The price of gas is up dramatically around the world, and by almost $2 per gallon in America, since Putin began amassing troops on the border of Ukraine. President Biden understands that high gas prices pose a significant challenge for working families. That’s why he has taken action in recent months to boost the supply […]
Recent Inflation Report Data Higher than Expected
By Karen Stokes The U.S. Labor Department report on Friday, June 10 indicated that the Headline consumer-price index (CPI), increased 8.6% in May from a year ago, up from 8.3% the prior month, marking its fastest pace since December 1981. Core inflation excluding food and energy rose 6%. Both were higher than expected. On a […]
The FDA Approves Vaccines for Children Under 5 to 6 Months
By Karen Stokes On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel recommended authorizing Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccination shots for children under 5 to 6 months. The FDA will now decide whether to authorize the vaccines for emergency use in the youngest children. Before that can happen, the CDC’s panel of advisers will meet […]
June is National Homeownership Month
By Karen Stokes June is National Homeownership Month celebrating the value that homeownership brings to families, communities and neighborhoods in the United States. During the month, potential homebuyers are encouraged to explore incentives to achieve their goal of owning a home. Julia Over has experienced a series of important firsts in her life. She was […]
Biden-Harris Administration Holds Justice40 Week of Action
By Karen Stokes After a year of progress on advancing environmental justice, on Monday the Biden-Harris Administration launched a Justice40 Week of Action to highlight additional steps that are delivering real benefits to communities across the country. “We are using the week to highlight some of the key areas of the Justice40 initiative,” said Brenda […]
American Rescue Plan Releases Equity Report
By Karen Stokes On May 24th, the American Rescue Plan Implementation Team and the Domestic Policy Council released their interim American Rescue Plan Equity Report. It covers 32 different American Rescue Plan programs that represent nearly $900 billion or 60 percent of American Rescue Plan funds excluding Economic Impact Payments (i.e., stimulus checks). “I think […]
Report Explores the Exploitation and Abuse of Native American Children
By Karen Stokes An initial investigation commissioned by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland explored the brutal conditions that Native American children endured at more than 400 boarding schools that the federal government forced them to attend between 1819 and 1969. Advocates have researched this for decades and have repeatedly called for official recognition and documentation. Last […]
Biden Says Inflation is His Top Domestic Priority
By Karen Stokes “I want every American to know that I am taking inflation very seriously,” Biden said from the podium in the South Court Auditorium. “It is my top domestic priority.” The United States is in a stronger economic position than any other major advanced economy in the world. At the same time, inflation […]
Affordable Internet Now Available for Millions of Americans
By Karen Stokes The Biden administration on Monday, May 9, announced a plan to expand affordable high-speed internet access for millions of Americans. “High speed internet is not a luxury any longer,” the president said at an event to unveil the program in the White House Rose Garden. “It’s a necessity, and that’s why the […]
Biden Administration Addresses Environmental Justice
By Karen Stokes Today, Attorney General of the United States Merrick B. Garland and Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency Michael S. Regan will announce significant measures to achieve Environmental Justice at the Department of Justice this afternoon. “Although violations of our environmental laws can happen anywhere, communities of color, indigenous communities, and […]
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