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MARCH 24, 2021
President Biden Meets with Immigration Officials
President Biden held a meeting with Cabinet members and immigration officials to discuss the rise in unaccompanied minors at the U.S.-Mexico border. At the start, the president announced that Vice President Harris will lead the White House diplomatic effort on addressing the migration challenges. “This new surge we’re dealing with now started with the last administration but it’s our responsibility to deal with it humanely and to stop what’s happening,” said the president. Following his announcement, Vice President Harris delivered brief remarks on the situation at the U.S. southern border. Other officials at the meeting included Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
President Biden held a meeting with Cabinet members and immigration officials to discuss the rise in unaccompanied minors at the U.S.-Mexico border. At the start, the president announced that Vice President Harris will lead the White House diplomatic effort on addressing the migration challenges. “This new surge we’re dealing with now started with the last administration but it’s our responsibility to deal with it humanely and to stop what’s happening,” said the president. Following his announcement, Vice President Harris delivered brief remarks on the situation at the U.S. southern border. Other officials at the meeting included Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Biden: I Told Kamala Harris She'd Be The Last Person In The Room, "That Means She Gets Every Assignment"
Mar. 25 - President Biden announced Wednesday that he has asked Vice President Kamala Harris "to lead our efforts with Mexico and the Northern Triangle countries that are going to need help in stemming" the flow of refugees and the migrant crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.
"I can think of nobody who is better qualified to do this,” Biden said about Harris, the former attorney general of California.
Biden quipped that when he offered her the job, he told Harris she would always be "the last person in the room, but that means she gets every assignment." source from
Mar. 25 - President Biden announced Wednesday that he has asked Vice President Kamala Harris "to lead our efforts with Mexico and the Northern Triangle countries that are going to need help in stemming" the flow of refugees and the migrant crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.
"I can think of nobody who is better qualified to do this,” Biden said about Harris, the former attorney general of California.
Biden quipped that when he offered her the job, he told Harris she would always be "the last person in the room, but that means she gets every assignment." source from
MARCH 24, 2021
White House Daily Briefing
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki held a briefing with economic advisers. The advisers spoke about steps the administration is taking to close the gender pay gap and helping women return to the workforce. The press secretary said the administration is weighing options on how to approach gun control legislation. She said they would prefer Congress to pass bills but realize there is stiff opposition, adding President Biden is considering issuing executive orders. She spoke about the White House creating an Asian American and Pacific Islander liaison in response to criticism for the lack of representation at the cabinet level.
White House Daily Briefing
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki held a briefing with economic advisers. The advisers spoke about steps the administration is taking to close the gender pay gap and helping women return to the workforce. The press secretary said the administration is weighing options on how to approach gun control legislation. She said they would prefer Congress to pass bills but realize there is stiff opposition, adding President Biden is considering issuing executive orders. She spoke about the White House creating an Asian American and Pacific Islander liaison in response to criticism for the lack of representation at the cabinet level.
Biden eyes executive actions and legislation on gun control: White House
Mar. 25 - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden sees it as vital to take steps via executive actions and legislation to promote gun control, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Wednesday, in the wake of two deadly shootings in Colorado and Georgia. source from
Mar. 25 - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden sees it as vital to take steps via executive actions and legislation to promote gun control, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Wednesday, in the wake of two deadly shootings in Colorado and Georgia. source from
US President Joe Biden turns to Vice President Kamala Harris as he meets with immigration advisers in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, US, March 24, 2021.
Biden names Harris to lead efforts with Mexico, Central America, to stem migrant flow
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday named Vice President Kamala Harris to lead US efforts with Mexico and Central America's Northern Triangle countries to try to stem the flow of migration to the United States.
Mar. 25 - Biden's decision gives a high-profile assignment to his vice president, a daughter of immigrants who has forged a reputation as an ally of immigration advocates. As California attorney general, Harris had to deal with a major influx of unaccompanied minors at the state's border with Mexico in 2014.
It is a task that carries political risks for Harris, a potential future presidential candidate. Border woes have been an intractable problem for multiple presidents.
Biden served in a similar role for then-President Barack Obama when he was vice president. By assigning her to handling diplomatic efforts with Central America, Biden is elevating the migration issue as a top priority. continue to read
Biden names Harris to lead efforts with Mexico, Central America, to stem migrant flow
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday named Vice President Kamala Harris to lead US efforts with Mexico and Central America's Northern Triangle countries to try to stem the flow of migration to the United States.
Mar. 25 - Biden's decision gives a high-profile assignment to his vice president, a daughter of immigrants who has forged a reputation as an ally of immigration advocates. As California attorney general, Harris had to deal with a major influx of unaccompanied minors at the state's border with Mexico in 2014.
It is a task that carries political risks for Harris, a potential future presidential candidate. Border woes have been an intractable problem for multiple presidents.
Biden served in a similar role for then-President Barack Obama when he was vice president. By assigning her to handling diplomatic efforts with Central America, Biden is elevating the migration issue as a top priority. continue to read
MARCH 24, 2021
President Biden and U.S. Women's Soccer Team Mark Equal Pay Day
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden met with U.S. Soccer Women’s National Team members Margaret Purce and Megan Rapinoe to mark Equal Pay Day. After delivering remarks in support of equal pay for equal work and closing the gender pay gap, the president signed a proclamation commemorating National Equal Pay Day.
President Biden and U.S. Women's Soccer Team Mark Equal Pay Day
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden met with U.S. Soccer Women’s National Team members Margaret Purce and Megan Rapinoe to mark Equal Pay Day. After delivering remarks in support of equal pay for equal work and closing the gender pay gap, the president signed a proclamation commemorating National Equal Pay Day.
US women's team member Megan Rapinoe speaks as President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden look on during an event to mark Equal Pay Day.
US women's football stars Megan Rapinoe, Margaret Purce join President Joe Biden to promote closing pay gap
Biden and his wife, Jill, hosted a roundtable with Margaret Purce and Megan Rapinoe of the US women's national football team, and other members of the squad who attended virtually. The president then signed a proclamation honouring the day.
Mar. 25 - Washington: President Joe Biden made the case Wednesday that the pay disparity between men and women has hurt the economy, bringing members of the US women's national football team to the White House to help set new goals for equality.
Wednesday marked "Equal Pay Day" — which is how far into the year women must work on average to make up the pay disparity between what men and women earned the prior year. The Census Bureau estimates that a woman working full-time would earn about 82 cents for each dollar paid to a man.
Biden and his wife, Jill, hosted a roundtable with Margaret Purce and Megan Rapinoe of the US women's national football team, and other members of the squad who attended virtually. The president then signed a proclamation honouring the day.
"Doesn't matter if you're an electrician, an accountant or part of the best damn soccer team in the world," Biden said. "The pay gap is real. And this team is living proof that you can be the very best at what you do and still have to fight for equal pay." more details
US women's football stars Megan Rapinoe, Margaret Purce join President Joe Biden to promote closing pay gap
Biden and his wife, Jill, hosted a roundtable with Margaret Purce and Megan Rapinoe of the US women's national football team, and other members of the squad who attended virtually. The president then signed a proclamation honouring the day.
Mar. 25 - Washington: President Joe Biden made the case Wednesday that the pay disparity between men and women has hurt the economy, bringing members of the US women's national football team to the White House to help set new goals for equality.
Wednesday marked "Equal Pay Day" — which is how far into the year women must work on average to make up the pay disparity between what men and women earned the prior year. The Census Bureau estimates that a woman working full-time would earn about 82 cents for each dollar paid to a man.
Biden and his wife, Jill, hosted a roundtable with Margaret Purce and Megan Rapinoe of the US women's national football team, and other members of the squad who attended virtually. The president then signed a proclamation honouring the day.
"Doesn't matter if you're an electrician, an accountant or part of the best damn soccer team in the world," Biden said. "The pay gap is real. And this team is living proof that you can be the very best at what you do and still have to fight for equal pay." more details
