Tag: Biden admistration
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US economy recovering fast post-pandemic
The economy continues to rebound as employers step up hiring and GDP rises. The number of people applying for unemployment benefits reached its lowest since the pandemic started. The Associated Press has the story: Economy rebounding as unemployment decreases, GDP rises and home sales spike WASHINGTON (AP) — Powered by consumers and fueled by government…
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Biden is expected to present sweeping plan for families
During his first joint address to Congress, President Joe Biden is expected to pitch an $1.8 trillion sweeping plan that vastly transforms the government’s role in children, families and education during his first joint address to Congress. Biden’s first joint address to Congress will include far reaching family programs WASHINGTON (AP) — Marking his first…
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US troops preparing to leave Afghanistan
Concrete steps have begun to remove the final U.S. troops from Afghanistan. Although they will not leave by the original May 1 deadline negotiated with the Taliban, the departure will likely be completed well before September 1, the anniversary of 9-11. The Associated Press has the story: US wrapping up final steps for removing remaining…
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Is Libya a U.S. national security issue?
President Joe Biden has an opportunity to learn from the experiences of former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump in creating new policy stances in Libya and promoting Human Rights. Biden has stated that he intends to focus more US emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region vs. the Middle East. However, foreign fighters supported by countries…