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Biden: We've Gone From Stagnation To Fastest Growing Economy In 40 Years
President Joe Biden delivered remarks on Monday on the administration's COVID-19 response and the status of the economy
May 18 - "As a result of our prompt action to roll out the vaccine and boost the economy, we’ve gone from stagnation to an economy that is growing faster than it has in nearly 40 years," Biden said to reporters. "We’ve gone from anemic job creation to a record of creation for more — for a new administration. None has ever created this many jobs in this timeframe."
"The progress is undeniable, but we’re not done yet," Biden claimed. "And some of the hardest work is ahead." source from
President Joe Biden delivered remarks on Monday on the administration's COVID-19 response and the status of the economy
May 18 - "As a result of our prompt action to roll out the vaccine and boost the economy, we’ve gone from stagnation to an economy that is growing faster than it has in nearly 40 years," Biden said to reporters. "We’ve gone from anemic job creation to a record of creation for more — for a new administration. None has ever created this many jobs in this timeframe."
"The progress is undeniable, but we’re not done yet," Biden claimed. "And some of the hardest work is ahead." source from
May 17, 2021
President Biden Remarks on COVID-19 Pandemic and Vaccinations
President Biden gave an update on the U.S. COVID-19 vaccination effort. The president said for the first time, all 50 states had seen a decrease in coronavirus cases. He also spoke about the worldwide effort to combat the pandemic, committing the U.S. to sending 80 million combined doses of AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines abroad before the end of June. President Biden also spoke about the child tax credit, which was passed as part of the American Rescue Plan. He said U.S. households with children would begin receiving monthly tax credits in July. When questioned, the president said he planned to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding recent Israeli-Palestinian violence.
President Biden Remarks on COVID-19 Pandemic and Vaccinations
President Biden gave an update on the U.S. COVID-19 vaccination effort. The president said for the first time, all 50 states had seen a decrease in coronavirus cases. He also spoke about the worldwide effort to combat the pandemic, committing the U.S. to sending 80 million combined doses of AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines abroad before the end of June. President Biden also spoke about the child tax credit, which was passed as part of the American Rescue Plan. He said U.S. households with children would begin receiving monthly tax credits in July. When questioned, the president said he planned to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding recent Israeli-Palestinian violence.
Remarks by President Biden on the COVID-19 Response and the Vaccination Program
MAY 17, 2021
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. There are three things I want to speak briefly today with you all about: the new — new milestone in our progress against COVID-19 here at home, steps we’re taking to fight COVID internationally, and an important tax cut for families with children under the age of 18. And that’s where I’m going to start.
Today is tax day, when — when everyone’s taxes are due. No one likes to pay taxes, I know. But as my dad used to say, “It’s a small price to live in this country.” But I want to tell everyone with children why, as they are filling their taxes today — filing their taxes today, they should know that a new tax cut will be coming their way for working-class and middle-class folks, and very soon.
As everyone knows, I firmly believe — we firmly believe the need to make our tax system work for the middle class. That’s why I think we should ask corporations and the top 1 percent to start paying their fair share, and why we should crack down on millionaires and billionaires who escape taxes by cheating... more
MAY 17, 2021
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. There are three things I want to speak briefly today with you all about: the new — new milestone in our progress against COVID-19 here at home, steps we’re taking to fight COVID internationally, and an important tax cut for families with children under the age of 18. And that’s where I’m going to start.
Today is tax day, when — when everyone’s taxes are due. No one likes to pay taxes, I know. But as my dad used to say, “It’s a small price to live in this country.” But I want to tell everyone with children why, as they are filling their taxes today — filing their taxes today, they should know that a new tax cut will be coming their way for working-class and middle-class folks, and very soon.
As everyone knows, I firmly believe — we firmly believe the need to make our tax system work for the middle class. That’s why I think we should ask corporations and the top 1 percent to start paying their fair share, and why we should crack down on millionaires and billionaires who escape taxes by cheating... more
May 17, 2021
White House Daily Briefing
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki held a briefing on the Biden administration’s policy agenda and news of the day. She was pressed by reporters on why the White House has not joined calls for a ceasefire in the Israel-Palestine conflict despite bipartisan and international partners doing so. She said the White House is focused on diplomacy to end the violence and deescalate the situation on the ground. She also defended the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s decision to roll back mask guidance, saying the change was based on science not politics.
White House Daily Briefing
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki held a briefing on the Biden administration’s policy agenda and news of the day. She was pressed by reporters on why the White House has not joined calls for a ceasefire in the Israel-Palestine conflict despite bipartisan and international partners doing so. She said the White House is focused on diplomacy to end the violence and deescalate the situation on the ground. She also defended the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s decision to roll back mask guidance, saying the change was based on science not politics.
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, May 17, 2021
MS. PSAKI: Hi everyone. Happy Monday. Okay, a couple of things happening around here today. Today is the deadline to file your taxes. That’s not a reminder to all of you, but take it as one if you’d like to. And we encourage everyone to file as soon as possible to make sure they receive the full amount of benefits they are owed.
Filing taxes will ensure people benefit from the three rounds of relief and rescue payments issued since the start of the pandemic, including up to $1,400 per person provided in the President’s American Rescue Plan. Filing also ensures people get all the refundable tax credits they may be eligible for, like the Earned Income Tax Credit, the Child — and the Child Tax Credit... more
MS. PSAKI: Hi everyone. Happy Monday. Okay, a couple of things happening around here today. Today is the deadline to file your taxes. That’s not a reminder to all of you, but take it as one if you’d like to. And we encourage everyone to file as soon as possible to make sure they receive the full amount of benefits they are owed.
Filing taxes will ensure people benefit from the three rounds of relief and rescue payments issued since the start of the pandemic, including up to $1,400 per person provided in the President’s American Rescue Plan. Filing also ensures people get all the refundable tax credits they may be eligible for, like the Earned Income Tax Credit, the Child — and the Child Tax Credit... more
Explosions light up sky as Israel strikes Gaza
The sky is lit up as Israeli jets continue air strikes on Gaza. A week of violence has killed more than 200 people and pushed world leaders to step up mediation.
Israel-Palestine conflict: Joe Biden tells Netanyahu he supports a ceasefire
May 18 - The White House says US President Joe Biden expressed support for a ceasefire in a call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday (Tuesday NZ time), the eighth day of Israeli-Palestinian airstrikes and rocket attacks
Biden stopped short of demanding an immediate stop to the eight days of Israeli airstrikes and Hamas rocket barrages that have killed more than 200 people, most of them Palestinian.
Biden's carefully worded statement, in a White House readout of his second known call to Netanyahu in three days as the attacks pounded on, came with the administration under pressure to respond more forcefully despite its determination to wrench the US foreign policy focus away from Middle East conflicts.
Biden's comments on a ceasefire were open-ended, and similar to previous administration statements of support in principle for a ceasefire... more
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The sky is lit up as Israeli jets continue air strikes on Gaza. A week of violence has killed more than 200 people and pushed world leaders to step up mediation.
Israel-Palestine conflict: Joe Biden tells Netanyahu he supports a ceasefire
May 18 - The White House says US President Joe Biden expressed support for a ceasefire in a call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday (Tuesday NZ time), the eighth day of Israeli-Palestinian airstrikes and rocket attacks
Biden stopped short of demanding an immediate stop to the eight days of Israeli airstrikes and Hamas rocket barrages that have killed more than 200 people, most of them Palestinian.
Biden's carefully worded statement, in a White House readout of his second known call to Netanyahu in three days as the attacks pounded on, came with the administration under pressure to respond more forcefully despite its determination to wrench the US foreign policy focus away from Middle East conflicts.
Biden's comments on a ceasefire were open-ended, and similar to previous administration statements of support in principle for a ceasefire... more
Related Articles:
* Israel-Palestine conflict: 10 minutes of heavy airstrikes hit Gaza City as Hamas rocket attacks continue
* Calls mount for Gaza-Israel ceasefire, greater US efforts
* Associated Press' top editor calls for probe into Israeli airstrike
* Israel airstrike in Gaza destroys building housing international media
