As the president prepares for his national address, his aides debate an emphasis on his still-unrealized plans for child care, prekindergarten and more.
Category: United States Politics and Government
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Strong Job Growth in January is a Boost for Biden
The New York Times – Business:President Biden has for months pointed to solid hiring trends as evidence that his agenda has rebuilt the economy after the pandemic shutdowns.
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Brian Deese, Top Economic Aide to Biden, Will Step Down
The New York Times – Business:Brian Deese, the director of the National Economic Council, played a pivotal role in negotiating economic legislation the president signed in his first two years in office.
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Dads in Government Create the Congressional Dads Caucus
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Male politicians who are parents of young children wearing their fatherhood on their sleeves and their babies on their chests.
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Dads in Government Create the Congressional Dads Caucus
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Male politicians who are parents of young children wearing their fatherhood on their sleeves and their babies on their chests.
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Can A Trillion Dollar Coin Resolve the Debt Ceiling Crisis?
The New York Times – Business:The latest standoff over raising the nation’s debt ceiling is giving new life to an old theory about how to avoid a default.
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Biden and McCarthy Are Set to Discuss Debt Limit as Both Sides Trade Barbs
The New York Times – Business:The hours leading up to the meeting have highlighted the differences between the White House and the Republicans who now control the House.
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In Debt Limit Fight, Republicans Won’t Say What Spending Cuts They Want
The New York Times – Business:A renewed focus on fiscal restraint in the debt limit standoff with Democrats poses its own political risks.
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Black Americans Are Much More Likely to Face Tax Audits, Study Finds
The New York Times – Business:A new report documents systemic discrimination in how the I.R.S. selects taxpayers to be audited, with implications for a debate on the agency’s funding.
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Biden Demands Details on Budget Cuts From McCarthy
The New York Times – Business:Ahead of a meeting at the White House on Wednesday, administration officials demanded that Republicans commit to avoiding a default on federal debt.
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New Medicare Rule Aims to Take Back $4.7 Billion From Insurers
The New York Times – Business:The government plans to aggressively audit Medicare Advantage plans for overbilling but may face lawsuits.