Biden Bits: “Over the Last Several Days”…

It’s Tuesday…

President Biden’s public schedule for 10/08/2024:

9:00 AM Closed Press The President receives the President’s Daily Brief

9:50 AM Joint Base Andrews Overhang Out-of-Town Pool Out-of-Town Pool Call Time

10:00 AM Closed Press The President receives a briefing on the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene and the preparations for Hurricane Milton

10:15 AM Roosevelt Room In-House Pool Spray The President provides an update on the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene and the preparations for Hurricane Milton

10:40 AM South Lawn Open Press The President departs the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews

10:50 AM Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Pool The President arrives to Joint Base Andrews

11:00 AM Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Pool The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route to Milwaukee, Wisconsin

11:45 AM Senior Deputy Press Secretary Emilie Simons and Michael Regan Gaggle Aboard Air Force One

12:45 PM Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport Open Press The President arrives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1:45 PM Open Press The President delivers remarks discussing the Biden-Harris Administration’s progress in replacing lead pipes and creating good-paying jobs

3:45 PM Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport Out-of-Town Pool The President departs Milwaukee, Wisconsin en route to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

5:25 PM Philadelphia International Airport Open Press The President arrives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

6:45 PM Restricted Out-of-Town Pool The President participates in a campaign event in support of Senator Bob Casey

8:10 PM Philadelphia International Airport Out-of-Town Pool The President departs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania en route to Joint Base Andrews

8:55 PM Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Pool The President arrives to Joint Base Andrews

9:05 PM Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Pool The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route to the White House

9:15 PM South Lawn The President arrives to the White House

Senior Deputy Press Secretary Emilie Simons and Michael Regan Gaggle Aboard Air Force One @11:45 AM D.C., time:

Lead Pipes Tweet

From Tuesday…

Clean water is fundamental to basic human dignity.

My Administration is the first ever to set out to replace every lead service line in America. And today, we’re taking a huge step toward that goal. pic.twitter.com/uJRwlOsNBh

— President Biden (@POTUS) October 8, 2024

From the White House…

10/08/2024:

• White House Press Call by Deputy Chief of Staff Natalie Quillian, EPA Administrator Michael Regan, and a Senior Administration Official Previewing the President Trip to Wisconsin

• FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Issues Final Rule to Replace Lead Pipes Within a Decade, Announces New Funding to Deliver Clean Drinking Water

• FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Holds Workforce Hub Convening in Milwaukee, Announces Commitments to Expand Pathways into Good-Paying Jobs

President Biden Delivers Remarks Discussing the Progress in Replacing Lead Pipes @1:45 PM D.C., time:

Hispanic Community Tweet

From Monday…

I first got elected to the United States Senate as a 29-year-old kid because of the United Farm Workers in southern Delaware who were organized by Cesar Chavez.

Here I stand, 50 years later, as your president, honored to celebrate the heritage of the Hispanic community.

— President Biden (@POTUS) October 7, 2024

I have been unable to find the reason behind this tweet. It doesn’t mean a reason doesn’t exist; sometimes even my google skills have limits…

Marking the One Year Anniversary of the Terrorist Attack on Israel

Join the First Lady and me as we mark one year since Hamas' brutal October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks on Israel and participate in a yahrzeit candle lighting. https://t.co/bKmtgX1PUa

— President Biden (@POTUS) October 7, 2024

Today, Jill and I lit a yahrzeit candle in memory of the 1,200 innocent lives that were stolen in Israel during the unspeakable brutality of the October 7th attacks.

On this solemn anniversary, we honor the indomitable spirit of the Jewish people. pic.twitter.com/quY5RylKwD

— President Biden (@POTUS) October 7, 2024

The President and First lady did not offer remarks during the yahrzeit candle lighting; the YouTube is 3 minutes and 25 seconds long.

From the White House…

10/07/2024:

• Statement from President Joe Biden Marking One Year Since the October 7th Attack

• Statement by Vice President Harris Marking One Year Since the October 7th Attack

• Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Herzog of Israel

• Remarks by Vice President Harris Marking One Year Since Hamas’ October 7th Terrorist Attacks; Remarks by the Second Gentleman Marking One Year Since Hamas’s October 7th Terrorist Attacks; the YouTube is 10 minutes 17 seconds long.

• Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan on the Anniversary of the October 7th Attacks

Hurricane Tweets

I just approved an emergency declaration from the State of Florida and ordered federal assistance to supplement response efforts that may arise due to emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Milton.

We expect this storm to again make landfall in western Florida and are…

— President Biden (@POTUS) October 7, 2024

Show more =’s We expect this storm to again make landfall in western Florida and are working quickly to preposition federal response personnel and assets.

From the White House…

10/07/2024:

• President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Florida Emergency Declaration

• FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration’s Pre-Landfall Preparations for Hurricane Milton

My Administration's whole-of-government response to the impacts of Hurricane Helene continues.

Here's an update:

— President Biden (@POTUS) October 7, 2024

We've helped thousands of Hurricane Helene survivors jumpstart their recoveries with more than $210 million in federal assistance – and more is on the way.

— President Biden (@POTUS) October 7, 2024

And to date, @FEMA has shipped over 15.6 million meals, more than 13.9 million liters of water, more than 505,000 tarps to the region, and installed 157 generators at critical facilities such as hospitals and water treatment plants.

— President Biden (@POTUS) October 7, 2024

Folks, here's the latest on the resources my Administration has mobilized to support survivors and communities in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

More help is on the way. pic.twitter.com/kaA3WbBcey

— President Biden (@POTUS) October 7, 2024

From Tuesday…

The road to recovery will be long and challenging, but to those living in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene:

You will not have to shoulder it alone.

Access the help you need today at https://t.co/swj8W7NBov. pic.twitter.com/YAbiGSd5GO

— President Biden (@POTUS) October 8, 2024

From the White House…

09/26/2024:

• President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Georgia Emergency Declaration
• President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves North Carolina Emergency Declaration
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell; the YouTube is 52 minutes and 7 seconds long.
• President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Alabama Emergency Declaration
• President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Vermont Disaster Declaration
• President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves South Carolina Emergency Declaration

09/27/2024:

• FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration’s Life-Saving and Life-Sustaining Response Efforts to Hurricane Helene
• Remarks by President Biden in Press Gaggle | Dover, DE
• President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Tennessee Emergency Declaration

09/28/2024:

• Statement from President Joe Biden on Hurricane Helene
• Statement from Vice President Harris on Hurricane Helene

• President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves North Carolina Disaster Declaration
• President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Florida Disaster Declaration

09/29/2024:

• President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Virginia Emergency Declaration
• FACT SHEET: UPDATE: Biden-⁠Harris Administration’s Continued Response Efforts to Hurricane Helene
• President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves South Carolina Disaster Declaration

10/01/2024:

• President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Georgia Disaster Declaration
• Remarks by Vice President Harris Before a Briefing on the Ongoing Impacts of Hurricane Helene and the Federal Actions Being Taken to Support Emergency Response and Recovery Efforts Across Several States
• Remarks by President Biden on his Administration’s Continued Response Efforts to Hurricane Helene; the YouTube is 7 minutes and 7 seconds long.

10/02/2024:

• President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Virginia Major Disaster Declaration
• FACT SHEET: UPDATE: Biden-⁠Harris Continues Life-Saving Response Efforts in Response to Hurricane Helene
• President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Virginia Major Disaster Declaration
• Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Augusta Emergency Operations Center | Augusta, GA
• Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas En Route Greenville, SC; the YouTube is 1 hour and 10 minutes long; the gaggle starts at the 50 minutes and 22 second mark.
• President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Florida Disaster Declaration
• President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Georgia Disaster Declaration
• President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends North Carolina Disaster Declaration

10/03/2024:

• Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris on ILA and USMX Agreement
• Statement by President Joe Biden on ILA and USMX Agreement
• Remarks by President Biden on Response and Recovery Efforts Following Hurricane Helene | Ray City, GA; the YouTube is 19 minutes and 54 seconds long.
• Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack En Route Tallahassee, FL; the YouTube is 9 minutes and 47 seconds long.

10/04/2024:

• President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends South Carolina Disaster Declaration
• Letter to Congress on Disaster Needs
• President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Virginia Disaster Declaration

10/05/2024:

• Interested Parties Memo: Fighting Hurricane Helene Falsehoods with Facts

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