Pages tagged “Joe Biden”
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FACT SHEET: The American Jobs Plan
Wondering about what is included in the American Jobs Plan that has been in the news lately? Check out the White House fact sheet below to see how President Joe Biden and his administration will re-imagine and rebuild a new economy. The American Jobs Plan is an investment in America that will create millions of good jobs and rebuild our country’s infrastructure.
Written by Sussex County Democratic Committee
April 05, 2021 -
Senate Democrats Pass Biden’s Pandemic Aid Plan
The chamber approved the package after a grueling marathon of amendment votes and last-ditch negotiations. The measure must now clear the House a second time.
Written by Sussex County Democratic Committee
March 06, 2021 -
House passes sweeping protections for LGBTQ people
The House has passed the Equality Act! The move will grant sweeping protections for the LGBTQ+
community!BREAKING: The House has just passed the Equality Act, a sweeping civil rights bill that expands protections in education, housing, employment and more to LGBT people.The bill would amend the following to extend protections to the LGBTQ community:- The Civil Rights Act of 1964- The Equal Credit Opportunity Act- The Jury Selection and Services Act
Written by Sussex County Democratic Committee
February 25, 2021 -
US officially rejoins Paris climate agreement
The U.S. on Friday officially rejoined the Paris Agreement after former President Trump withdrew from the deal.
On his first day in office, President Biden signed an executive order that set the country on track to rejoin the global accord, but it took 30 days for the country to formally reenter.
Written by Sussex County Democratic Committee
February 19, 2021 -
First lady Jill Biden installs hearts on White House lawn as Valentine's day surprise
A Valentine from First Lady Jill Biden popped up overnight at the White House. Per her office, “The First Lady is known for her sense of humor, love of surprises and celebrating traditions... This is her Valentine to the country."
Written by Sussex County Democratic Committee
February 13, 2021 -
The Inauguration of Joe Biden
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have been sworn in at the US Capitol. Harris made history as the first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president.
Written by Sussex County Democratic Committee
January 20, 2021 -
Congress certifies Biden’s win after day of chaos and violence
A beleaguered Congress finalized President-elect Joe Biden's victory early Thursday morning, capping a day of riots that turned deadly and briefly ground the nation's most powerful institutions to a standstill.
Written by Sussex County Democratic Committee
January 07, 2021 -
Biden will invoke Defense Production Act to boost Covid vaccine production, advisor says
"You will see him invoking the Defense Production Act," Dr. Celine Gounder, a member of Biden's Covid-19 advisory board, said during an interview on CNBC's "Squawk Box.""The idea there is to make sure the personal protective equipment, the test capacity and the raw materials for the vaccines are produced in adequate supply.”
Written by Sussex County Democratic Committee
December 29, 2020 -
Biden picks Rep. Deb Haaland to lead Interior Department in historic first
President-elect Joe Biden will name Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) as Interior secretary, according to a source with direct knowledge of the decision, a history-making move that also will test Biden's resolve on energy policy.
Written by Sussex County Democratic Committee
December 17, 2020 -
The G.S.A. administrator has formally designated Biden the apparent winner of the presidential election.
The G.S.A. administrator has finally proceeded with steps to begin the Presidential transition.
Written by Sussex County Democratic Committee
November 25, 2020