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This is an archive of a Biden Administration account, maintained by the National Archives and Records Administration.
Joined January 2021
š§µI am proud of the tremendous accomplishments of the Biden-Harris Administration and the White House Domestic Policy Council, which Iāve been privileged to lead for the last 2.5 years. Weāve gotten a lot done. Letās start with health care:.
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Tony Fauci is one of the smartest, most dedicated, and honest public servants I've ever metānot to mention a total sweetheart.
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Love is love. What a day for my family and so many others!
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This is me the last time unemployment claims were this low (1968)
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Starting today and running through May 15, 2021, we are opening for all Americans to have the opportunity to sign up for health insurance. If you already have coverage, then help your family and friends sign up and enroll.
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Today marks the anniversary of FDRās first activation of the Tuskegee Airmen in 1941. I am proud to be the daughter of a Tuskegee Airman. This all-Black unit represented the best of America.
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I am deeply grateful to @potus for trusting and empowering me to serve as his Domestic Policy Advisor. I love the team @ DPC and in the @WhiteHouse. There are no more dedicated public servants. I am so proud of all we have been able to accomplish together for the American people.
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Happy birthday, boss. Itās an honor to serve with you again. Hereās to another great year of building back better!
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During the pandemic, @USPS employees have been on the frontlines delivering for Americans. I was honored to swear in @AmberMcReynolds, Anton Hajjar & Ron Stroman as members of the Postal Service Board of Governors. I know theyāll get right to work building USPS for the future.
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Thirty-one years ago today, President George H.W. Bush signed the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act into law. He declared on that day, āLet the shameful wall of exclusion finally come tumbling down.ā
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I applaud Dr. Rachel Levine, who today made history as the first openly transgender American to bravely sit for Senate confirmation. She will fight to ensure every person can access health care that meets their needs.
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The steps announced this week by @POTUS to address gun violence make us all safer. His budget proposal today continues this effort, allocating billions to protect our communities, including $200M to support proven community violence interventions:
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Ignore the noise on TV: The U.S. CAN have an orderly, secure, and well-managed borderāand still treat people fairly and humanely. Today, weāre releasing a blueprint showing how weāre cleaning up the cruel and reckless policies of the past four years and fixing a broken system.
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FEB VACCINATION RATES: 13% of Black adults, 11% of Latino adults, 22% of white adults. SEPT VACCINATION RATES: 70% of Black adults, 73% of Latino adults, 71% of white adults. @POTUSā strategy has helped us close the vaccine equity gap.
Black Americans were once far less likely to get a Covid vaccine than white Americans. That has begun to change ā here's why.
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Today, @POTUS signed a new Executive Order with the goal of increasing the number of background checks conducted before gun sales, moving us as close to universal background checks as possible without additional legislation. 1/5
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Our team did all that extraordinary work under very tough circumstancesāoften masked, sometimes caring for sick family members. Iām grateful to everyone at DPC and the @WhiteHouse who delivered for the American people this past year. Canāt wait to see what we get done in 2022.
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1. We reduced health care costs and expanded coverage to nearly 5 million Americans
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The price of meat at the grocery store is way up, and farmers arenāt earning moreābut a handful of big meat processors are raking in record profits. Thatās not OK, which is why @POTUS is fighting to promote more competition in the industry.
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Two great presidents. Two great bosses. Thirty-one million Americans covered under the #ACA. If youāre not one of them yet, visit by August 15th to sign up for health insurance.
Great news folks: we hit record-high health care enrollment. 31 million people now have coverage through the Affordable Care Act. Couldnāt think of a better person to celebrate this milestone with than President Obama, so I gave him a call.
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4. We passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and started rebuilding our infrastructure and creating good jobs
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My daughter and I are huge fans of @allysonfelix. So when she visited the @WhiteHouse today to talk to @VP about maternal health, I had to sprint over to say hello. Thank you for being such a fierce advocate for Black moms!
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2. Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, we reopened 95% of schools and helped schools address the pandemicās impact on studentsā learning and mental health
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At the end of the previous Administration, only 7,000 borrowers had been approved for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Since Oct. 2021, @usedgov has approved $42B in PSLF for more than 615,000 borrowersāand weāre making it easier than ever to apply:
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5. We increased the Child Tax Credit from $2,000 to up to $3,600 per child
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9. We delivered unprecedented support for Tribal Nations
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Important meeting today with gun violence prevention advocacy groups @bradybuzz, @Everytown, @GiffordsCourage, and @MomsDemand. Looking forward to working together to advance commonsense solutions to reduce gun violence and make our communities safer.
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3. Through landmark executive orders, we made advancing equity and racial justice the business of the entire federal government
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I #WearOrange in honor of the courageous survivors and families demanding an end to the scourge of gun violence. Enough is enough.
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Happy 60th, @BarackObama. Thanks for leaving @POTUS such a strong foundation to build onāand keep working on that spiral.
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In the wake of the abhorrent attacks on Uvalde and Buffalo, we are mobilizing the full resources of the federal government to help these shattered communities recover. See below for victim services, mental health support, food assistance, and more:
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6. We laid out a comprehensive strategy to reduce gun crime, including community violence
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7. We extended the pause on student loan repayment and cancelled roughly $15 billion in federal student loan debt for over 675,000 borrowers
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10. We strengthened the safety net to reduce hunger
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Thank you @fred_guttenberg and all the Parkland families for sharing your stories, your heroic activism, and relentless commitment to making our schools and communities safer. You will have a partner in the Biden Administration.
I want to thank the @WhiteHouse for coordinating with me to talk with the Parkland families this afternoon with @AmbRice46, @RepRichmond, @ @StefFeldman. We discussed February 14th & the work we are all doing. I am very thankful for the White House commitment to our families.
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12. We reversed harmful, counterproductive immigration policies of the previous administration
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Today, @POTUS is announcing initial steps to #EndGunViolence. We will: .ā
Curb "ghost guns".ā
Regulate firearm stabilizing braces.ā
Support community violence interventions .ā
Publish model red flag legislation.ā
Nominate a strong ATF director.ā
Report yearly on gun trafficking.
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11. We increased support for minority-owned and other underserved small businesses
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Whether we were tackling Ebola, Zika, or COVID, Iām grateful to have worked so closely with him over the years. America is far safer and healthier because of Tony.
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This Cabinet is ready to implement the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and get great things done for the American people.
Passing the infrastructure bill was a historic bipartisan accomplishment. Now, weāve got to get to work implementing it with speed and discipline. I brought together my Cabinet this afternoon to discuss how weāll get it done.
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I #WearOrange in honor of Hadiya Pendleton and all the lives weāve lost to gun violenceāand in strong support of the courageous survivors demanding action. As @POTUS asked last night, how much more carnage are we willing to accept?
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.@SteveKerr is not only one of the best shooters and coaches of all time, he's also a passionate advocate for gun safety. Weāre lucky to have him in this fight and honored that he spent some time talking about the issue today at the White House.
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(And we managed a few righteous DPC throwdowns along the way.)
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Congratulations to my friend @SecretaryPete and welcome to the team!.
This morning, I swore in Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of Transportation. @SecretaryPete is a true problem-solver. He will bring people together to strengthen our nationās infrastructure. And he will keep breaking boundaries while heās at it. Congratulations, Mr. Secretary.
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Six years since #Obergefell, itās great to be back in a White House that understands love is love. #PrideIsBack@WH
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Merry Christmas to you and yours. Warmest wishes for a holiday filled with joy and love.
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This week we honor all those whose lives have been impacted by gun violence. The Biden Administration is committed to taking commonsense measures to tackle gun violence and delivering on the President's ambitious commitments to make our communities safer. #GVSurvivorsWeek.
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Since his first day in office, @POTUS has pursued a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all, including people of color and others who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality.
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Congratulations to Neera Tanden, the President's choice to serve as the Domestic Policy Advisor & lead the incredible team at the Domestic Policy Council. I'm confident this group will continue firing on all cylinders to keep getting stuff done on behalf of the American people.
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šDC is providing summer learning programs. šArkansas is developing a tutoring corps. šSouth Dakota is investing in school nurses and counselors. The #AmericanRescuePlan is helping students make up for lost time and get back to school safely.
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From @POTUS on down, child care is personalāand essential.
Child care is personal to me ā thatās why Iāve put it front and center in my Build Back Better Agenda. Iām committed to investing in American families with the expanded Child Tax Credit, universal preschool, and affordable, high-quality child care for all.
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Fifty years ago, my mother, Lois Rice, helped create the Pell Grants that have enabled over 81M Americans to access higher education. Iām deeply proud of her. Iām grateful @POTUS has strengthened Pell further, securing a $400 increase and working to double the max Pell Grant.
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Awesome news! Warmest congrats, @PeteButtigieg and @Chasten. Kids are the greatest blessing.
For some time, Chasten and I have wanted to grow our family. Weāre overjoyed to share that weāve become parents! The process isnāt done yet and weāre thankful for the love, support, and respect for our privacy that has been offered to us. We canāt wait to share more soon.
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The Biden-Harris administration is committed to countering the rising scourge of anti-Semitism in the U.S. Thatās why we are generating a national strategy to addressĀ the threat. 1/2.
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Twenty-three years ago, Matthew Shepard was found tied to a fenceābrutally beaten simply for who he was. His horrific death reminds us of all that has been lost and won in the battle for equality, and spurs us to combat homophobia and hate.
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Thanks @ChrisMurphyCT. I really appreciated the opportunity to discuss gun violence and community safety with you. I am grateful for your long time leadership and look forward to moving this agenda forward in partnership with you.
I had a great conversation today with Susan Rice and her team regarding President Biden's commitment to addressing gun violence and passing a universal background checks bill. I'm ready to get to work.
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Today is the first day #ChildTaxCredit payments are going out. And you know what that means.
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Our nation's mental health crisis is hitting young people hard. Today, as part of @POTUSā national strategy to transform mental health, we're:.ā
Announcing nearly $300M to expand mental health in schools.ā
Highlighting how governors can invest more in student mental health.
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What beautiful babies! Congrats, daddies. Iāve got high hopes for these twoā¦.
Chasten and I are beyond thankful for all the kind wishes since first sharing the news that weāre becoming parents. We are delighted to welcome Penelope Rose and Joseph August Buttigieg to our family.
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Wondering what @POTUSā Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and #BuildBackBetter Agenda mean for Black communities? š š š
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Our hearts ache for the selfless service members and Afghans killed in todayās heinous terrorist attack in Kabul. My prayers are with the victimsā families and loved ones as they endure this unimaginable loss.
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As a native Washingtonian, I am proud of this administrationās support for #DCStatehood. The people of DC deserve full rights and representation in Congress. HR 51, the Washington DC Admissions Act, makes that possible.
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Two years ago today, I returned to the WH in a completely new role, eager to take on domestic policy challenges but mindful that I had a lot to learn. I'm grateful to the extraordinary team at DPC who have accomplished so much and taught me a great deal. š§µ.
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Today, Iām thinking of Wanda Cooper-Jones, Ahmaud Arberyās mother, and the unending pain of a sonās death. We must keep fightingāevery dayāfor justice for all. No one should fear for their life when they go for a run.
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I so admired Harry Reid. He was both tough and kind. He cared deeply for family and country. He was good to me and my family. A great leader and fighter, he was critical to President Obamaās many successes. We will truly miss him. Rest in Power, Mr. Leader.
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Today, as we mourn with the Parkland community, we also mourn for all who have lost loved ones to gun violence. This growing crisis continues to disproportionately impact our cities' and especially our Black and Brown communities.
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YES!!! The Inflation Reduction Act has been a long time coming. It will lower costs for families, lower the deficit, and help tackle some of our nationās greatest challenges. This is very good day for America.
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My great-grandfather was born into slavery and fought for his freedom with the Union Army. My daughter will see four women on the Supreme Courtāincluding a Black woman like her. This is the promise of America at its best.
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President Biden believes health care is a right, not a privilege, and will do everything in his power to ensure that all Americans have access to quality, affordable health care - especially in the midst of a pandemic.
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Today, we released the first-ever U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. It is the most comprehensive and ambitious government strategy to counter antisemitism in American history.
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.ā¦@POTUSā© knows that HBCUs have been critical to strengthening our nation and creating opportunity for Black Americans in the face of discrimination. Check out all the ways the Biden-Harris Administration has and will continue to invest in HBCUs:
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Profoundly saddened by the passing of General Colin Powellāa pioneering military and national security leader, and a trusted friend and mentor. I will miss him deeply and cherish his many kindnesses. My prayers are with Alma and the entire Powell family.
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When @POTUS explains how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal will improve supply chains and strengthen ports like Baltimore
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When you beat the special interests, pass the #InflationReductionAct, and deliver for the American people.
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Great meeting today, organized by @AMarch4OurLives, with inspiring youth community leaders addressing the violence affecting Americans, especially Black & Latino young people. I look forward to working with them to make our communities safer & more equitable.
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We owe so much to the men and women of the Capitol Police, who each day put their lives on the line to keep us safe. I extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Officer Evans, and pray for the officer injured during todayās events.
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#OTD 101 years ago, the #19thAmendment was ratified and women gained the right to vote. A century later, the fight to protect and expand that sacred right goes on. If youāre not registered, sign up at to continue what our ancestors started.
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#HR8 (the Bipartisan Background Checks Act) and #HR1446 (the Enhanced Background Checks Act) close dangerous loopholes, save lives, and make us all safer. These commonsense measures are long overdue. Passage in the House is an enormous first step. Itās time to #EndGunViolence.
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Merry Christmas! Wishing everyone a joyous, healthy, and blessed celebration with family and loved ones.
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The American Rescue Plan helps meet the most urgent needs of the nation. It will help vaccinate even more Americans, safely reopen schools, and cut child poverty in half. Today, with its passage in the Senate, we are one step closer to delivering relief to the American people.
When I was elected, I said we were going to get the government out of the business of battling on Twitter and back into the business of delivering for the American people. Passing the American Rescue Plan will do that.
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Thanks, Obama.
In an ABC News exclusive, former President Obama comes out strongly in favor of his former VPās $3.5 trillion social safety net budget plan. āI think President Biden is handling it exactly right,ā Obama adds.
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The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act:. š³ļøWould restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act.š³ļøStops voter discrimination before it starts.š³ļøKeeps elections fair.š³ļøHonors the legacy of the great John Lewis.š³ļøHas bipartisan public support. The Senate should get this done.
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Deb Haaland continues to make history, becoming the first-ever Native American to lead a Cabinet agency. At @Interior, she is charged with stewarding our public lands and honoring our nation-to-nation relationship with Tribes. I look forward to working with her.
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The lowest unemployment rate in 50 years.
The lowest unemployment rate in 50 years.
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This #LaborDay, Iām grateful to all those like my grandparentsāa janitor and a maidāwhose dignity, determination, and hard work opened doors and made a better future for their children possible.
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Deeply saddened by the passing of Vernon Jordan, a lifelong fighter for justice and a dear friend of my late motherās. His talent and charm were legendary. I will miss him mightily.
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Two in three women, and especially women of color, are breadwinners for their family, while shouldering more care responsibilities at home. 28 years since the passage of the Family and Medical Leave Act, itās time to pay people to care for their families when they need it.
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When you realize you only have until August 15th to sign up for affordable health care on
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That is why @POTUS is pledging action and calling on Congress to pass commonsense gun laws.
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āIf you had told us a year ago that there was going to be a bill this fall that would have an extension of the child tax credit, big funding for child care, pre-K, health care, et cetera, I would have said, āIn your dreams.āā
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Great progress, more to come.
BREAKING: The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a fresh pandemic low last week, another sign the job market is healing. Jobless claims dropped by 14,000 to 269,000 last week.
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