:00 p.m. D.C., time:
Added to President Biden’s schedule via Forth.news:
WH press shop shares the following : Today President Biden will deliver remarks on the contract negotiations between the United Auto Workers and the Big 3 auto companies.
Forth.news. 09/15/2023.
ABC News.go.com said; The United Auto Workers, or UAW, and the car manufacturers failed to reach a contract agreement before a deadline set by the union for Thursday at 11:59 p.m. ET. Less than two hours before the deadline, UAW president Shawn Fain announced the plants where union members would strike if a tentative agreement wasn’t reached in time. By midnight Friday, that amounted to approximately 12,700 union workers, including ones at GM in Wentzville, Missouri; Stellantis in Toledo, Ohio; and Ford’s Wayne, Michigan plant.
They go onto explain what the union has “demanded”…
The union demanded a 46% pay increase combined over the four-year duration of a new contract, as well as a 32-hour workweek at 40-hour pay.
General Motors and Ford put forward proposals on Thursday that offer workers a 20% pay over the life of the agreement; the latest offer from Stellantis includes a total 17.5% pay increase. The offers from all three of the companies preserved a 40-hour workweek.
ABC News.go.com. 09/14/2023.
According to the article the union is doing what is called a “stand-up” strike, where not all union members strike at once.
Prior to the strike White House Deputy Press Secretary tweeted…
President Biden spoke with Shawn Fain, President of UAW, and leaders of the major auto companies to discuss the status of ongoing negotiations.
— Emilie Simons (@EmilieSimons46) September 14, 2023
President Biden’s remarks @11:30 a.m. D.C., time…
Still not started; if I had to guess–I’m guessing these remarks are going to be short.
“Bidenomics” Tweets
From Thursday…
Congressional Republicans have spent a lot of time attacking me and my economic plan.
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 14, 2023
But you know what they never do? Talk about their plan.
Today, we’re changing that. Listen in: https://t.co/lgiWZtocwm
The YouTube is 37 minutes long. His full remarks can be found here.
And — but — all they do is attack it. But, you know, you’ve noticed something. For all the time they spend attacking me and my plan, here’s what they never do: They never talk about what they want to do. (Laughter.) No, no, think about it.
White House.gov. 09/14/2023.
Under MAGAnomics, the top 0.1% of households – folks making over $4 million – would get a tax cut worth twice the average family’s salary.
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 14, 2023
Who’s going to pay for it? Republicans in Congress finally released a budget with the answer:
Seniors and hard-working Americans.
Under their plan, the top one percent — one tenth of one percent of the households that make over $4 million a year are going to get another tax cut worth more than two times what the typical American family makes in a single year.
[snip]
And who is going to pay for that? Well, now we know because the MAGA Republicans in Congress has finally released the budget I just referenced. And the answer is: Seniors and hardworking Americans are going to pay for it.
White House.gov. 09/14/2023.
It’s time billionaires paid at least a 25% minimum tax.
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 14, 2023
It’s time billionaires began to pay at least a minimum tax of 25 percent, for God’s sake. (Applause.) They’ll still be multibillions at that.
White House.gov. 09/14/2023.
MAGAnomics gives $5.1 trillion in tax cuts skewed to wealthy people and big corporations.
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 14, 2023
And cuts $700 billion from Social Security, and $1 trillion from Medicare.
Think about that.
So here is what it does: Their budget gives one-point — $5.1 trillion in additional tax cuts skewed to the wealthy people and big corporations while cutting $700 billion from Social Security — you hear me now? — $700 billion dollars from Social Security and a trillion dollars from Medicare.
White House.gov. 09/14/2023.
MAGAnomics says the only possible way to reduce the deficit is to cut Medicare and Social Security.
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 15, 2023
On my watch, the deficit has already fallen by over $1 trillion. And I signed legislation to reduce it by another $1 trillion over the next decade. pic.twitter.com/R3b8ypzIvk
To hear MAGA Republicans in Congress tell it, the only way to reduce the deficit is to cut Medicare, Social Security that you’ve paid for your whole life. From the time you’ve had your first job, you had to pay the Social Security out of every paycheck.
[snip]
On my watch, the deficit has — already has fallen by over $1 trillion — $1 trillion so far. I signed legislation to reduce the deficit by another trillion dollars over the next decade.
White House.gov. 09/14/2023.
From Friday…
The American people should know the choice between Bidenomics and MAGAnomics:
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 15, 2023
An America of growth and hope that we’re building.
Or an America of lost jobs and rising fears that Republican officials gave us a few short years ago. https://t.co/dhlSNqoKyA
Because the country should know the facts. They should know the choice between Bidenomics and MAGAnomics: American growth and hope that we’re building or American los- — lost jobs, raising fears, MAGA Republicans give us a few — they gave us a few short years ago.
White House.gov. 09/14/2023.
The laws that = “Bidenomics”…
American Rescue Plan (03/11/2021).
Bipartisan Infrastructure Act (11/15/2021).
Inflation Reduction Act (08/16/2022).
CHIPS and Science Act (08/09/2022).
Cancer Cabinet Tweet
From Thursday…
The video is 1 minute and 16 seconds long.
Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden Before Cancer Cabinet Meeting
President Biden:
Well, last year, Jill and I reignited the Cancer Moonshot and — to end cancer as we know it and to even cure some cancers in the process. And so, it’s not just personal, but it’s — it’s about what’s possible.
[snip]
And so, I — that’s why I wanted to make sure that we have a full government-wide effort on the first-ever Cabinet — Cancer Cabinet.
[snip]
During the campaign, I was asked: What’s the one thing I would do if I were president? What — if I could just do one thing. I said, “I’d cure cancer,” not because it’s the most frightening thing that exists out there. But we used to think we could handle anything, and cancer — we sort of gave up on the notion that we could — we could cure cancer.
Everything we’ve ever put our mind to we’ve been able to do. And I was trying to make the point that it’s essential that we keep that spirit and keep that — that sense.
[snip]
And with that, I’ll turn it over to Jill.
White House.gov. 09/13/2023.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden:
And I’ve seen world-class cancer hospitals, community health centers, and clinics on Tribal lands. I’ve worked with sports leagues and advocates, businesses and media, and I’ve joined Republicans and Democrats who are helping lead this work in their communities. Because this isn’t, as you all know, a red issue or a blue issue; it’s a human one.
[snip]
Everywhere I go, my focus is on the patient experience. And what I’ve heard again and again is that we need, as Joe was talking about, patient navigation programs and that these programs need more support. Because, as we all know, everybody in this room, cancer is daunting and complex.
[snip]
We can’t afford to wait another minute for better solutions, better treatments, better cures. And that’s why we’re all here. And that’s why I’m asking you to lean in just a little bit more, to push your staffs just a little harder, for all the families touched by cancer across the country that are in a race against time. This is the urgency of now.
[snip]
So, together, I know we are going to end cancer as we know it. Thank you.
White House.gov. 09/13/2023.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
From Friday…
Hispanic history is American history.
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 15, 2023
It's a history that beats in the soul of our nation — and no where is the power of possibilities more evident than in the Hispanic community in the United States. pic.twitter.com/fvqHkJlh6l
From the White House…
A Proclamation on National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2023
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the diverse history of generations of Latinos, whose aspirations and achievements have shaped the soul of our Nation.
I have often said that America can be defined in one word: possibilities. The Hispanic community has always embodied that ideal. It lives in the dreams of those who have only just arrived here and in the legacy of families who have been here for centuries. Latinos have helped chart America’s course since our start — as doctors and engineers; artists and entrepreneurs; and leaders in science, business, labor, government, and military and across grassroots movements. Their faith and drive have pushed our country to grow, prosper, and pursue its highest ideals.
My Administration is working to make the American Dream real for everyone, including by expanding opportunities for Latinos across the country. Since I took office, we have seen over 13 million new jobs created. Unemployment is near a 50-year low. We helped more than 2.5 million Latinos enroll in health insurance through the Affordable Care Act — that is an increase of more than 50 percent since 2020. We expanded the Child Tax Credit, which slashed child poverty by over 40 percent among Latinos to the lowest rate on record. I signed the most significant gun safety legislation in 30 years. We have invested in community colleges, Pell Grants, and Hispanic-Serving Institutions, helping more Latino students access higher education. And we have made Puerto Rico’s economic recovery and development a priority by providing funding for new infrastructure and clean energy projects and upgrading their transportation.
We are doing all this by investing in America — rebuilding our Nation’s roads, bridges, ports, and public transportation; replacing every lead pipe in the country; and expanding access to high-speed internet. Our historic Inflation Reduction Act is giving families more breathing room by lowering health insurance and prescription drug costs, including capping the cost of insulin at $35 a month for people with Medicare. And it makes the biggest investment ever in combating climate change while bringing environmental justice to communities of color, including Latinos, that have been exposed to legacy pollution.
At the same time, on my first day in office, I sent the Congress a plan to finally fix our Nation’s broken immigration system — securing our border while building a fair, orderly, and humane process for migration that keeps families together and protects workers from exploitation. It also includes a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, temporary status holders, and farm workers.
Throughout our work, the leadership of my four Latino Cabinet members — Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, and Small Business Administrator Isabella Guzman — has made an immense difference. And tens of thousands of other Latinos serving our Nation continue to inspire us all — including history-makers like Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor; educators like Dr. Julieta García, to whom I awarded the Medal of Freedom; brave police officers like the fallen Wilbert Mora and Jason Rivera, who posthumously received the Medal of Valor; and the 28 Hispanic Federal judges that I nominated and have seen confirmed. And countless more are enriching our country in meaningful ways, including legendary artists like José Feliciano, Judith Baca, and Antonio Martorell — who each received the National Arts Medals — and Richard Blanco, who I awarded the National Humanities Medal.
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we salute the vital contributions of these public servants and of the more than 62 million Latinos who help make our Nation stronger every day. Latino history is American history. It is a story of hard work, family, faith, pride, and possibility, and it is proof that there is nothing we cannot do when we do it together.
In recognition of the achievements of the Hispanic community, the Congress, by Public Law 100-402, as amended, has authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating September 15 through October 15 as “National Hispanic Heritage Month.”
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 15 through October 15, 2023, as National Hispanic Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs that celebrate Hispanic heritage and recognize the impact Hispanic peoples have had on our Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-eighth.
White House.gov. 09/14/2023.
POW/MIA Recognition Day Tweet
From Friday…
Right now, 81,000 brave service members remain missing and unaccounted for.
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 15, 2023
But they are not – and will never be – forgotten.
On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, I honor their courage and devotion, and promise to never stop fighting to bring them home. pic.twitter.com/K8Hn3kP5dM
From the White House…
A Proclamation on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2023
Unbreaking and unbending in their devotion to duty, our service members have sacrificed everything to keep our people and our democracy safe. While more than 81,000 of these brave service members still remain missing and unaccounted for, they are not — and will never be — forgotten. On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor the devotion and courage of all those missing and unaccounted for, renew our commitments to their families, and promise to never cease in our efforts to bring them home.
Above the White House and the United States Capitol — and at military bases, memorials, cemeteries, and homes across America — we fly the POW/MIA flag, and we remember what it represents: the thousands of spouses, parents, sons, daughters, and loved ones who served and sacrificed for our freedom and future; loved ones who mourn with unanswered questions still in their hearts; and the debt of gratitude we owe them that we can never fully repay. We cannot and must not forget our obligation to our unreturned heroes — no matter how long it takes.
Earlier this year, I had the honor of announcing that after over seven decades of being unaccounted for, United States Army Corporal Luther H. Story — a Medal of Honor recipient who gave his life fighting in the Korean War — was no longer missing. His remains were identified, returned to his family, and laid to rest near his Georgia hometown with the highest honor he deserves. His story is just one powerful reminder that, just as our service members have kept ultimate faith to our country, we must do everything we can to keep faith for them.
On this day, may we recommit to our search efforts for all those missing and unaccounted for, as well as our support for their families. May we honor the remarkable bravery, sacrifice, and commitment to service of former prisoners of war. And may we continue to keep the flame of liberty burning bright and continue working toward a more perfect Union for which our service members sacrifice so much.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 15, 2023, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Let all who read this know that America remains grateful to our heroes held in the worst imaginable conditions as prisoners of war. Additionally, I encourage my fellow citizens across the Nation to reflect on today and let us not forget those heroes who never returned home from the battlefields around the world or their families who are still waiting for answers. I call upon Federal, State, and local government officials and private organizations to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
White House.gov. 09/14/2023.
fourteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-eighth.
Rosh Hashanah Tweet
From Friday…
Jill and I extend our warmest wishes to all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah in the United States, Israel, and around the world.
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 15, 2023
May we all be inscribed in the Book of Life. And may it be a happy, healthy, and sweet New Year.
Shana Tovah U’Metukah. pic.twitter.com/r3RBCgrTJo
His full statement:
Tonight at sundown, Jewish communities in the United States and around the world will celebrate Rosh Hashanah – the Day of Judgment, the anniversary of the creation of the world, and the start of a Jewish new year.
White House.gov. 09/15/2023.
Throughout the High Holidays – commencing with Rosh Hashanah, continuing through the 10 Days of Repentance, and concluding on Yom Kippur – the stirring sound of the shofar calls us to examine our character and conduct. Heartfelt prayers invite us to repair our relationship with each other, with ourselves, and with God. And the tashlich ritual, that symbolizes casting away our sins, inspires us to learn from our mistakes and commit to doing better in the future.
During this spiritual time of reflection and atonement, we are also uplifted by the hope a new year brings. As Jewish families gather around the table, and apples are joyfully dipped in honey, we are reminded that it is never too late to change and begin anew. Our actions have the power to shift the balance of our fate, our nation, and our world.
I’ve always believed that the message of Rosh Hashanah is universal. As Americans, the power lies within each of us to make our country more free and fair, to transform the story of our time, and to heal the soul of our nation.
Throughout the High Holidays and in the year ahead, let us summon the courage to reflect on who we are and extend compassion, love, and kindness to all. Let us celebrate and protect generations of Jewish Americans whose values, culture, and contributions have shaped our character as a nation, and enriched every part of American life. And let us remember the common values that bind us together as fellow Americans.
Jill and I extend our warmest wishes to all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah in the United States, Israel, and around the world.
May we all be inscribed in the Book of Life.
May it be a happy, healthy, and sweet New Year.
Shana Tovah U’Metukah.
From the White House…
Remarks by President Biden During a Call with Jewish Faith Leaders for High Holidays (09/14/2023).
This is an Open Thread.
