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Philippine boxer-turned-Sen. Manny Pacquiao has asked U.S. President Joe Biden to expedite an approved delivery of Chinese coronavirus vaccines made by the U.S. pharmaceutical company Moderna to the Philippines, the Philippine Star reported Tuesday. Sen. Pacquiao wrote Biden a letter on April 10 through the office of John Law, the Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Manila, “urgently” requesting the U.S. president “facilitate the immediate release of the 20 million doses of Moderna COVID-19 [Chinese coronavirus] vaccines secured by the Philippine government in partnership with the private sector.” The Philippines expects the first batch of its Moderna vaccine order to arrive in the country by June, but Sen. Pacquiao requested an “early delivery” of the shots citing a “dire health crisis” caused by a “recent spike” in coronavirus infections, “particularly in Metro Manila.” The Metro Manila area contains the Philippine national capital of Manila and is home to roughly 20 … [Read more...] about Philippines’ Manny Pacquiao Asks Joe Biden to Speed Up Moderna Vaccine Shipments

Photo: Oliver Contreras-Pool/Getty Images When Bill Clinton was at the pre-Lewinsky peak of his powers, he drove Republicans nuts. They alternated between accusing him of “stealing our issues” with his triangulating pitches on welfare reform and crime and the size of government, and of being “liberal, liberal, liberal!” — a sort of boomer love child of George McGovern and Janis Joplin in a deceptive deep-fried southern packaging. Eventually the opportunity to depict him as a lying sexual predator solved the conservative dilemma, though you could argue he never stopped throwing them off-balance. Republicans are similarly having problems getting a clear focus on Joe Biden, as the Los Angeles Times ’ Noah Bierman observes : Alex Conant, a Republican consultant who has advised Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, [says] that his party’s two main messages about Biden are at odds with each other, blunting their impact. “The thing you hear Republicans say most is that he’s too old for … [Read more...] about Republicans Can’t Decide Which ‘Uncle Joe’ to Attack

WASHINGTON (AP/CBS13 — Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made history Wednesday as the first women — one of them Black and Indian American — to share the stage in Congress during a presidential address. President Joe Biden noted the historic development at the very opening of his address. After taking the podium, Biden greeted the two women standing behind him with a “Madam Speaker” and “Madam Vice President.” READ MORE: Stimulus Check Update: Can You Expect A Plus-Up Payment? He then declared, “No president has ever said those words — and it’s about time.” U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, left, and U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, applaud before a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Biden will unveil a sweeping $1.8 trillion plan to expand educational opportunities and child care for families, funded in part by the largest tax increases on wealthy … [Read more...] about Harris, Pelosi Make History Seated Behind Biden At Address

Below is the full text of President Joe Biden’s prepared address to Congress: Madame Speaker. Madame Vice President. No president has ever said those words from this podium, and it’s about time. The First Lady. The Second Gentleman. Mr. Chief Justice. Members of the United States Congress and the Cabinet – and distinguished guests. My fellow Americans. While the setting tonight is familiar, this gathering is very different – a reminder of the extraordinary times we are in. Throughout our history, Presidents have come to this chamber to speak to the Congress, to the nation, and to the world. To declare war. To celebrate peace. To announce new plans and possibilities. Tonight, I come to talk about crisis — and opportunity. About rebuilding our nation — and revitalizing our democracy. And winning the future for America. As I stand here tonight — just one day shy of the 100th day of my administration. 100 days since I took the oath of office, lifted my … [Read more...] about Full Text: President Joe Biden’s Address to Congress

(CNN) President Joe Biden on Wednesday delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress. Read his remarks as prepared for delivery: Madame Speaker. Madame Vice President. Read More No president has ever said those words from this podium, and it's about time. The First Lady. The Second Gentleman. Mr. Chief Justice. Members of the United States Congress and the Cabinet -- and distinguished guests. My fellow Americans. While the setting tonight is familiar, this gathering is very different -- a reminder of the extraordinary times we are in. Throughout our history, Presidents have come to this chamber to speak to the Congress, to the nation, and to the world. To declare war. To celebrate peace. To announce new plans and possibilities. Tonight, I come to talk about crisis — and opportunity. About rebuilding our nation — and revitalizing our democracy. And winning the future for America. … [Read more...] about Read President Joe Biden’s first address to Congress