Jul 06 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki will hold a news briefing Tuesday as congressional Democrats work on legislation to finance President Joe Biden’s multi-trillion dollar agenda of bolstering the economy and helping families. Continue reading
Jun 30 Desperate for home care, seniors often wait months with workers in short supply By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News A shortage of nursing assistants and home aides caused by low pay and lack of benefits is making it difficult for seniors to find help. Continue reading
Jun 30 WATCH: House Democrats hold briefing on INVEST in America Act By Associated Press The bill would authorize nearly $550 billion in federal funding over five years for infrastructure projects, such as road and bridge repair, public transportation and rail service. Continue reading
Jun 29 WATCH: Biden gives remarks on bipartisan infrastructure package By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden declared there is an urgent need for a “generational investment” in the nation’s infrastructure, as he looked to sell voters Tuesday on the economic benefits of the $973 billion bipartisan package that still faces an uncertain future… Continue reading
Jun 26 Biden seeks to clarify position on infrastructure deal By Zeke Miller, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Aiming to preserve a fragile bipartisan deal on infrastructure, President Joe Biden said Saturday he didn’t mean to suggest he would veto the bill unless Congress also passed a larger package to expand the social safety net. Continue reading