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How the Biden Administration Can Tackle America’s Voter Turnout Problem
Creating a National Task Force on Civic Engagement and Voter Participation
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American democracy is stronger when all eligible voters participate in elections. Low voter turnout can lead to poor policy outcomes and leaders who may be unresponsive to the needs of the majority. Despite the country’s historically poor voting track record and amid a pandemic and an economic crisis nearly 160 million Americans made their voices heard at the ballot box in November 2020.
1 While the coronavirus crisis tested the U.S. electoral systems in profound ways, a higher percentage of Americans voted in last year’s election than in any other in 120 years.
What Does the $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Package Hold for Infrastructure?
The American Rescue Plan signed in to law by President Biden includes $10 billion in new funding for infrastructure projects.
Mar 12th, 2021
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With these funds, states and localities have been given broad authority for the use of this assistance which takes pressure off transportation budgets and could allow some funds to flow to infrastructure-related activities.
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The $1.9 trillion relief package signed by President Biden yesterday is expected to give a substantial boost to the American economy, putting more money in people s pockets just as an improving pandemic outlook opens new avenues for them to spend it.
Why Unions Love the F-35 Stealth Fighter
This week the F-35 received some notable support, and it wasn’t from those who have flown the aircraft, but rather from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).
There is no denying that the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II has its share of detractors who have criticized the cost of the program despite the fact that its manufacturer has worked to reduce the costs of the aircraft. In fact, when assessing the cost of the program, it is important to note that the total price tag is actually spaced out through the 2070s. As has been repeatedly noted, the pilots who will likely be flying the aircraft in its final years certainly haven’t been born yet and, in many cases, neither have their parents!