Biden Delivered: florida
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761. Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, September 28, 2021
… Just two questions about immigration. First, the state of Florida, as you’re probably aware, announced a lawsuit today … DeSantis also issued an executive order in which he tells Florida agencies that they shouldn’t be, quote, “aiding or … Just two questions about immigration. First, the state of Florida, as you’re probably aware, announced a lawsuit today …
762. Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, September 16, 2021
… red states by 50 percent. So, for example, you know, in Florida , they were expecting to get 70,000 doses this week, … And this is not just for unvaccinated people. In South Florida, half the people who are seeking this treatment are … number of vaccination rates in some of these states — like Florida, like Texas — just seven states are making up 70 …
763. Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, August 30, 2021
… More than 3,600 FEMA employees are deployed to Alabama, Florida , Georgia , Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas and are … More than 3,600 FEMA employees are deployed to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas and are …
764. Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, August 23, 2021
… in elementary school. And I know a lot of parents in Florida , Texas , and other states around the country are … in elementary school. And I know a lot of parents in Florida, Texas, and other states around the country are …
765. Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
… with lower vaccination rates. In the past week, Florida has had more COVID cases than all 30 states with the lowest case rates combined. And Florida and Texas alone have accounted for nearly 40 percent … and paramedics to Missouri and Louisiana. And in Florida, we’ve stood up dozens of free testing sites and sent …
766. Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, August 11, 2021
… package. Go ahead. Q Does the White House know who in Florida made the request for hundreds of more ventilators … the percentage of hospitalizations that are occurring in Florida? Q Do you think it’s feasible the governor was … he has the authority to intervene in states like Texas and Florida where they are banning mask mandates, he signaled …
767. Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, August 10, 2021
… news on COVID and Delta right now: Governor DeSantis in Florida, as you know, is now threatening to withhold salaries … — the courage and the boldness of a number of leaders in Florida, including in Miami-Dade County — people who are … the American Rescue Plan funds that were distributed to Florida to provide assistance to schools have not yet been …
768. Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, August 6, 2021
… House had any reaction to that. And then, similarly, in Florida, where the legislature there was passing a — … are still in a recovery. Q Back-to-school question: Florida’s Governor DeSantis says that he may start … view, as an administration, is that teacher — parents in Florida, parents across the country should have the ability …
769. Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
… low vaccination rates. In fact, over the past seven days, Florida and Texas have accounted for about one third of new … new hospitalizations nationwide. In seven states alone — Florida, Texas, Missouri , Arkansas , Louisiana , Alabama , … week, Jen was asked if the offers had been accepted in Florida and Texas, and she called that a, quote, …
770. Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, August 5, 2021
… is your message to governors like Governor DeSantis in Florida and Governor Abbott of Texas who have banned mask … of the day, I want to work with Texas; I want to work with Florida. I want to make sure those students have access to … Q Okay. Thank you. Also, on the COVID front, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is now fundraising off of …
771. Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, August 4, 2021
… that we felt should’ve been taken by the governors of Florida and Texas — we’re in touch with those offices about … DeSantis to discuss the situation on the ground in Florida. Does he feel that there is no point in personally reaching out to leaders in Texas and Florida? MS. PSAKI: Well, I think, just to give you an …
772. Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, August 3, 2021
… Jen. Sticking with the same topic, Governor DeSantis, in Florida, is taking a very different approach than New York is. Florida just hit another record today of COVID cases, and yet … particularly to his point that this is just seasonal in Florida because people are hot so they’re staying indoors and …
773. Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
… of cases. And one in three cases nationwide occurred in Florida and Texas this past week. From the start, we’ve … of cases. And one in three cases nationwide occurred in Florida and Texas this past week. From the start, we’ve …
774. Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and White House American Rescue Plan Coordinator and Senior Advisor to the President Gene Sperling, August 2, 2021
… well with us. Many of them — Q What is happening with Florida, sir? MR. SPERLING: — are doing but — but we — but … end of the eviction moratorium. Q Can I ask you about Florida, sir? MS. PSAKI: Okay. We’re just going to have … to the evictions. Several states, including New York and Florida, have been slow to disburse available federal aid to …
775. Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, July 27, 2021
… for vaccine appointments. One grantee in Jacksonville, Florida — one of the states where there, as you know, has … from either state officials or health agencies — or the Florida Hospital Association, as it relates to the Florida-specific example here. And how the information flows …
776. Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, July 26, 2021
… the five states with the highest case rates — Arkansas , Florida, Louisiana , Texas , and California — had a higher … the five states with the highest case rates — Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Texas, and California — had a higher rate …
777. Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, July 23, 2021
… The five states with the highest case rates — Arkansas , Florida, Louisiana , Missouri , and Nevada — had a higher … are coming from three states with low vaccination rates: Florida, Texas, and Missouri. All three of those states … The five states with the highest case rates — Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, and Nevada — had a higher rate …
778. Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
… with lower case rates. This week, just three states — Florida, Texas , and Missouri ; three states with lower … week in a row, one in five of all cases occurring in Florida alone. And within communities, these cases are … the five states with the highest case rates — Arkansas , Florida, Louisiana , [Missouri, and] Nevada — had a higher …
779. Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, July 22, 2021
… you. MS. PSAKI: Go ahead, Karen. Q Thanks, Jen. Florida Governor DeSantis was talking about mask mandates for … this morning. And he said, “We’re not doing that in Florida. We need our kids to breathe. We need our kids to … the President said last night. Is that putting kids in Florida at risk? MS. PSAKI: Well, as a parent myself — and …
780. Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, July 20, 2021
… virtual event — a handful of people, primarily from South Florida. Has there been any conversation about having other … virtual event — a handful of people, primarily from South Florida. Has there been any conversation about having other …
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