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AUGUST 9, 2021
Defense Department Briefing
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby discussed the announcement the Defense Department would require members of the military to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Secretary Kirby also responded to questions about U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq and Iran’s aggressive behavior toward ships in the Middle East.
Defense Department Briefing
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby discussed the announcement the Defense Department would require members of the military to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Secretary Kirby also responded to questions about U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq and Iran’s aggressive behavior toward ships in the Middle East.
Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby Holds a Press Briefing
AUG. 9, 2021
Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby
PRESS SECRETARY JOHN F. KIRBY: So a few things off the top. Bear with me. OK, I think you've seen by now the Secretary's memo to the -- message to the force about COVID vaccines. That -- that's public now, so I'm not going to re-read it for you. I think you all can get the gist of it.
I would just point out that there's sort of three elements here to it. One is that -- that he will -- it -- request approval from the President for a waiver to make the COVID vaccines mandatory by mid-September -- he'll make the request for the waiver by mid-September.
I've seen some reporting out there that that means that all of the troops have to be vaccinated by mid-September. That's not accurate. He'll make the request by mid-September, unless or until FDA licensure occurs before that time, at which point the Secretary has the authority he needs, upon FDA licensure, to issue -- to make whatever vaccine is then given that license mandatory. I just want to clear that up. That's point number one... more
AUG. 9, 2021
Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby
PRESS SECRETARY JOHN F. KIRBY: So a few things off the top. Bear with me. OK, I think you've seen by now the Secretary's memo to the -- message to the force about COVID vaccines. That -- that's public now, so I'm not going to re-read it for you. I think you all can get the gist of it.
I would just point out that there's sort of three elements here to it. One is that -- that he will -- it -- request approval from the President for a waiver to make the COVID vaccines mandatory by mid-September -- he'll make the request for the waiver by mid-September.
I've seen some reporting out there that that means that all of the troops have to be vaccinated by mid-September. That's not accurate. He'll make the request by mid-September, unless or until FDA licensure occurs before that time, at which point the Secretary has the authority he needs, upon FDA licensure, to issue -- to make whatever vaccine is then given that license mandatory. I just want to clear that up. That's point number one... more
AUGUST 9, 2021 | PART OF U.S. SENATEU.S. Senate
Senate Session (Click to listen)
The Senate will continue work on the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. They are also expected to begin debate on a budget reconciliation resolution this week.a
Senate Session (Click to listen)
The Senate will continue work on the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. They are also expected to begin debate on a budget reconciliation resolution this week.a
Blinken delivers remarks on infrastructure investment.
Aug. 8, 2021
Aug. 8, 2021
AUGUST 9, 2021
Secretary Blinken Remarks on Infrastructure Investment
Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered remarks on the national security and foreign policy implications of U.S. infrastructure investments. Our domestic renewal comes first. If we do that, we’ll compete in the 21st century global economy from a position of strength," said Secretary Blinken. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) delivered opening remarks. University of Maryland in College Park hosted the event.
Secretary Blinken Remarks on Infrastructure Investment
Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered remarks on the national security and foreign policy implications of U.S. infrastructure investments. Our domestic renewal comes first. If we do that, we’ll compete in the 21st century global economy from a position of strength," said Secretary Blinken. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) delivered opening remarks. University of Maryland in College Park hosted the event.
U.S. Senate to vote on passage of $1-trillion infrastructure bill
Aug. 10 - The U.S. Senate has set a Tuesday vote on passage of a $1-trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill that is one of President Joe Biden’s top priorities, and then will immediately begin to debate a more far-reaching $3.5-trillion bill.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced late on Monday that a week-long debate on the bipartisan bill will conclude at 11 a.m. ET (1500 GMT) Tuesday when a vote is held on passage, which is expected.
The Senate is then expected to vote to begin debate of the larger bill – a budget blueprint that is a key goal for progressive Democrats.
Documents unveiled earlier on Monday showed that it would set the stage for legislation later this year providing tax incentives for “clean” manufacturing, making community college free for two years and providing a pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrant workers.
The budget plan also envisions new federal aid for social programs, including home health care for the elderly.
The first bill, which is 2,702 pages, sits atop Biden’s domestic agenda and includes $550-billion in new spending on roads, bridges and internet access.
“This is a very good day. We have come to an agreement after all the long, hard negotiating,” a smiling Schumer said of Tuesday’s vote.
The $1-trillion infrastructure bill is popular among many lawmakers in both parties because of the federal dollars it would deliver to their home states. Polls also show that Americans at large are supportive of it.
Democrats are aiming to debate and pass the nonbinding $3.5-trillion resolution in coming days, which would serve as a framework for more detailed, binding legislation later this year. Republicans have strenuously objected to the size and cost of the follow-up package, which Democrats aim to pass without their votes through a process called “budget reconciliation”... more
Aug. 10 - The U.S. Senate has set a Tuesday vote on passage of a $1-trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill that is one of President Joe Biden’s top priorities, and then will immediately begin to debate a more far-reaching $3.5-trillion bill.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced late on Monday that a week-long debate on the bipartisan bill will conclude at 11 a.m. ET (1500 GMT) Tuesday when a vote is held on passage, which is expected.
The Senate is then expected to vote to begin debate of the larger bill – a budget blueprint that is a key goal for progressive Democrats.
Documents unveiled earlier on Monday showed that it would set the stage for legislation later this year providing tax incentives for “clean” manufacturing, making community college free for two years and providing a pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrant workers.
The budget plan also envisions new federal aid for social programs, including home health care for the elderly.
The first bill, which is 2,702 pages, sits atop Biden’s domestic agenda and includes $550-billion in new spending on roads, bridges and internet access.
“This is a very good day. We have come to an agreement after all the long, hard negotiating,” a smiling Schumer said of Tuesday’s vote.
The $1-trillion infrastructure bill is popular among many lawmakers in both parties because of the federal dollars it would deliver to their home states. Polls also show that Americans at large are supportive of it.
Democrats are aiming to debate and pass the nonbinding $3.5-trillion resolution in coming days, which would serve as a framework for more detailed, binding legislation later this year. Republicans have strenuously objected to the size and cost of the follow-up package, which Democrats aim to pass without their votes through a process called “budget reconciliation”... more
Secretary Blinken at the #SelectUSASummit: Foreign investment brings jobs and opportunities to communities across the United States. It’s a top priority for me that the State Department does everything we can – together with our partners at the U.S. Department of Commerce – to support investments that create jobs and deliver opportunity for American workers and families.
June 8, 2021
June 8, 2021
The oddest thing I ever heard
