Axios, in its typical cynical Washington insider style, reports Biden’s confirmation calculus: Opposition from Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) imperils the nomination of Neera Tanden as President Biden’s budget director but could help two other nominees. The state of play: Xavier Becerra for HHS and Deb Haaland for Interior have better chances if the confirmation gods … Read more
On Friday, CNN reported that House Democrats unveil full $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill with minimum wage increase: House Democrats took another step Friday in their effort to advance a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, releasing the full bill text, which includes an increase in the federal minimum wage to$15 per hour, $1,400 direct checks … Read more
The Democrats in the House of Representatives formally unveiled the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that will be considered on the House floor next week. The bill, a compilation of smaller measures composed in various House Committees currently includes: Funding for vaccine production and distribution. An increase in the National Minimum Wage to $15.00 an … Read more
Seeking a sharp break from the “America First” policies of his predecessor — which often manifested in bitter disagreements, escalating trade wars and rejection of the international systems established to prevent conflict — President Joe Biden on Friday reaffirmed the US position of global leadership, the power of its alliances and the resilience of democracy … Read more
While the Biden/Harris Administration and Congress are still negotiating the COVID relief measure, the American Rescue Act, they are also readying two other major legislative proposals on Immigration and Infrastructure for Congress to consider. The Immigration Reform Bill called the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 will be introduced in Congress today (February 18, 2021) by … Read more