The Associated Press
The first lady s office announced Wednesday that the pair will visit a COVID-19 vaccination center at Capital High School in Charleston.
Biden s office initially announced Tuesday that Biden and Garner would tour Arnoldsburg Elementary School in Clay County, but that portion of the engagement was canceled due to a COVID-19 quarantine in the school district.
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., will now also join the two on the trip.
Biden and Manchin will arrive and depart from Yeager Airport in Charleston, her office said in a statement. She and Manchin will also visit with West Virginia National Guard members and their families at the airport before their return to Washington.
Forum, May 8: Good time to support child nutrition efforts
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It’s a good time to support child nutrition efforts
It’s almost Mother’s Day, and I’m thinking about those mothering during this pandemic. Some have lost their jobs or had to reduce their hours at work. Because of school or child care closings, some have had no choice but to stay home with children. In any case, many moms are earning less income and may be struggling to put food on the table.
When my son was born, I had to quit work to be home with him. It was a joyful time in many ways, but it was a really tough time financially. At one point, I even started writing bad checks to buy groceries. Eventually, the stores wouldn’t take my checks anymore.
Save the Children CEO: First Family Reunifications is Important Step in Right Direction
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We are very pleased to hear that the Biden administration is beginning to reunite separated families. This is an exciting moment, one filled with hope and optimism for the thousands of needlessly separated parents and children. Since 2018, when former President Trump issued his zero tolerance policy, Save the Children together with our political advocacy arm, Save the Children Action Network
has been a vocal critic of family separation, a cruel and inhumane policy causing irreparable harm to children and parents alike. Our more than 375,000 grassroots advocates nationwide have worked tirelessly to shed light on, and take action against, this harmful policy. They have sent over 683,000 messages to lawmakers, urging them to keep families together and to treat children with dignity and respect. While more work must be done, this is a crucial step in the right direction, and we lo
Brendan Daly Named CPB Communications VP
The former chief communications officer for the Recording Industry Association of America and Nancy Pelosi, moves to public broadcasting.
By Mark K. Miller | April 26, 2021 | 9:43 a.m. ET.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) today named Brendan Daly vice president of communications, effective immediately. He will be responsible for the development and implementation of a multifaceted communications and messaging strategy to advance awareness of public media and its value to American society.
“Brendan is a strategic communications leader with a proven ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders,” said CPB Chief Operating Officer Michael Levy. “His skill set and experience will be valuable assets as we look to increase communication across the public media system and with the American people.”
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Republican lawmakers in both the Senate and House made a lot of hires to their offices.
A former top Trump White House staffer lands a job on a Fox daytime program.
Advocacy groups and lobbying firms are also hiring former congressional staffers.
It s Washington, so of course, people are always moving around for new gigs. This week, Fox News landed a high-level alumni of the Trump White House briefing room. Over on Capitol Hill, Republican lawmakers added new people to their teams, including one former Trump staffer who worked in the Department of Labor returning to the House side.