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Biden Says 'Help Is On The Way' As Colonial Pipeline Restarts Flow Of Fuel
The president cautions it will be several days before gas flow is fully restored. He urges consumers not to panic and hoard gasoline while warning gas stations not to gouge prices.
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Supreme Court Weighs Crack Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
In what could be their last case of the season, the justices heard arguments about whether to apply changes in the law to those sentenced for small amounts of crack cocaine.
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Biden Responds to Sen. Tim Scott: 'I Don't Think The American People Are Racist'
In an interview with NBC, the president addressed a critique by the South Carolina senator by saying the legacy of slavery and Jim Crow continues to leave Black Americans "behind the eight ball."
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Bigger Role For Government Doesn't Mean It's 'In Your Business,' Says Biden Aide
Republicans panned President Biden's ideas for huge new government spending and tax overhauls. But top White House adviser Susan Rice says there's no plan to get "government in your business."
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Biden Says Goal Of 200 Million COVID-19 Vaccinations In 100 Days Has Been Met
In celebrating the milestone, the president also announced the administration would begin offering tax credits to employers who give workers time off to get vaccinated.
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Biden Says He Is 'Praying The Verdict Is The Right Verdict' In Floyd Case
Biden said he called the family of George Floyd to see how they are doing as they, and the nation, await a verdict in the trial against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
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Biden Proposes $1.5 Trillion Federal Spending Plan
The president's budget blueprint would increase spending on an array of domestic programs aimed at reducing poverty and fighting climate change, while keeping defense spending relatively flat.
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'It Has To Stop': Biden Takes Initial Action On Guns, Calls On Congress To Do More
President Biden declared gun violence a public health crisis and a blemish on the nation in remarks at the White House Rose Garden on Thursday.
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Biden Expected To Outline Executive Actions On Gun Safety
President Biden's actions, which he is set to discuss on Thursday, come after a spate of mass shootings in recent weeks.
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After Boulder Shooting, Vice President Harris Says Senate Needs To Act
Vice President Harris downplayed the role of executive action in tightening gun laws after recent mass shootings, saying legislation would make changes permanent.