“There are lots of loopholes and lots of exceptions. What this executive order does is close up those loopholes, push out those exceptions, and also creates a new position within the White House to focus on made in America,” said Iwinksi. … [Read more...] about President Joe Biden’s ‘Buy American’ Executive Order Could Benefit Western Pennsylvania, Trade Experts Say
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Joe Biden May Adjust Income Threshold for Third Stimulus Check in $1.9 Tn Relief Proposal
However, the president also said "time is of the essence," and that he would rather pass a large stimulus bill than "cherry-pick" individual proposals because he sees all the items in his proposal as supporting one another and integral to helping the country. … [Read more...] about Joe Biden May Adjust Income Threshold for Third Stimulus Check in $1.9 Tn Relief Proposal
Biden vows to replace U.S. government fleet with electric vehicles
By David ShepardsonWASHINGTON, - President Joe Biden on Monday vowed to replace the U.S. government's fleet of roughly 650,000 vehicles with electric models as the new administration shifts its focus toward clean-energy."The federal government also owns an enormous fleet of vehicles, which we're going to replace with clean electric vehicles made right here in America made by American workers," Biden said MondayBiden criticized existing rules that allow vehicles to be considered U.S. made when purchased by the U.S. government even if they have significant non-American made components.Biden said he would close "loopholes" that allow key parts like engines, steel and glass to be manufactured abroad for vehicles considered U.S. made.The White House did not immediately answer questions about over what period Biden planned to replace current vehicles. It could cost the U.S. $20 billion or more to replace the fleet.Biden's "Buy America" executive order signed Monday does not direct the … [Read more...] about Biden vows to replace U.S. government fleet with electric vehicles
Senate Confirms Berkeley Economist Janet Yellen As Biden Treasury Secretary
At her confirmation hearing before the Finance Committee last week, Yellen had argued that without prompt action the nation faced the threat of a “longer, more painful recession.” She urged quick action on the virus relief package that would provide an additional $1,400 in payments to individuals making below $75,000 annually as well as providing expanded unemployment benefits, further aid for small businesses and support for cities and states to prevent layoffs. … [Read more...] about Senate Confirms Berkeley Economist Janet Yellen As Biden Treasury Secretary
Biden Reportedly Doubts Trump Conviction as Impeachment Article Delivered to Senate
"I think it has to happen", Biden told CNN's Kaitlan Collins in a hallway interview, referring to Trump's impeachment trial and adding that there would be "a worse effect if it didn't happen." The president reportedly suggested that the outcome would be different if Trump had six months left in office, but acknowledged that it was unlikely that 17 GOP Senators will vote to convict Biden's predecessor. … [Read more...] about Biden Reportedly Doubts Trump Conviction as Impeachment Article Delivered to Senate