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Inflation Reduction Act

Biden’s Second Term Promise

TL/DR - The article discusses President Biden's accomplishments during his first term, specifically his signing of three landmark pieces of legislation— the bipartisan infrastructure law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the CHIPS Act— that have led to the creation of 15 million jobs in three years. Research from UMass Amherst's Political Economy…

Biden Plans to Broaden IRA Drug Pricing Rules in SOTU – Forbes

TL/DR - During his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden stated his intention to broaden the terms of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the bipartisan infrastructure bill, in regards to drug pricing. His plan would involve the government negotiating drug prices for all Americans, not just those receiving…

Will Trump Revert Biden’s Green Policies if Elected?

TL/DR - President Biden's climate policies, including the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), are propelling the US towards a green transition with significant investments in green energy projects. However, there is opposition to these policies from Republicans, led by figures like former President Donald Trump, who suggest potential rollbacks and…

‘Lead or Lose’: 21 Detained at Biden HQ for Climate, Gaza Protests

TL/DR - Twenty-one activists from Sunrise Movement and IfNotNow were arrested outside of Joe Biden's campaign headquarters in Philadelphia while demanding a greater commitment to climate change and the Israel-Palestine conflict. The activists were demanding that Biden either take the lead on these issues or lose the support of the younger voting…