Articles tagged under: Biden
Biden Highlights Achievements and Aspirations in SOTU
Published February 8, 2023
President Joe Biden faced Congress and the American people Tuesday night to tout his legislative agenda in the State of the Union Address. The economy was part of that message. "Inflation has been a global problem because the pandemic disrupted our…Brazilian President Gets a Call From Biden
Published November 1, 2022
President Biden spoke to incoming Brazilian President Lula. In addition to offering congratulations on the election, Biden spoke about the need to address common issues. That list includes food insecurity and climate change. The current Brazilian president has not yet…Biden, Trudeau Asked to Restore Hours at Ports of Entry
Published September 28, 2022
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum joined Montana’s governor and the premiers of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta in asking President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau to restore pre-COVID hours of operation at the U.S.-Canada ports of entry. In a joint letter,…More Sanctions for Russia
Published June 27, 2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to address the Group of Seven meeting today by video. The G-7 leaders, including President Biden, announced additional sanctions against Russia over the weekend. A proposal to cap the price of Russian oil was…Trade Framework Agreement Announced
Published May 23, 2022
The United States is working on a new trade deal with 12 Indo-Pacific nations. President Joe Biden outlined the framework agreement while in Tokyo. Biden said this agreement would help prepare these economies for the future. "Let's create a first-of-its-kind…$500 Million Ag Plan Pulled from Ukrainian Relief Package
Published May 11, 2022
The House passed a $40 billion economic assistance package for Ukraine. Before passage, a provision to support U.S. farmers was eliminated from the bill. The Biden Administration proposed a $500 million plan to increase marketing loan rates and incentivize double…Biden Administration Wants Food Production Increase
Published April 29, 2022
The White House is seeking $33 billion to support Ukraine. To reduce the impact on global food supplies, the plan includes incentives for U.S. farmers to increase production of certain food crops. There’s $400 million for a two-year bump in…White House Releases a Bipartisan Infrastructure Playbook
Published April 18, 2022
Throughout April, Biden Administration officials will tour Rural America promoting the new infrastructure law. In conjunction with the tour, the White House released a Bipartisan Infrastructure Playbook to help state, local and tribal governments navigate the infrastructure law. Grants will…Expanding Availability of E-15
Published April 12, 2022
The EPA plans to issue an emergency waiver for the use of 15 percent ethanol blends during the summer driving season. A White House statement says the higher ethanol blends will reduce the country's dependence on foreign oil and put…