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Biden speech takeaways: Government is good, and so are jobs

Biden speech takeaways: Government is good, and so are jobs

The president said the U.S. is "on the move again" after struggling through a devastating pandemic that killed more than 570,000 Americans, disrupted the economy and shook daily life. And he pitched an expansive — and expensive — vision to rebuild the nation's roads, bridges, water pipes and other infrastructure, bolster public education and extend a wide swath of other benefits.
by The Associated Press

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The GOP's response to Biden's Congressional address, annotated

The GOP's response to Biden's Congressional address, annotated

The Republican Party gave its response to President Joe Biden's address to a joint session of Congress. NPR reporters are adding fact checks and analysis to remarks by Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina.
by NPR Staff

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Biden's address to Congress, annotated

Biden's address to Congress, annotated

President Joe Biden addressed a joint session of Congress on the eve of 100 days in office. NPR reporters added fact checks and analysis to his remarks live.
by NPR Staff

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Senate votes to reinstate methane rules loosened by Trump

Senate votes to reinstate methane rules loosened by Trump

Congressional Democrats are moving to reinstate regulations designed to limit potent greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas fields. It's part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to combat climate change.
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Federal investigators search Rudy Giuliani's apartment

Federal investigators search Rudy Giuliani's apartment

The former New York City mayor has been under investigation for years by federal authorities, who have been looking into his business dealings in Ukraine.
by Ryan Lucas and Carrie Johnson

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Real ID deadline is now May 2023 because of COVID-19

Real ID deadline is now May 2023 because of COVID-19

The deadline had been Oct. 1, and it was becoming clear that many people wouldn't make it, in part because the COVID-19 outbreak has made it harder for states to issue new licenses.
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GOP's Sen. Scott suggests Dems use race as political weapon

GOP's Sen. Scott suggests Dems use race as political weapon

Sen. Tim Scott is crediting former President Donald Trump and Republicans with creating “a joyful springtime for our nation.” In the GOP's official response to President Joe Biden’s first address to Congress, excerpts of Scott's remarks show he is also asking why the country feels “divided and anxious” despite progress against the pandemic.
by The Associated Press

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What to watch during Biden's 1st big speech to Congress

What to watch during Biden's 1st big speech to Congress

The prime-time speech Wednesday has been timed to mark his 100th day in office later this week. The address will not resemble past presidential speeches to Congress, with attendance limited because of the pandemic.
by The Associated Press

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