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President Biden continues to deliver for LGBTQI+ Americans by: ending the ban on transgender troops, signing the Respect for Marriage Act, fighting against conversion therapy, and advancing LGBTQI+ human rights around the globe.
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The Biden-Harris Administration stands with the LGBTQI+ community and has their backs in the face of these attacks.
New actions to protect the LGBTQI+ community 
Under the Biden-Harris Administration:
 
Strengthening Physical Safety – Dedicated resources to protect pride celebrations, community centers, small businesses, and more
Addressing Civil Rights Violations – New coordination to protect LGBTQI+ students from book bans
Strengthening Mental Health and other Support Resources – New steps to help families support their  kids, protect LGBTQI+ kids in foster care, and address LGBTQI+ youth homelessness
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Big Pharma is trying to block President Biden’s new law giving Medicare the ability to negotiate lower drug prices. This Administration will continue to fight to lower Americans’ health care costs and ensure the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act reach the American people.
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At Fort Liberty in North Carolina, and announced new actions to ensure our nation’s military and veteran spouses, caregivers, and survivors have an opportunity to build economic security for their families.
President Biden is joined by the First Lady as he signs an Executive Order to support military and veteran spouses, caregivers, and survivors.
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Since Day One of the Administration, ’ Joining Forces initiative has worked to eliminate employment barriers for military-connected spouses. This Executive Order adds 20 new actions to increase opportunity for military and veteran families, caregivers, and survivors.
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Today, and visited Nash Community College to meet with students who are preparing for jobs in advanced manufacturing and clean energy. Under ’ Investing in America agenda, more Americans are moving into good-paying jobs that don’t require a four-year degree.
President Biden and the First Lady meet with students at Nash Community College in North Carolina.
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Under President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, a manufacturing and innovation boom is happening across America – where everyone can get high-quality training for the jobs and industries of the future.
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Last quarter, the costs of 43 prescription drugs rose faster than inflation. Under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, Big Pharma now has to pay the difference back to Medicare. Under the new law, some seniors will now pay less for their prescription drugs.
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Meeting the needs of our veteran families is a national imperative. is proud to empower military spouse entrepreneurs & business owners, from supporting them through Veterans Business Outreach Centers to accessing capital to help them grow.
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Veteran spouses and military spouses serve – and strengthen – our nation. Today’s Executive Order is an important step forward to support these Veteran families, caregivers, and survivors.
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Today, President Biden will sign an Executive Order to increase the economic security of military and veteran spouses, caregivers, and survivors – building on the Administration’s commitment to uphold our nation’s sacred obligation to our service members and veterans.
The Biden-Harris Administration Executive Actions to Strengthen Economic Opportunity for Military and Veteran Spouses, Caregivers, and Survivors

• Develop a government-wide Strategic Plan on Hiring and Retention for Military and Veteran Spouses, Caregivers, and Survivors
• Increase Federal job postings utilizing the Military Spouse Noncompetitive Appointment Authority
• Set standards to improve the Domestic Employee Teleworking Overseas program
• Expand options to child care for military families
• Provide tools to help retain military spouses and caregivers, in the public and private sectors
• Improve support for military spouses during transition
• Develop tailored resources for military and veteran spouse entrepreneurs
• Expand training on the employment of military and veteran spouses, caregivers, and survivors across the agencies
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Year after year, Big Pharma makes record profits as they charge hardworking Americans astronomical prices on lifesaving drugs. President Biden took Big Pharma on and won – giving Medicare the ability to finally negotiate for lower prescription drug prices.
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Today, President Biden will sign an Executive Order to increase the economic security of military and veteran spouses, caregivers, and survivors – building on the Administration’s commitment to uphold our nation’s sacred obligation to our service members and veterans.
The Biden-Harris Administration Executive Actions to Strengthen Economic Opportunity for Military and Veteran Spouses, Caregivers, and Survivors

• Develop a government-wide Strategic Plan on Hiring and Retention for Military and Veteran Spouses, Caregivers, and Survivors
• Increase Federal job postings utilizing the Military Spouse Noncompetitive Appointment Authority
• Set standards to improve the Domestic Employee Teleworking Overseas program
• Expand options to child care for military families
• Provide tools to help retain military spouses and caregivers, in the public and private sectors
• Improve support for military spouses during transition
• Develop tailored resources for military and veteran spouse entrepreneurs
• Expand training on the employment of military and veteran spouses, caregivers, and survivors across the agencies
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. has made supply chain resilience a top priority since day one, addressing shortages and bottlenecks throughout the economy. Today, critical supply chains are more fluid and resilient - driving down prices for goods and lowering inflation for families and businesses.
TWO YEARS OF BUILDING STRONGER SUPPLY CHAINS AND A MORE RESILIENT ECONOMY 
Under the Biden-Harris Administration
 
From 2021 to Today: 
 
1. Record cargo levels imported 
2. Stocked store shelves
3. Improved delivery times
4. Lower shipping costs
5.  Reduced goods inflation
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President Biden met with Prime Minister Sunak today to deepen the close and historic partnership between the U.S. and the U.K. The two leaders discussed bolstering energy security, addressing the climate crisis, strengthening our economic ties, and supporting Ukraine.
President Biden and Prime Minister Sunak sit down for a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office.
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Today is World Ocean Day. The Biden-Harris Administration is dedicated to protecting our ocean and has a goal of conserving at least 30% of U.S. ocean waters by 2030.
A magnificent photo of sea, swell, sky, and a monk seal swimming over a coral reef bottom.

Location: Hawaii, Northwest Hawaiian Islands
Credit: NOAA/PIFSC/HMSRP
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Over a dozen states have enacted cruel and callous anti-LGBTQI+ laws that violate our most basic values and freedoms as Americans. Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new actions to protect LGBTQI+ communities from attacks on their rights and safety, and to help… Show more
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Credit card late fees can add up quickly for hardworking families. The Biden-Harris Administration is proposing a rule to cut these fees by up to 75% to keep this money in your pockets.
News: The Biden-Harris Administration is proposing a rule to cut credit card late fees from $31 to $8
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This summer travel season, make sure you know your rights with airlines. ’s dashboard shows you which airlines offer cash compensation, provide travel credits or vouchers, or award frequent flyer miles and cover the cost of other amenities when you experience a flight… Show more
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From coast to coast, the Biden-Harris Administration is repairing roads and bridges, delivering clean water, deploying high-speed internet, and more.
Rebuilding Infrastructure under President Biden:

Over $200 billion in public infrastructure investment directed to the United States:
- $156.4 billion transportation investments in roads, bridges, public transit ports, and airports
- $13.5 billion making our communities more resilient to climate change and other threats
- $24.1 billion providing clean water across the United States and improving water infrastructure*

*$5.7 billion dedicated to led pipe and service line replacement
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President Biden’s Investing in America agenda has mobilized over $470 billion in private sector manufacturing and clean energy investments.
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President Biden will keep fighting to make college cheaper and make the student loan system more manageable for borrowers. And, he won’t back down in the fight to help working and middle-class Americans as they recover from the pandemic.
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And, some of the Republican members of Congress who voted to block President Biden’s student debt relief plan also voted to give huge tax cuts to big corporations and the wealthy.
A list of Congressional Republicans who voted to give tax cuts to the wealthy and big corporations, and to repeal student debt relief.
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Now, let’s be clear. Some of the Republican in Congress who are attempting to block student debt relief had their own PPP loans forgiven. Remember this one?
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Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene had $183,504 in PPP loans forgiven. twitter.com/Acyn/status/15
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This Administration’s student debt relief plan would provide more than 40 million hardworking Americans with up to $20,000 in relief as they recover from the economic harms of the pandemic. Nearly 90% of the relief will go to borrowers earning less than $75,000 per year.
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Student Debt Relief Update: President Biden just vetoed a bill that would have blocked this Administration’s one-time student debt relief plan. Here’s what else you need to know right now on student debt relief. 🧵
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Grocery inflation is showing signs of cooling: 🍎Grocery inflation is down on an annual basis 🥚From January to April, egg prices fell 18% 🥬Prices for fruits and veggies continue to fall This Administration will continue to work to get families more breathing room.
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The bipartisan budget agreement protects this Administration’s investments in tackling climate change and advancing clean energy.
Biden Budget Agreement

President Biden protected aggressive climate actions.
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The bipartisan budget agreement fully funds veterans’ medical care and includes mandatory funding for the PACT Act’s toxic exposure fund – protecting veterans’ health care and benefits this year, and for years to come.
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Under President Biden’s economic plan, more Americans are joining the labor force – with the highest prime-age labor participation in 16 years.
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