Biden promises more federal aid to flood-hit Kentucky,
Covid-19 After a second negative test, President Joe Biden is resuming in-person duties and events. On Monday, he traveled to flood-hiteastern Kentucky,where he and his first lady,Jill Biden,were affected by the disaster that killed 37 people. I met my family.
While quarantined in the White House due to a resurgence of coronavirus, the president has been extremely busy, with several legislative victories, the murder of an al-Qaeda leader, and an impression work report.
Most importantly, Senate Democrats voted to help tackle the climate crisis, reduce prescription drug costs, and set a minimum tax rate of 15% in his 2022 managed to pass a signature bill called the Inflation Reduction Act. Companies with revenues of over $1 billion. The bill will go to the House of Representatives later this week.
On Tuesday, Mr. Biden will sign his CHIPS and Science Act, which will reduce the United States' dependence on and promote manufacturing of Chinese semiconductor chips. The next day, he signs his PACT Act to enact legislation expanding access to medical care for veterans exposed to toxic burns while on duty.
Biden's Call deadly Kentucky floods 'new signs of dangerous climate change'
President Joe Biden offers financial aid to disaster-hit Kentucky and described the state's recent devastating flash floods as "another symptom." Signs of dangerous climate change”.
President and First Lady Jill Biden were left homeless Monday in first response after worst flooding in state history in late July.
About 38 people died in eastern Kentucky after a severe storm that rained between 8 and 10.5 inches in 48 hours. Mr. Biden has previously said a series of devastating tornadoes swept through the region, killing77 people
Louise Boyle,The Independent. } senior climate correspondent reports.
Kentucky flash floods kill 38 in late July
McConnell invited but has "candidate for Senate"
Returning to the White House, the President briefly quarreled with the press who had accompanied him to Kentucky.
When asked if he had invited Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell for the trip, he spoke with minority leaders, but he said he did not need to come. I said I didn't think so.
"I don't think so. Biden added that he promised Kentuckians that they would get the help they needed.
ICYMI: Senate Passes Bill to Address Climate Crisis and Lower Prescription Drug Prices
Senate Democrats passed a signature bill to the House early Sunday morning to address the climate crisis and prescription drug prices.
Known as the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. The bill, which will be released in 2015, will be the biggest step the U.S. government has taken to reduce domestic emissions at a time when global targets have stalled, and it will also help Medicare negotiate drug prices and help Medicare beneficiaries manage insulin. Allows cost caps and continued subsidies to Obamacare
, which would be the biggest investment in fighting the climate crisis, is currently in the House of Representatives.
Fed still unable to find parents of 185 immigrant families separated at border
Trump administration's controversial family separation at US-Mexico border The policy may have ended in 2018, but families and children in the United States, Mexico and Central America are still feeling its effects years later.
More than 1,000 families affected by the policy have not been integrated, NBC News reported this week
185 families. In the case, the likely separated and deported parent has not yet been found,The Atlantic {15 2} reports
There is the story of Josh Marcus.
Over 1,000 households separated
House committee advances anti-inflation bill
Democratic-led House Rules Committee to meet Wednesday and send the Senate-passed Inflation Reduction Act to the floor for a vote. expected to pass.
HHS Secretary: "We will continue to do what we can"
In response to President Joe Biden's remarks, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra tweeted: about the recent storms. We are working closely with state and local health officials to support the response and recovery of our communities.
Biden pledges more federal help, confirms progress
In informal remarks at the site of the flood damage, President Joe Biden said he would continue federal support and restore the area to its former glory. I vowed not only to bring it back, but to bring it back to a better one.
Then he joked. The bad news is he'll be back to check on progress.
His remarks emphasized that Kentuckians' problems are Americans' problems and that the nation has the capacity to recover.
Photo: Biden looks into flood damage details
President Joe Biden has been affected by recent flooding in Kentucky.
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President Joe Biden called deadly flooding in eastern Kentucky a new sign of dangerous climate change. "I'm sorry. It's my second visit to Kentucky because of the crisis," he said. “I promise…as long as it takes time, we will be here. "People don't realize the heavy pile of debris. It takes a lot of time and money to clear it." He said it was "incredibly heartbreaking" that 37 people were killed in the creek.
Governor Andy Beshear addressed the President. "This is definitely the most devastating and deadly flood in my lifetime, unlike anything I've ever seen," the governor said.Thousands of people are staying with friends and relatives, but it takes time to stabilize those in need. Thankfully, he has over 100 travel his trailers on site, faster than expected. "The National Guard airlifted more than 1,300 of him," and state police and other agencies rescued thousands, he said, Beshear. Nine days later, “All but about 200 households have electricity. Cell phone service … Nice weather today but the weather didn't help us.It's either raining or it's just too hot.” Successful” … for “Team Kentucky”.
Flotus and the First Lady of Kentucky help
First Lady Jill Biden and First Lady of Kentucky Britney Beshear helped volunteers pack food and clothing for flood victims.