The White House has brushed off questions about whether Biden was rebranding his legislative proposals, previously known as “Build Back Better,” but the signs flanking the president in …
By Darlene Superville, Fatima Hussein and Chris Megerian | Associated Press
Along with first lady Jill Biden, the president shook hands with workers in hard hats and neon vests near the base of the John A. Blatnik Memorial Bridge, which connects Wisconsin and Minnesota by spanning a corner of Lake Superior. The span is a perennial candidate for replacement because it’s too corroded to support heavy trucks, limiting its ability to serve as an economic lifeline for the region.
The White House has brushed off questions about whether Biden was rebranding his legislative proposals, previously known as “Build Back Better,” but the signs flanking the president in Wisconsin told a different story.Biden is also trying to demonstrate that his administration remains focused on domestic issues even as he confronts the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a crisis that has required close coordination with European allies.
One of the most notable trips was made by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who rarely makes appearances with political undertones. She touched down in Chicago, where she had lunch at a Ukrainian restaurant in a show of solidarity with the besieged country and spoke at the University of Illinois’ campus in the city.
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