Tag: Biden
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At global summits, Biden aims to assert America’s leadership
President Joe Biden will aim to assert America’s global leadership during his upcoming trip to Southeast Asia that will be shadowed by a verdict on his presidency after Tuesday’s elections. The foreign policy challenges that have helped define Biden’s first two years in office -– Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the increasing influence of China…
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Biden stumps on job growth, as voters dread inflation
President Joe Biden has notched an envious record on jobs, with 10.3 million gained during his tenure. But voters in Tuesday’s midterm elections are far more focused on inflation hovering near 40-year highs. That’s left the president trying to convince the public that the job gains mean better days are ahead, even as fears of…
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Biden add New York stopover to final tour ahead of Midterms
President Biden will head to New York over the weekend as part of his final push for Democrats ahead of the midterms, as Republicans put up a fight for governor in the liberal-leaning state. The White House on Friday announced that Mr. Biden will visit deep-blue Westchester County on Sunday to round out his tour.…
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Joe Biden to plug tech bill in California, campaign in Illinois
SAN DIEGO (AP) — President Biden on Friday is set to tour a southern California communications company that is expected to benefit from his legislative push to bolster American semiconductor manufacturing — and he’s taking a vulnerable Democratic congressman with him. Biden will be joined by Rep. Mike Levin for the visit to Carlsbad-headquartered Viasat…
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Biden claims gallon of gas typically cost $5 when he took office
President Biden on Thursday misstated the typical cost of gas in America when he took office, claiming it was twice what the average price was. Traveling in upstate New York on Thursday, Mr. Biden claimed that the “most common price of gas in America” was $5 per gallon when he became president. “Today, the most…
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Biden signs ‘once-in-a-generation’ $280 billion semiconductor bill into law
President Biden on Tuesday signed Congress’ $280 billion technology spending bill aimed at boosting domestic semiconductor manufacturing and spurring scientific research, lauding it as a “once-in-a-generation investment in America itself.” “America invented the semiconductor,” Mr. Biden said during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House. “And this law brings it back home.”…
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Joe Biden touts $280 billion semiconductor bill as proof of his administration’s clout
President Biden on Tuesday lauded the $280 billion technology spending bill aimed at boosting domestic semiconductor manufacturing and spurring scientific research as proof that his administration can get legislation across the finish line. The House gave final passage to the bill in a 243-187 vote last Thursday after the Senate passed the measure 64-33 earlier…
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Biden to travel to Michigan Tuesday to roadshow $52 billion semiconductor windfall
President Biden is expected to travel to Michigan on Tuesday to deliver remarks on Congress’ recent passage of its $280 billion technology spending bill aimed at boosting domestic semiconductor manufacturing and spurring scientific research in a key make-or-break legislative win for the administration. Mr. Biden plans to tout the positive impact that the $52 billion…