Biden Holds Rare Cabinet Meeting, Urges Secretaries To Speedily Implement New Laws
In Meeting with his Cabinet Secretaries Jan. 6, President Joe Biden His administration leaders were encouraged to implement important pieces 2021 legislation quickly.
Americans These laws have to be seen in action. Biden They include acts to lower the cost of insulin, and penalize pharmaceutical companies that raise prices above the rate at which inflation is occurring.
“Today, we’re meeting to make sure that we deliver lower inflation, more jobs, and an economy that works for everybody, and that works from the bottom up and the middle out, not trickle-down economics, which is one of the reasons I ran for office in the first place,” Biden said.
“I’ve never seen trickle-down work very much for working-class families.
“After a rough few years, we’re seeing really bright spots across our entire nation. And I think we’ve made some real progress in the last going on two years now,” Biden added.
“Now We need to be able to implement the laws we have actually passed. American people can feel the benefits of what we’ve done.
“The big laws we’ve passed are consequential, but they were basically promises to most people,” He continued. “They passed them, they’re now the law, they’re going to happen, but they didn’t take effect. “
More Affordable Insulin
Biden Referred to the Affordable Insulin Now Act For example, The Seniors can get a $35 cap on insulin costs by taking a measure. Medicare, passed through House last September The following changes were made effective on Jan. 1.
Around 40 Million Americans According to the Centers For Disease Control Prevention (CDC). Since Research shows that the cost of medication has tripled in the past decade and many patients are struggling to pay for their medications.
In 2020 Seniors paid an average of $54 per monthly for insulin. Some paid as high as $116 per mois, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Under The Affordable Insulin Now Act, Medicare The insulin price will be kept at $35 per 30-day supply.
The Insulin covered by the cap Medicare Part D plans Insulin Used in an insulin pump is covered by Medicare Part B. Caps The following information will be available about insulin that is used in traditional insulin pumps July 1, 2023.
“The whole idea of paying, you know, $35 for insulin—well, that’s a nice promise after it was made six months ago. And it’s in the law, but it didn’t take place until Jan. 1,” Biden said. “People are only now going to begin to see it.”
Biden It was also stated that “millions on Medicare are going to be allowed to pay zero for most of the vaccines they’re going to have—they’re going to need” That and more “drugmakers are going to face penalties if they hike prices faster than the rate of inflation unless they can demonstrate they’ve made significant new investments to make the product better.”
Help To Make Homes Energy Efficient
He Also, it was stated that, according to the Inflation Reduction Act, families can receive up to $3,200 tax credits to make their homes more energy efficient, “reducing their prices, it’s estimated, at 500 bucks a year.
“Folks need to know to take advantage of these benefits that we got passed,” Biden said. “And that’s on us. That’s on all of us around the table to make sure we get that message out clearly.”
Biden It was stated that Federal Trade Commission We will target non-compete deals that keep wages low.
“It’s one thing to say … you can’t work … in a technology company on a special project that has scientific consequences and move to another company without a non-compete agreement,” Biden said.
“It’s another thing to say you’re working for Subway and you can’t walk across the street and go to Jimmy John’s and get a 20-cent raise.
“What the hell is that all about other than keeping wages down?” Biden added.
The Jan. 5 gatherings marked the first time Biden He met with him Cabinet since last October. Since Taking office January 2021: He has convened his Cabinet Six times as many secretaries
Biden Continues Bi-Partisan Push
Biden Has encouraged bi-partisanship, and has praised achievements made by “Democrats and Republicans working together” Since his death, December Vacation in St. Croix.
On Jan. 4, The president joined a bipartisan contingent, which included Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) In northern Kentucky.
Standing The southern bank of the Ohio River In CovingtonDowntown Cincinnati The Brent Spence Bridge The background Biden praised the passage of his $1 trillion infrastructure bill in late 2021 that designated money for bridges and roads, broadband networks, and water projects nationwide.
The More than $1.63 trillion in federal grants was awarded to legislation Ohio Kentucky To improve the Brent Spence BridgeThe carries vehicles along Interstate 71 Interstate 75 more than the Ohio RiverTo ease traffic congestion on the existing structure, you will need to build a companion bridge.
Biden The cooperation between the two parties was praised Ohio’s senators—Democrat Sherrod Brown And the recently retired Republican Rob Portman— Democrat Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine thanks for their perseverance in securing funding for the aging bridge.
The structure opened in 1963 and now carries 160,000 vehicles a day—double the number it was designed for.
“As you know, because some of you traipsed down to the Brent Spence Bridge with me between Ohio and Kentucky, folks have been talking about repairing that bridge for decades. And we’re finally getting it done,” Biden He told him Cabinet.
“We’re getting it done by working together, Democrats and Republicans—which was my message yesterday when I was joined by Mitch McConnell and a Republican governor and others—a bipartisan group of leaders …”
Ukraine War ‘At a Critical Point’
Before The Cabinet meeting, Biden A phone call was made with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
According To a White House Statement, the leaders discussed “their common determination” To provide ongoing support Ukraine For its war against Russia.
The White House It was announced that “the United States will supply Ukraine with Bradley Fighting Vehicles (BFVs), and Germany intends to provide Ukraine with Marder Infantry Fighting Vehicles. Both countries plan to train Ukrainian forces on the respective systems,” According to the statement.
Biden His briefing Cabinet about the BFVs and also added, “In addition, we’re going to help defend Ukraine Against Russian air attacks. Germany has also announced that it’s going to provide the Ukrainians [weapons] Air attacks can be dealt with by a Patriot air defense system.
“We’re going to provide an additional Patriot air defense battery,” Biden said. “They work, and the Russians are beginning to realize that. They function well, and they’re helping a lot.”
On Dec. 29, Biden Signed the $1.7 trillion Omnibus spending package, which includes $45 Billion in additional assistance Ukraine. The Aid announced Jan. The first part of the package is 5
“Right now, the war in Ukraine is at a critical point,” Biden He told him Cabinet. “We Do everything possible to help them Ukrainians Resist Russian Aggression, and Russia This is not an attempt to slow down.
“The actions they’re taking are as barbaric as they were a year ago, and they’re not letting up at all.”
Regarding Jan. 6, Biden After the meeting, he told a reporter. “Pray God it never happens again.”
Jeff Louderback The coverage White House For The Epoch Times.
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