This darkness is Joe Biden's opportunity, because there are good reasons to think that the most immediate shadows can be dispelled (and a certain amount of political credit taken) without superhuman effort from his administration.
Congress poised for quick action on Biden s Pentagon nominee
by Robert Burns And Andrew Taylor, The Associated Press
Posted Jan 21, 2021 2:16 pm EDT
Last Updated Jan 21, 2021 at 2:28 pm EDT
Secretary of Defense nominee Lloyd Austin, a recently retired Army general, listens during his conformation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Washington. (Greg Nash/Pool via AP)
WASHINGTON The Democratic-controlled Congress is moving quickly to install retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as President Joe Biden’s secretary of defence, brushing aside concerns about his retirement inside the seven-year window that safeguards civilian leadership of the military.
Illinois lawmakers comment on Biden Inauguration
Bipartisan call issued to work together
Jan. 20, 2021
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Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Jill Biden holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. More coverage of the inauguration is found online at thetelegraph.com. and inside Thursday’s issue of The Telegraph. Show MoreShow Less
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WASHINGTON Local lawmakers on Wednesday welcomed the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
“We’ve learned again that democracy is precious and democracy is fragile,” Biden said. “At this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day in history and hope, of renewal and resolve.”
Charlottesville City Council reflects on turmoil, discusses budget projections
Charlottesville City Council reflects on turmoil, discusses budget projections By Max Marcilla | January 19, 2021 at 11:12 PM EST - Updated January 19 at 11:37 PM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The leadership struggles for the city of Charlottesville prompted two members of the city council to speak candidly during Tuesday nightâs meeting.
While they had plenty of financial issues to address, many in the city are concerned with turmoil at the top and are hoping the hiring of a new city manager could help ease it.
The most eye-opening portion of the meeting may have come after the public comment, when Councilor Michael Payne said, âIâm going to take a riskâ and âspeak from the heart.â