Kamala Harris vows Biden ‘is not giving up’ on Build Back Better Act’s big spending

Vice President Kamala Harris said the “stakes are too high” to give up on passing President Biden’s $ 1.75 trillion social welfare and climate bill after it was derailed in the Senate. Ms. Harris, who holds the tie-breaking vote in the 50-50 split Senate, said the White House is working to … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Harris, Michelle Obama top picks for 2024 if Biden doesn’t run, poll finds

A recent poll found Vice President Kamala Harris and former First Lady Michelle Obama are the leading Democratic candidates for 2024 if President Biden opts out of running for reelection. The Hill-HarrisX poll had Ms. Harris leading a handful of Democratic candidates with 13% of support, followed by Mrs. Obama … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Harris announces $1.5B investment in health care workforce

WASHINGTON (AP) – Vice President Kamala Harris announced Monday that the Biden administration is investing $ 1.5 billion from the coronavirus aid package to address the health care worker shortage in underserved communities. The funding will go to the National Health Service Corps, Nurse Corps and Substance Use Disorder Treatment and … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Biden resumes duties after colonoscopy, transfer of power to VP Harris

President Biden resumed his presidential duties Friday after a brief transfer of power to Vice President Kamala Harris while he underwent a colonoscopy. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the president was in “good spirits” after the procedure and will remain at Walter Reed Medical Center while he completes … The Washington Times stories: White House

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White House sticks up for Kamala Harris after new report of dysfunction

The White House is publicly defending Vice President Kamala Harris after a new report claiming that key West Wing aides have grown exasperated with the embattled Ms. Harris. White House press secretary Jen Psaki tweeted, “For anyone who needs to hear it. @VP is not only a vital partner to … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Maryland legislators’ maps would leap U.S. Rep. Andy Harris’ district over the Chesapeake Bay…

Maryland legislators’ maps would leap U.S. Rep. Andy Harris’ district over the Chesapeake Bay to bring in more Democrats. Will they go further?  Baltimore Sun “us democrats” – Google News

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