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Biden battles political headwinds as he hits the road to sell his agenda – live Biden battles political headwinds as he hits the road to sell his agenda – live
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The president, beset by sagging poll numbers, will visit New Hampshire on the first leg of a tour promoting bipartisan legislationThe president, beset by sagging poll numbers, will visit New Hampshire on the first leg of a tour promoting bipartisan legislation
House speaker Nancy Pelosi released a statement on the retirement announcement of long-serving California representative Jackie Speier.
In a press release about Speier’s announcement that she will not be seeking reelection in 2022, Pelosi spoke about Speier’s accomplishments and legacy in the House, calling Speier “an extraordinary Member of Congress and a significant leader in our country.”
“Her courageous and values-based leadership, particularly on behalf of the women, survivors and the vulnerable, has made a difference in the lives of countless Americans and has strengthened our nation,” said Pelosi via the statement.
Pelosi also spoke Speier’s role as Chair of the Military Personnel Subcommittee of the Armed Services Committee as well as her work to address sexual harassment and assault in the military, college campuses, and in Congress.
“Her colleagues in the Congress look forward to continuing to benefit from her leadership for the remainder of her term, and from her legacy for years to come. It has been my personal honor to share representation of San Francisco with her and work with her to save the San Francisco Bay,” said Pelosi.
Speier, 71, who has served seven terms as congresswoman for the San Francisco Bay Area, announced her retirement in a video message published to Twitter, saying that while it was an “extraordinary privilege” to serve in public office, she is ready to move on.
The White House downplayed pending, potentially negative CBO scores on the Biden administration’s $1.85tn “Build Back Better” bill, calling the CBO’s experience into question.The White House downplayed pending, potentially negative CBO scores on the Biden administration’s $1.85tn “Build Back Better” bill, calling the CBO’s experience into question.
In his first gaggle as White House deputy press secretary, Andrew Bates discussed the potential impact cost estimates from the Congressional Budget Office could have on the bill being passed, directly challenging the CBO’s expertise, reported Politco. In his first gaggle as White House deputy press secretary, Andrew Bates discussed the potential impact cost estimates from the Congressional Budget Office could have on the bill being passed, directly challenging the CBO’s expertise, reported Politico.
“There has been wide agreement on the part of everyone involved, moderates, liberals, etc., that CBO does not have experience analyzing revenue amounts gained from cracking down on wealthy tax cheats who are taking advantage of every honest taxpayer,” said Bates. “There has been wide agreement on the part of everyone involved, moderates, liberals, etc, that CBO does not have experience analyzing revenue amounts gained from cracking down on wealthy tax cheats who are taking advantage of every honest taxpayer,” said Bates.
Bates also said that several economists, including former US Treasury secretary and controversial figure Larry Summers, have said the White House is underestimating the amount of revenue Biden’s spending package could bring.Bates also said that several economists, including former US Treasury secretary and controversial figure Larry Summers, have said the White House is underestimating the amount of revenue Biden’s spending package could bring.
“There’s a huge body of work,” Bates said, “from economic experts — including Republican former Treasury secretaries, IRS commissioners who have served under presidents of both parties, as well as Larry Summers, with whom we have sometimes had important differences — affirming that, if anything, our estimates lowball how much revenue can be brought in by cracking down on rich tax cheats.” “There’s a huge body of work,” Bates said, “from economic experts – including Republican former Treasury secretaries, IRS commissioners who have served under presidents of both parties, as well as Larry Summers, with whom we have sometimes had important differences – affirming that, if anything, our estimates lowball how much revenue can be brought in by cracking down on rich tax cheats.
“This is something that has been known for months and everyone is on the same page,” concluded Bates.“This is something that has been known for months and everyone is on the same page,” concluded Bates.
Previously, CBO scores have hampered legislation discussion including drafts of the Obamacare bill. Former president Barack Obama was reportedly so fed up with the budget office that the name was banned in his presence, instead calling it “banana,” according to Politico. Previously, CBO scores have hampered legislation discussion including drafts of the Obamacare bill. Former president Barack Obama was reportedly so fed up with the budget office that the name was banned in his presence, instead calling it “banana”, according to Politico.
Joe Biden is en route to New Hampshire this morning, to North Woodstock, and is due to make remarks on his infrastructure bill and related matters at 2.25pm ET there.Joe Biden is en route to New Hampshire this morning, to North Woodstock, and is due to make remarks on his infrastructure bill and related matters at 2.25pm ET there.
The White House is “confident” that “Build Back Better” bill will pass in both House and SenateThe White House is “confident” that “Build Back Better” bill will pass in both House and Senate
California representative Jackie Speier announced that she will not be seeking re-election.California representative Jackie Speier announced that she will not be seeking re-election.
US House Majority leader Steny Hoyer said today that a House vote on the Biden administration’s “Build Back Better” agenda could happen on FridayUS House Majority leader Steny Hoyer said today that a House vote on the Biden administration’s “Build Back Better” agenda could happen on Friday
The Chairman of the Senate judiciary committee demanded that Attorney General Merrick Garland immediately fire the director of the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) following an investigation by the Associated Press.The Chairman of the Senate judiciary committee demanded that Attorney General Merrick Garland immediately fire the director of the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) following an investigation by the Associated Press.
House minority leader Kevin McCarthy privately urged House Republicans not to punish the 13 members who voted for Biden’s infrastructure bill that was signed into law yesterday.House minority leader Kevin McCarthy privately urged House Republicans not to punish the 13 members who voted for Biden’s infrastructure bill that was signed into law yesterday.
During a closed meeting with members, McCarthy and others urged that now was not the time for retaliation against those who supported the bipartisan bill, asking Republicans to remain unified ahead of a House vote on Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan.During a closed meeting with members, McCarthy and others urged that now was not the time for retaliation against those who supported the bipartisan bill, asking Republicans to remain unified ahead of a House vote on Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan.
It was unclear though if future punishment was still possible, according to Politico.It was unclear though if future punishment was still possible, according to Politico.
Far-right Republicans, including Colorado congresswoman Lauren Boebert, had been pushing for those who were key in getting Biden’s infrastructure bill passed to face punishment, including having their committee assignments stripped.Far-right Republicans, including Colorado congresswoman Lauren Boebert, had been pushing for those who were key in getting Biden’s infrastructure bill passed to face punishment, including having their committee assignments stripped.
It is unclear if McCarthy’s remarks will limit immediate consequences for members who crossed party lines. Following the talk, Freedom Caucus member Representative Ralph Norman of South Carolina called McCarthy’s remarks “good message” but also said that dissenting members should “accept some responsibility.”It is unclear if McCarthy’s remarks will limit immediate consequences for members who crossed party lines. Following the talk, Freedom Caucus member Representative Ralph Norman of South Carolina called McCarthy’s remarks “good message” but also said that dissenting members should “accept some responsibility.”
Following public admonishment from some fellow Republicans, some members who were among the GOP rank and file who helped the bill pass the House say they have received death threats.Following public admonishment from some fellow Republicans, some members who were among the GOP rank and file who helped the bill pass the House say they have received death threats.
Reminder: Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell voted for the infrastructure bill, calling it a “godsend” for his homestate of Kentucky.Reminder: Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell voted for the infrastructure bill, calling it a “godsend” for his homestate of Kentucky.
In the briefing on Air Force One en route to New Hampshire just now, deputy press secretary Andrew Bates was asked whether the White House was concerned that the Congressional Budget Office scoring of the financials on the $1.85tn Build Back Better bill “may not be as favorable as you have projected”.In the briefing on Air Force One en route to New Hampshire just now, deputy press secretary Andrew Bates was asked whether the White House was concerned that the Congressional Budget Office scoring of the financials on the $1.85tn Build Back Better bill “may not be as favorable as you have projected”.
And he was also asked whether moderate Democrats in the Senate can be persuaded to agree to pass the bill.And he was also asked whether moderate Democrats in the Senate can be persuaded to agree to pass the bill.
The bill, slimmed down to a $1.85tn price tag from its previous size of more than three trillion, is currently awaiting a vote in the House.The bill, slimmed down to a $1.85tn price tag from its previous size of more than three trillion, is currently awaiting a vote in the House.
As previously mentioned, House leaders are hoping for it to pass this week and certainly before Thanksgiving and the CBO expects to indicate its estimates for the spending bill by Friday.As previously mentioned, House leaders are hoping for it to pass this week and certainly before Thanksgiving and the CBO expects to indicate its estimates for the spending bill by Friday.
But even if this happens, there is still expected to be conflict in the Senate over the price and content of the bill.But even if this happens, there is still expected to be conflict in the Senate over the price and content of the bill.
Taking the second point first, Bates said: “We are confident that we are going to obtain 50 votes in the Senate for the Build Back Better Act.”Taking the second point first, Bates said: “We are confident that we are going to obtain 50 votes in the Senate for the Build Back Better Act.”
The Democrats intend to pass BBB via the reconciliation process, as it is a budgetary item, meaning they need a simple majority in the senate, not the 60-vote majority normally needed to satisfy the filibuster rule.The Democrats intend to pass BBB via the reconciliation process, as it is a budgetary item, meaning they need a simple majority in the senate, not the 60-vote majority normally needed to satisfy the filibuster rule.
But with the 100-seat Senate split 50-50 Dems and GOP, Biden can’t afford to have even one Democratic senator vote against Build Back Better, which is why moderates Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, are holding such sway in their opposition to a big price tag and some of the bill’s social spending and climate action elements.But with the 100-seat Senate split 50-50 Dems and GOP, Biden can’t afford to have even one Democratic senator vote against Build Back Better, which is why moderates Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, are holding such sway in their opposition to a big price tag and some of the bill’s social spending and climate action elements.
Meanwhile, Bates said, essentially, that the CBO’s estimates are not the be all and end all and the Biden administration is supremely satisfied that “this is going to be paid for”.Meanwhile, Bates said, essentially, that the CBO’s estimates are not the be all and end all and the Biden administration is supremely satisfied that “this is going to be paid for”.
“This will reduce the deficit, that’s the bottom line for us,” he said.“This will reduce the deficit, that’s the bottom line for us,” he said.
Joe Biden is en route to New Hampshire right now. Air Force One is in the air and deputy press secretary Andrew Bates is gathering now with reporters onboard, for a briefing.Joe Biden is en route to New Hampshire right now. Air Force One is in the air and deputy press secretary Andrew Bates is gathering now with reporters onboard, for a briefing.
Bates just began and we are tuning into the audio-only live stream online and Bates is talking infrastructure and now basketball … we’ll bring you anything meaty.Bates just began and we are tuning into the audio-only live stream online and Bates is talking infrastructure and now basketball … we’ll bring you anything meaty.
The US president’s long, virtual summit last night with Chinese president Xi Jinping is the first topic that’s come up from reporters.The US president’s long, virtual summit last night with Chinese president Xi Jinping is the first topic that’s come up from reporters.
Bates says he has nothing to add to a report this morning in the Washington Post that Biden and his administration plan a diplomatic boycott of the winter Olympics, being held next February in Beijing.Bates says he has nothing to add to a report this morning in the Washington Post that Biden and his administration plan a diplomatic boycott of the winter Olympics, being held next February in Beijing.
“That was not part of their conversation … it was not part of their discussion” last night, Bates says.“That was not part of their conversation … it was not part of their discussion” last night, Bates says.
Tuning into an AF1 gaggle is intriguing! We just heard a loud rattle and Bates, who is still gaggling – this is his first such briefing – had a gaggle giggle and said: “This is the first time I’ve ever landed standing up.”Tuning into an AF1 gaggle is intriguing! We just heard a loud rattle and Bates, who is still gaggling – this is his first such briefing – had a gaggle giggle and said: “This is the first time I’ve ever landed standing up.”
We hear the roar of engines going into reverse thrust, as the Boeing 747 slows after landing, and the party has arrived in New Hampshire and is preparing to alight. Just before Bates talked about the expected House and Senate votes on Build Back Better – catch you in the next post on that.We hear the roar of engines going into reverse thrust, as the Boeing 747 slows after landing, and the party has arrived in New Hampshire and is preparing to alight. Just before Bates talked about the expected House and Senate votes on Build Back Better – catch you in the next post on that.
California representative Jackie Speier announced that she will not be seeking reelection, adding to the list of Democrats who will not be running for reelection ahead of a shaky 2022 midterm election cycle.California representative Jackie Speier announced that she will not be seeking reelection, adding to the list of Democrats who will not be running for reelection ahead of a shaky 2022 midterm election cycle.
Speier, 71, who has served seven terms as congresswoman for the San Francisco Bay Area, announced her retirement in a video message published to Twitter, saying that while it was an “extraordinary privilege” to serve in public office, she is ready to move on.Speier, 71, who has served seven terms as congresswoman for the San Francisco Bay Area, announced her retirement in a video message published to Twitter, saying that while it was an “extraordinary privilege” to serve in public office, she is ready to move on.
“It’s time for me to come home,” Speier said. “Time for me to be more than a weekend wife, mother and friend.”“It’s time for me to come home,” Speier said. “Time for me to be more than a weekend wife, mother and friend.”
Speier noted that she was motivated to serve in public office after accompanying Representative Leo J. Ryan of California to Guyana in 1978 during an attempt to rescue 900 followers of the cult leader Jim Jones.Speier noted that she was motivated to serve in public office after accompanying Representative Leo J. Ryan of California to Guyana in 1978 during an attempt to rescue 900 followers of the cult leader Jim Jones.
The trip ended in massacre, with Ryan and four others killed and Speier herself shot five times.The trip ended in massacre, with Ryan and four others killed and Speier herself shot five times.
“I vowed that if I survived, I would dedicate my life to public service. I lived and I served,” said Speier during her retirement announcement.“I vowed that if I survived, I would dedicate my life to public service. I lived and I served,” said Speier during her retirement announcement.
Speier is one of 14 Democratic representatives who have said they will not seek re-election in 2022. While many have cited reasons such as spending more time with family or allowing others to serve in public office, the growing list of retirees, in addition to the more expected, is a sign of Democrats losing representation in Congress and potentially becoming the minority party.Speier is one of 14 Democratic representatives who have said they will not seek re-election in 2022. While many have cited reasons such as spending more time with family or allowing others to serve in public office, the growing list of retirees, in addition to the more expected, is a sign of Democrats losing representation in Congress and potentially becoming the minority party.
US House Majority leader Steny Hoyer has been speaking with reporters about the latest development concerning the Biden administration’s “Build Back Better” bill, a $1.85tn, 10-year, social spending package.US House Majority leader Steny Hoyer has been speaking with reporters about the latest development concerning the Biden administration’s “Build Back Better” bill, a $1.85tn, 10-year, social spending package.
Hoyer noted to reporters that debate on the bill should be happening tomorrow, with a House vote expected on either Friday or Saturday, reports Politico.Hoyer noted to reporters that debate on the bill should be happening tomorrow, with a House vote expected on either Friday or Saturday, reports Politico.
“We’re going to get it done this week,” said Hoyer, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi telling House representatives that the Congress will not go on Thanksgiving break, as Thanksgiving is next Thursday, until the House passes the bill.“We’re going to get it done this week,” said Hoyer, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi telling House representatives that the Congress will not go on Thanksgiving break, as Thanksgiving is next Thursday, until the House passes the bill.
The Congressional Budget Office released a statement saying that it would provide cost estimates for sections of the “Build Back Better” agenda by Friday. The stalled cost estimates are an upset for moderate Democrats who want the estimates before voting, increasing the chances of a weekend vote. The cost estimates that will be published by Friday include:The Congressional Budget Office released a statement saying that it would provide cost estimates for sections of the “Build Back Better” agenda by Friday. The stalled cost estimates are an upset for moderate Democrats who want the estimates before voting, increasing the chances of a weekend vote. The cost estimates that will be published by Friday include:
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If the House passes the bill, the plan will advance to the Senate where it currently faces united Republican opposition and difficulty amid moderate Democrats.If the House passes the bill, the plan will advance to the Senate where it currently faces united Republican opposition and difficulty amid moderate Democrats.
US House Majority leader Steny Hoyer said today that a House vote on the Biden administration’s “Build Back Better” agenda could happen on Friday, though acknowledged the vote could be pushed to the weekend instead, reports Reuters.US House Majority leader Steny Hoyer said today that a House vote on the Biden administration’s “Build Back Better” agenda could happen on Friday, though acknowledged the vote could be pushed to the weekend instead, reports Reuters.
“My expectation is that we will vote on this Thursday or Friday,” Hoyer told reporters.“My expectation is that we will vote on this Thursday or Friday,” Hoyer told reporters.
More details to follow.More details to follow.
The Biden administration will soon announce a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics, the Washington Post reportsThe Biden administration will soon announce a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics, the Washington Post reports
Citing multiple sources familiar with the planned boycott, the Post wrote that while the decision has not been finalized, the White House is expected to announce that neither Biden nor any US government official will attend the games, with Biden expected to approve the plan before the end of the month.Citing multiple sources familiar with the planned boycott, the Post wrote that while the decision has not been finalized, the White House is expected to announce that neither Biden nor any US government official will attend the games, with Biden expected to approve the plan before the end of the month.
Officials from China have vehemently denied allegations of human rights abuse, citing the US’s own track record of human rights issues including “the continuing spread of xenophobia, white supremacy and discrimination against people of African and Asian descent and Islamophobia”.Officials from China have vehemently denied allegations of human rights abuse, citing the US’s own track record of human rights issues including “the continuing spread of xenophobia, white supremacy and discrimination against people of African and Asian descent and Islamophobia”.
The Guardian’s Vincent Ni wrote on the pushback from officials in China following Pelosi’s call for a boycott:The Guardian’s Vincent Ni wrote on the pushback from officials in China following Pelosi’s call for a boycott:
Read the full Post report here (paywall).Read the full Post report here (paywall).
Read the Guardian report here.Read the Guardian report here.
The chairman of the Senate judiciary committee demanded that Attorney General Merrick Garland immediately fire the director of the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) following an investigation by the Associated Press detailing ongoing, unchecked misconduct involving correctional officers.The chairman of the Senate judiciary committee demanded that Attorney General Merrick Garland immediately fire the director of the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) following an investigation by the Associated Press detailing ongoing, unchecked misconduct involving correctional officers.
Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois, who chairs the committee, called on Garland to dismiss BOP’s director Michael Carvajal who has led the organization during a series of ongoing crises including the unmitigated spread of Covid-19 in prisons as well as dozens of escapes – at least 36 within the last 22 months, deaths and chronic understaffing that has limited critical emergency responses.Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois, who chairs the committee, called on Garland to dismiss BOP’s director Michael Carvajal who has led the organization during a series of ongoing crises including the unmitigated spread of Covid-19 in prisons as well as dozens of escapes – at least 36 within the last 22 months, deaths and chronic understaffing that has limited critical emergency responses.
AP’s investigation published two days ago also found that over 100 BOP employees had been arrested, convicted or sentenced for crimes since the start of 2019 and that the agency failed to address allegations of misconduct or suspend employees that had been arrested for crimes, including one official at a prison in Mississippi who remained in his position despite being arrested on charges of stalking and harassing fellow employees.AP’s investigation published two days ago also found that over 100 BOP employees had been arrested, convicted or sentenced for crimes since the start of 2019 and that the agency failed to address allegations of misconduct or suspend employees that had been arrested for crimes, including one official at a prison in Mississippi who remained in his position despite being arrested on charges of stalking and harassing fellow employees.
“It is clear that there is much going wrong in our federal prisons, and we urgently need to fix it. That effort must start with new leadership,” said the Senate judiciary committee in a statement posted on Twitter, also calling the BOP a “hotbed of abuse, graft and corruption.”“It is clear that there is much going wrong in our federal prisons, and we urgently need to fix it. That effort must start with new leadership,” said the Senate judiciary committee in a statement posted on Twitter, also calling the BOP a “hotbed of abuse, graft and corruption.”
Durbin also noted the need for new leadership in an ongoing attempt by some Democrats to reform America’s criminal justice system.Durbin also noted the need for new leadership in an ongoing attempt by some Democrats to reform America’s criminal justice system.
“We have a new Administration and a new opportunity to reform our criminal justice system. It’s clear that there is much going wrong in our federal prisons, and we urgently need to fix it. That effort must start with new leadership,” tweeted Durbin.“We have a new Administration and a new opportunity to reform our criminal justice system. It’s clear that there is much going wrong in our federal prisons, and we urgently need to fix it. That effort must start with new leadership,” tweeted Durbin.
Carvajal had been appointed to his position by then-Attorney General William Barr, one of the few holdovers from the Trump administration. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco also said that she had confidence in Carvajal despite continued issues during his leadership.Carvajal had been appointed to his position by then-Attorney General William Barr, one of the few holdovers from the Trump administration. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco also said that she had confidence in Carvajal despite continued issues during his leadership.
Despite inflation increasing the price of goods nationwide, Americans have increased their spending in the last month at retail stores and online, providing gains to the US economy.Despite inflation increasing the price of goods nationwide, Americans have increased their spending in the last month at retail stores and online, providing gains to the US economy.
According to the Associated Press, the US Commerce Department reported on Tuesday that retails sales increased by 1.7% since September, the biggest spending gain since March:According to the Associated Press, the US Commerce Department reported on Tuesday that retails sales increased by 1.7% since September, the biggest spending gain since March:
Read the full report here.Read the full report here.
Top experts warn that the inflation surge widely felt nationwide will get worse this winter before it gets better.Top experts warn that the inflation surge widely felt nationwide will get worse this winter before it gets better.
Addressing clients via a report titled “2022 U.S. Economic Outlook,” Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research spoke to current US inflation trends, saying that,“The current inflation surge will get worse this winter before it gets better,” reports Axios.Addressing clients via a report titled “2022 U.S. Economic Outlook,” Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research spoke to current US inflation trends, saying that,“The current inflation surge will get worse this winter before it gets better,” reports Axios.
Researches from Goldman Sachs though also noted that they expect the economy to “reaccelerate to a 4%+ growth pace over the next few quarters,” noting that the economy will likely approve as the service sector continues opening, consumers increase their spending, and inventory stocking increases.Researches from Goldman Sachs though also noted that they expect the economy to “reaccelerate to a 4%+ growth pace over the next few quarters,” noting that the economy will likely approve as the service sector continues opening, consumers increase their spending, and inventory stocking increases.
Experts also expect unemployment rates to fall from 4.6% recorded in October to 3.7% by mid-2022 and 3.5% by the end of next year.Experts also expect unemployment rates to fall from 4.6% recorded in October to 3.7% by mid-2022 and 3.5% by the end of next year.
A new poll has Biden’s approval ratings at a record low, showing increasing frustration from Democrats and independents, reports the Hill.A new poll has Biden’s approval ratings at a record low, showing increasing frustration from Democrats and independents, reports the Hill.
A weekend survey conducted by The Washington Post and ABC News put Biden’s approval rate at a dismal 41%, a slight drop from 44% recorded in September. The poll also f0und that 53% of people disapprove of the way that Biden is handeling his job with 6% having no opinion.A weekend survey conducted by The Washington Post and ABC News put Biden’s approval rate at a dismal 41%, a slight drop from 44% recorded in September. The poll also f0und that 53% of people disapprove of the way that Biden is handeling his job with 6% having no opinion.
Biden’s approval rating is specifically dropping among Democrats and Independents. Only 80% of Democrats surveyed said they approved of the job Biden was doing compared to 94% in September. Similarly, among independents, only 35% said they approved of Biden’s performance while 58% said they disapprove.Biden’s approval rating is specifically dropping among Democrats and Independents. Only 80% of Democrats surveyed said they approved of the job Biden was doing compared to 94% in September. Similarly, among independents, only 35% said they approved of Biden’s performance while 58% said they disapprove.
Biden’s poll numbers could be indicative of much-felt frustration by many Americans over economic hardships, including increasing prices for goods and inflations, as well as the Covid-19 pandemic.Biden’s poll numbers could be indicative of much-felt frustration by many Americans over economic hardships, including increasing prices for goods and inflations, as well as the Covid-19 pandemic.
In better news, the recent poll did demonstrate that the majority of Americans support the recently passed infrastructure bill, with 63% of those surveyed saying they approved of the government “spending one trillion dollars on roads, bridges and other infrastructure” and 58% saying they supported the government “spending about two trillion dollars to address climate change and to create or expand preschool, health care and other social programs.”In better news, the recent poll did demonstrate that the majority of Americans support the recently passed infrastructure bill, with 63% of those surveyed saying they approved of the government “spending one trillion dollars on roads, bridges and other infrastructure” and 58% saying they supported the government “spending about two trillion dollars to address climate change and to create or expand preschool, health care and other social programs.”
Joe Biden will be making a trip to New Hampshire today to speak on $1.2tn infrastructure bill that was signed into law yesterday.Joe Biden will be making a trip to New Hampshire today to speak on $1.2tn infrastructure bill that was signed into law yesterday.
The president will be traveling to Woodstock, New Hampshire, located two hours outside of New Hampshire’s capital, and speaking at the Pemigewasset River Bridge, which is in need of major repairs, according to the WMUR, a local news affiliate.The president will be traveling to Woodstock, New Hampshire, located two hours outside of New Hampshire’s capital, and speaking at the Pemigewasset River Bridge, which is in need of major repairs, according to the WMUR, a local news affiliate.
Biden’s speech will primarily focus on how the newly passed infrastructure bill will benefit rural communities such as Woodstock, as town officials have spent nearly $250,000 across the past decade doing temporary repairs on the bridge.Biden’s speech will primarily focus on how the newly passed infrastructure bill will benefit rural communities such as Woodstock, as town officials have spent nearly $250,000 across the past decade doing temporary repairs on the bridge.
“I think it’s a great compliment to the Granite State that this is the first stop he’s making after signing the infrastructure bill,” said Democratic state representative Steve Shurtleff, who also said that the money New Hampshire will receive from the bill is very needed.“I think it’s a great compliment to the Granite State that this is the first stop he’s making after signing the infrastructure bill,” said Democratic state representative Steve Shurtleff, who also said that the money New Hampshire will receive from the bill is very needed.
Biden has had low approval ratings in New Hampshire, similar to dismal approval ratings nationwide. In a recent poll from 20 October by the UNH Survey Center, only 37% of Democratic primary voters said they would vote for Biden in the 2024 primary.Biden has had low approval ratings in New Hampshire, similar to dismal approval ratings nationwide. In a recent poll from 20 October by the UNH Survey Center, only 37% of Democratic primary voters said they would vote for Biden in the 2024 primary.
Good morning, US politics live blog readers, Joe Biden is heading to the regions today to sell his legislative agenda, fresh from signing the $1.2tn bipartisan infrastructure deal yesterday in Washington. So please stay tuned for a lively day.Good morning, US politics live blog readers, Joe Biden is heading to the regions today to sell his legislative agenda, fresh from signing the $1.2tn bipartisan infrastructure deal yesterday in Washington. So please stay tuned for a lively day.
Here’s what’s afoot:Here’s what’s afoot:
The US president is heading to New Hampshire this morning, to North Woodstock, and is due to make remarks on his infrastructure bill and related matters at 2.25pm ET there.The US president is heading to New Hampshire this morning, to North Woodstock, and is due to make remarks on his infrastructure bill and related matters at 2.25pm ET there.
Deputy press secretary Andrew Bates will “gaggle” with the media aboard Air Force One today after the expected departure at 11.15 of the presidential party from the White House.Deputy press secretary Andrew Bates will “gaggle” with the media aboard Air Force One today after the expected departure at 11.15 of the presidential party from the White House.
But Biden is pushing forward against strong headwinds. The latest ABC/Washington Post poll has him at a record low approval rating, especially because of frustration from Democrats and independents.But Biden is pushing forward against strong headwinds. The latest ABC/Washington Post poll has him at a record low approval rating, especially because of frustration from Democrats and independents.
Inflation is set to keep going this winter, a new report yesterday from Goldman Sachs concluded, and this is always a big worry for any president as they are limited in their ability to control it.Inflation is set to keep going this winter, a new report yesterday from Goldman Sachs concluded, and this is always a big worry for any president as they are limited in their ability to control it.
Homeland security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testifies before the Senate judiciary committee this morning on the US-Mexico border situation and immigration policy in general.Homeland security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testifies before the Senate judiciary committee this morning on the US-Mexico border situation and immigration policy in general.