Economy Oct 19 U.S. awards $2.8 billion in grants for electric vehicle batteries in 12 states By Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Science Jun 10 Analysis: Why Biden declared solar panels, heat pumps integral to national defense Other presidents used the Defense Production Act to boost fossil fuel supplies. Biden is using it to replace them with clean energy. By Daniel Cohan, The Conversation
Health Jan 21 Biden to sign virus measures, requires mask use to travel President Joe Biden is putting into play his national COVID-19 strategy to ramp up vaccinations and testing, reopen schools and businesses and increase the use of masks. By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press
Politics Jul 15 Pelosi calls for Trump to invoke Defense Production Act Pelosi has warned that without a comprehensive federal strategy for the country the devastating virus and its economic toll will only persist. By Associated Press
Health Apr 11 White House approves production of N95 masks According to a statement, $133 million will be used to increase the production capacity of masks to more than 39 million over the next 90 days. By Associated Press
Mar 30 GM says it’s already moving fast despite Trump’s use of wartime act By Tom Krisher, Associated Press Experts on managing factory production say GM is already making an extraordinary effort for a company that normally isn't in the business of producing ventilators. Continue reading
Mar 18 WATCH: Trump invokes Defense Production Act to increase masks, supplies to fight coronavirus By Jonathan Lemire, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump, appearing in the White House briefing room for the third day in a row, said he would sign the Defense Production Act "in case we need it" as the government bolsters resources for an expected surge in cases of… Continue reading