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February 23, 2025
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Joe Biden

White House. President Biden Unveils $3 Billion Clean Ports Investment to Modernize Infrastructure and Boost Union Jobs

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On October 29, 2024, President Joe Biden announced a $3 billion federal investment to upgrade and electrify port infrastructure nationwide, supporting 40,000 well-paying union jobs. Speaking from the Port of Baltimore, Biden emphasized the importance of cleaner operations to reduce pollution and improve air quality in nearby communities. The funding includes $147 million for Maryland’s…

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White House. Biden Announces Over 1 Million Public Service Workers Receive Student Loan Forgiveness

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President Biden announced today that over 1 million public service workers, including teachers, firefighters, and nurses, have benefited from student debt cancellation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This achievement marks a major milestone in the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to reform the student loan system. An additional $4.5 billion in forgiveness was granted…

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White House. President Biden Updates Congress on U.S. Military Support After Iranian Missile Strikes on Israel

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President Joe Biden sent a letter to Congressional leaders on October 15, 2024, detailing the U.S. government’s response to a major escalation in the Middle East. On October 1, Iran launched over 200 ballistic missiles at Israel, prompting immediate U.S. military action to support Israel’s defense. The U.S. extended the deployment of the USS Abraham…

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President Biden Backs Rising Trade Union Movement as Worker Organizing Surges Across the U.S.

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“‘Trade Unions Are a School of Communism,’ Said Lenin – Reflecting on Labor Movements’ Past and Present Impact”On October 15, 2024, President Joe Biden celebrated new data from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) showing union representation petitions have doubled since the start of his administration—the first increase in five decades. Biden emphasized his administration’s…

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White House. Inflation Returns to 2.4%: National Economic Advisor Highlights Economic Recovery

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In a statement from National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard, the latest Consumer Price Index report shows inflation has fallen back to 2.4%, the same level as before the pandemic. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the economy has experienced steady growth, with 16 million jobs created and incomes rising by $4,000 after adjusting for inflation. Brainard emphasized…

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President Biden Reaffirms Support for Jewish Communities During High Holidays, Reflecting on Israel’s Security and Combating Antisemitism

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In President Biden’s October 9, 2024, call with Jewish leaders during the High Holidays, he emphasized the enduring support for Israel and the fight against antisemitism. Reflecting on his personal and familial connections to Jewish history, Biden reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to securing Jewish communities globally, combating antisemitism, and ensuring the security of Israel in…

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