OPSO Weekly Newsletter 12/23/22

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December 23, 2022President Biden and First Lady Biden Visit Children's National HospitalToday, the President and First Lady visited Children's National hospital where they visited patients and hosted a book reading of "The Snowy Day." First Ladies traditionally visit the hospital around the Christmas holiday, dating back to first lady Bess Truman. Last year, President Biden made the trip, marking the first time a sitting President made a holiday visit to Children’s National Hospital. President Biden encouraged all the parents to continue being strong and assured them that things would be okay.  
 

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Watch the Book Reading HereThis Weeks Economic Reports President Biden came into office with the goal of rebuilding the middle class and growing the economy from the bottom up and the middle out and we are seeing proof that his economic agenda is doing just that.

This week we learned that the American economy is growing, incomes are up, inflation is down, unemployment is at a historic low, and gas prices are near a 6 month low. President Biden is more confident than ever that his economic plan will continue to deliver for families across this country in the new year. Read more in the President' Op-Ed below.
 

President Bide Hosts Hanukkah Reception

On Monday, December 19th, the President and First Lady hosted a Hanukkah reception where they marked a new tradition, the first ever lighting of a permanent White House menorah. Joined by Jewish leaders from around the country the President spoke about the story of Hanukkah and about the importance of fighting against antisemitism. He made a clear commitment to continue speaking out and fighting against antisemitism.

President Biden and Vice President Harris Deliver Remarks at The African Leaders SummitOn Wednesday, December 14th, President Biden addressed the heads of state from nearly 50 African nations announcing that the United States is "all in on Africa's future."  President Biden unveiled new free trade opportunities and also spoke to the new investments the United States will be making in Africa. President Biden announced that the U.S. will invest $350 million to facilitate Africa’s participation in the digital economy and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation will invest nearly $370 million for new projects. President Biden made it clear, “When Africa succeeds, the United States succeeds. Quite frankly, the whole world succeeds as well... African success and prosperity is essential for a better future for all of us, not just for Africa.”

On Tuesday, December 13th, during the summit Vice President Harris announced the creation of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States (PAC-ADE). PAC-ADE aims to advance equity and opportunity for the African Diaspora in the United States and strengthen cultural, social, political, and economic ties between African communities, the global African Diaspora, and the United States.
 FACT SHEET: U.S.- Africa Partnership in Elevating Diaspora Engagement