2 YEARS IN FRONT PAGES: Local Papers Show Biden Delivering Where GOP Failed
January 20, 2023
On the two year anniversary of President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris being sworn into office, here’s a look back at just some of the local front pages highlighting how they have delivered strong economic growth and the most significant legislative record in decades.
Fighting inflation and lowering costs: In August 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law to lower prescription drug, health care, and energy costs, take historic climate action, and force large corporations to pay their fair share.
Tackling gas prices: This year, Americans across the country saw gas prices begin to drop after President Biden announced the largest release of U.S. oil reserves in history to help American families who are paying more at the pump due to Putin’s price hike.
Fixing our nation’s infrastructure: In November 2021, President Biden delivered where Donald Trump and Republicans failed by signing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which is rebuilding roads and bridges, helping provide clean drinking water, and expanding access to high-speed internet.
Confirming historic judges: In April 2022, Americans across the country woke up to front pages featuring Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic confirmation to the Supreme Court by a bipartisan U.S. Senate vote, highlighting how President Joe Biden is following through on his commitment to ensure our courts reflect the country they serve.
Making more in America: Last year, President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law to lower costs, help create American jobs, and increase competitiveness with China – no thanks to the majority of House and Senate Republicans who voted against the bill.
Making more in America: Last year, President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law to lower costs, help create American jobs, and increase competitiveness with China – no thanks to the majority of House and Senate Republicans who voted against the bill.
Protecting marriage equality: In December 2022, President Biden made history by signing the bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act to enshrine federal protections for Americans’ right to marry the person they love.