Some news items you might have missed: • White House: It looks like Champ and Major Biden (above) have Oval Office walk-in privileges. Great to see dogs in the White House again…
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Trudeau To Biden: ‘US Leadership Has Been Sorely Missed’
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau didn’t hold back during his first virtual meeting with President Joe Biden today. From the Washington Post: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greeted Biden like an old…
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President Issues Major Disaster Declaration For Texas
President Biden has issued a major disaster declaration for Texas unlocking more federal resources to assist the state. Biden also announced plans to visit the state next week. The president signaled he…
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President Biden Urges Swift Passage Of Equality Act
In an official statement from the White House, President Biden calls on Congress to “swiftly pass” the Equality Act: I applaud Congressman David Cicilline and the entire Congressional Equality Caucus for introducing…
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US Purchases Additional 200 Million Vaccine Doses
President Biden told reporters on Thursday the federal government has now purchased an additional 200 million doses of vaccine to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Biden said the U.S. is on track to…
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Biden: Trump Administration Left COVID Situation ‘Even More Dire Than We Thought’
In a his first sit-down interview since taking office, President Biden shared with Norah O’Donnell of CBS News that his administration was disappointed to learn that the Trump administration had far fewer…
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Biden Issues Memo Aimed At Protecting LGBTQ Rights Abroad
President Joe Biden issued a presidential memorandum on Thursday aimed at promoting and protecting LGBTQ rights abroad. From the White House, the memorandum reads, in part: “All human beings should be treated with…
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Biden Signals Support For Targeting Stimulus Checks To Low- & Middle-Income Families
After meeting with Senate Republicans, President Biden’s signaled he’s considering targeting stimulus checks to Americans to only low- and middle-income families. From the Washington Post: Biden and Democratic leaders in Congress argue…
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News Round-Up: January 29, 2021
Some news items you might have missed: • InstaHunks: Woofy Eles Quintero (above) snaps this relaxed selfie as we slide into the weekend. Follow him on Instagram here. • The Advocate: Sixty…
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Podcast: Biden Goes To Work On LGBTQ Issues, Once-a-Month HIV Drug Approved
In this week’s podcast: • President Joe Biden goes to work on LGBTQ issues on Day One including reversing the transgender military ban, expanding workplace protections and more • Pete Buttigieg introduced…
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UPDATE: Biden Repeals Transgender Military Ban
UPDATE: President Joe Biden has signed an executive order repealing Donald Trump’s ban on transgender Americans serving in the U.S. military. “President Biden believes that gender identity should not be a bar…
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Biden Beats Trump With Higher Inaugural TV Ratings
First Donald Trump lost the popular vote to Joe Biden, then the Electoral College, now – gasp – the TV ratings. From the New York Times: President Biden’s inaugural address on Wednesday…
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Biden Signs EO Prohibiting LGBTQ Discrimination In Federal Agencies
Just hours after taking the oath of office, President Joe Biden signed 17 executive orders including one prohibiting LGBTQ discrimination in all federal agencies. The first paragraph of the executive order states,…
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A New Day Dawns – Highlights From The 2021 Inauguration
And a new day has dawned. At noon Eastern Standard time, the United States celebrated the 2021 Inauguration as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn into office. Our…
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News Round-Up: January 19, 2021
Some news items you might have missed: • Out: Model, actor, and activist Nyle DiMarco (above) has something in common with President-elect Joe Biden – they both have new gigs. The America’s…
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Biden To Announce Major Overhaul Of Immigration Laws
On Day One of his administration, President-elect Joe Biden will announce an ambitious, extensive overhaul of immigration laws that will aim to provide a path to citizenship for nearly 11 million people…