Biden Bits: “To Write a New Playbook”…

September 20, 2024 12:03 pm EDT Tiff Biden Tweets (Open Thread) Comments Off on Biden Bits: “To Write a New Playbook”…
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It’s Friday…

President Biden’s public schedule for 09/20/2024:

10:00 AM
Closed Press
The President receives the President’s Daily Brief
11:30 AM

Cabinet Room In-House Pool Spray

The President convenes his Cabinet to discuss a range of Administration priorities; The First Lady joins at the top of the meeting to provide an update on the progress of the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research
12:15 PM
Joint Base Andrews Overhang Out-of-Town Pool
Out-of-Town Pool Call Time
1:05 PM
South Grounds In-Town Travel Pool
The President departs the White House en route to Fort Lesley J. McNair
1:15 PM
Fort Lesley J. McNair In-Town Travel Pool
The President arrives at Fort Lesley J. McNair
1:25 PM
Fort Lesley J. McNair In-Town Travel Pool
The President departs Fort Lesley J. McNair en route to Wilmington, Delaware
2:15 PM
Out-of-Town Pool
The President arrives to Wilmington, Delaware
4:45 PM

Closed Press

The President hosts a personal meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia

Not on the schedule, but I’m sharing anyway…

The White House Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Television Series, The West Wing

25 Years Ago… | The West Wing

I loved the show–then I hated it–then I loved it again. That’s what great television does. It’s on MAX if anyone feels like binge watching it…


First Lady Dr. Jill Biden was Right Tweet

From Thursday…

From the White House…

09/04/2024:

FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces Additional Actions to Drive Academic Success for all Students:

I’m just gonna post the highlights…

As part of our ongoing commitment to support student success, today we are announcing the following Administration actions:

  • Awarding $149 million to support states in implementing evidence-based reading interventions, including efforts to ensure every child is reading fluently by third grade. The U.S. Department of Education’s Comprehensive Literacy State Development grant program supports states in creating comprehensive literacy programs and providing professional development to advance literacy skills, including pre-literacy skills, reading, and writing, for children and youth, focusing on underserved students, including students from low-income backgrounds, English learners, and children with disabilities. For example, Ohio will partner with state colleges and universities to better prepare educators to deliver evidence-based literacy instruction, and Montana will use funds to expand reading instructional skills for educators in rural communities.
  • Awarding $30 million to support comprehensive assessment systems that inform teaching and support learning. The U.S. Department of Education’s Competitive Grants for State Assessments program supports high-quality state assessment systems that measure student achievement and progress using multiple measures and gives insight into student learning, helping to inform instruction and support student achievement. For example, Nebraska will use funds to support English Learners by making assessment data more usable and actionable for educators as they design instruction.
  • Issuing new school improvement guidance focused on evidence-based practices to support students and educators and accelerate academic achievement. To further support states and districts in their efforts to increase student success, the U.S. Department of Education is issuing school improvement guidance to support effective implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The guidance provides examples of evidence-based approaches to support teaching and learning and drive student achievement. This includes addressing chronic absenteeism (for example, through early warning systems and improved family engagement, like home visits and effective parent communication such as texting), and providing high-quality tutoring (in small groups, 2-3 times per week by a well-prepared tutor, during the school day, and aligned with classroom instruction), and afterschool, expanded, and summer learning programs. This draft guidance is open for public comment until October 4, 2024. The Department will consider this community input and issue updated guidance by the end of the year.
  • Releasing a new resource for educators on evidence-based strategies for increasing student literacy and math achievement. The Institute of Education Sciences is releasing a resource for educators on instructional strategies for increasing student success in literacy and math. Each resource includes concrete practices that can be used by teachers from early grades to high school, and provides links to additional resources that can support learning at home. 

Hosting President Zelenskyy of Ukraine at the White House Tweet

From Thursday…

Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine

On Thursday, September 26, President Biden will meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine at the White House. Vice President Harris will also meet separately with President Zelenskyy at the White House. The leaders will discuss the state of the war between Russia and Ukraine, including Ukraine’s strategic planning and U.S. support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression. The President and Vice President will emphasize their unshakeable commitment to stand with Ukraine until it prevails in this war.

Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. 09/19/2024.

Economy Tweets

From Thursday…

I’m posting this tweet out of order…

Remarks by President Biden at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C.; the YouTube is 34 minutes and 51 seconds long.

Four years ago, we inherited the worst pandemic in a century and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.  In fact, my predecessor was one of just a few — two presidents in American history who left office with fewer jobs than the day he came into office.  The other?  Herbert Hoover. 

Remarks by President Biden at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C.; the YouTube is 34 minutes and 51 seconds long. 09/19/2024.

So, let’s be clear.  The Fed lowering interest rates is- — isn’t a declaration of victory.  It’s a declaration of progress.   It’s a signal we’ve entered a new phase of our economy and our recovery. 

You know, I believe the [it’s] important for the country to recognize this progress, because — because if we don’t, the progress we made will remain locked in the fear of negative mindset and dominate our economic outlook since the pandemic began, instead of seeing the immense opportunities in front of us right now. 

Remarks by President Biden at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C.; the YouTube is 34 minutes and 51 seconds long. 09/19/2024.

But now — now inflation is coming down in the United States.  And the fact is, it’s come down faster and lower than almost any other [of the] world’s advanced economies. 

So now, instead of looking at interest rates increases, interest rates are going to be coming down, and they’re expected to go down further.  And that’s a good place for us to be.  (Applause.)

Remarks by President Biden at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C.; the YouTube is 34 minutes and 51 seconds long. 09/19/2024.

I came into office determined not only to deliver immediate economic relief for the American people but to transform the way our economy works over the long term; to write a new economic playbook, grow the economy from the middle out and the bottom up, not just the top down; put workers first; support unions to make sure workers have a bargaining clout they need to get a fair price to grow that pie — and after all, it’s the productivity that’s — they — they’re the productivity baked into that pie, in my view; no one — leave no one behind; foster fair — fair competition; invest in all of America and in all Americans. 

Remarks by President Biden at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C.; the YouTube is 34 minutes and 51 seconds long. 09/19/2024.

The video is 30 seconds long.

Remember how many economists thought we’d need a recession to bring down inflation?  There was even a major financial news headline, which I’ll not reference, saying, “100 percent chance of a recession in 2023.”  Well, instead, our economy grew by more than 3 percent last year, and inflation came way down.  (Applause.) 

American households came out of the crisis — American households — with stronger balance sheets, higher incomes, greater wealth.  And all that progress is a remarkable testament to the resilience and determination of the American people.  They’re the one — I mean, determination of American workers; of American entrepreneurs, like all of you; American business. 

Remarks by President Biden at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C.; the YouTube is 34 minutes and 51 seconds long. 09/19/2024.

The quoted article is from Bloomberg; it’s paywalled, I can’t read it: Forecast for US Recession Within Year Hits 100% in Blow to Biden (10/17/2022)

From the White House…

09/18/2024:

Hispanic Caucus Institute 47th Annual Awards Gala Tweet

From Thursday…

No remark transcript yet, I know how shocking; the YouTube is 22 minutes and 34 seconds long.

POW/MIA Tweet

From Friday…

A Proclamation on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2024

Throughout history, America’s service members have risked everything to keep the light of liberty shining bright.  Today, more than 81,000 of these brave men and women remain missing and unaccounted for around the world.  They will never be forgotten, and their courage, service, and sacrifice will always be cherished by our grateful Nation.  On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor all those missing and unaccounted for.  We recommit to bringing them home, no matter how long it takes.  And we express our ironclad support for their families.

The POW/MIA flag is displayed in its rightful place above the White House — the People’s House.  The flag serves as a reminder to all Americans that we are the fortunate heirs of the legacy that they — our Nation’s unreturned heroes — helped to forge.  These service members gave all, risked all, and dared all to protect our freedom.  Just as they kept faith in our Nation, we must keep faith with them.  My Administration will never forget our obligation to these patriots and their families.  We owe them a debt of gratitude we can never fully repay.

For those with family members who are missing and unaccounted for, I know that the not knowing weighs on your hearts, amid the grieving, remembering, and cherishing of your loved ones.  My Administration sees you, stands with you, and will never forget our sacred obligation to care for you. 

During National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we recognize the absolute bravery of our Nation’s service members who are missing and unaccounted for, and we recommit to bringing them home.  We offer our gratitude and steadfast support for their families, who have given so much to our Nation.  We also honor the service and sacrifice of former prisoners of war.  And we remember that the truest testimonial to their sacrifice is doing our part to ensure that our democracy and the soul of our Nation endure.

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 20, 2024, 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 nineteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-ninth.

A Proclamation on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2024. 09/19/2024.

Legacy Tweet

From Friday…

The video clip is 17 seconds long. It highlights things the Biden-Harris Administration have done over their term.


“New” from the White House…

09/20/2024:

09/19/2024:

  • A Proclamation on National Service Dog Day, 2024; 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 20, 2024, as National Service Dog Day.  I call upon the people of the United States to honor the role of service dogs in the lives of people with disabilities and America’s veterans with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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