Biden Bits: A long, tough stretch.

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Good morning, TNB peeps!

Alrighty then, we are going to just dive right into this because I’m jetting out to go paint ceiling trim and fill staple and nail holes. YaY me! Punch out jobs always suck, but since it is also a sign we are getting closer to finishing I’m going to try to be positive. Snort.

Finishing out April 4 tweets from @POTUS, Biden tweeted 7 more times completing his Trucking Action Plan day:

Tune in as I deliver remarks on the progress made on our Trucking Action Plan to strengthen our nation’s supply chains. https://t.co/APOgtpE6li
— President Biden (@POTUS) April 4, 2022

After a long, tough stretch, Americans are back to work. And our economy has gone from being on the mend to being on the move.
— President Biden (@POTUS) April 4, 2022

Since I took office, we’ve begun to turn things around.

2021 was the best year for trucking employment since 1994.

There are now 35,000 more trucking jobs than there were before the pandemic.
— President Biden (@POTUS) April 4, 2022

When we heard that there were long wait times in many states for people wanting to get Commercial Drivers Licenses, we took action.

We provided hands-on help, as well as $57 million.

I’m proud to report that so far in 2022 we’re issuing CDLs at double the rate of last year.
— President Biden (@POTUS) April 4, 2022

We’re creating a pipeline of hardworking men and women from all backgrounds to get behind the wheel. And we’re making the largest investment in America’s roads and bridges since the creation of the Interstate Highway System.

That means a bright future for American trucking.
— President Biden (@POTUS) April 4, 2022

A key ingredient to getting and keeping more drivers was increasing training programs.

Typically, it takes months to create a registered apprenticeship program. Now, it takes as little as two days.

As a result, in the last 90 days 100 major employers have launched new programs.
— President Biden (@POTUS) April 4, 2022

Today, we hosted truck drivers and their families at the White House to discuss the progress we’ve made on our Trucking Action Plan. These are the folks who literally make our economy run and are making our comeback possible. Thank you for all you do to keep America moving. pic.twitter.com/hlHbEABqep
— President Biden (@POTUS) April 4, 2022

Additional posts from Briefing Room for April 4, 2022:

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan
APRIL 04, 2022
PRESS BRIEFINGS

Remarks by Vice President Harris on Public School Infrastructure
APRIL 04, 2022
SPEECHES AND REMARKS

Statement by President Biden Marking 54 Years Since Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Assassination
APRIL 04, 2022
STATEMENTS AND RELEASES

Remarks by President Biden on the Trucking Action Plan to Strengthen Our Nation’s Supply Chains
APRIL 04, 2022
SPEECHES AND REMARKS

Statement from Press Secretary Jen Psaki on the COVID-⁠19 Bipartisan Funding Proposal
APRIL 04, 2022
STATEMENTS AND RELEASES

Nominations Sent to the Senate
APRIL 04, 2022
STATEMENTS AND RELEASES

Naz Durakoğlu, of New Jersey, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs), vice Mary Elizabeth Taylor, resigned.
Dean R. Thompson, of Maryland, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Nepal.

Remarks by President Biden After Marine One Arrival
APRIL 04, 2022
SPEECHES AND REMARKS

FACT SHEET: The Biden-⁠Harris Action Plan for Building Better School Infrastructure
APRIL 04, 2022
STATEMENTS AND RELEASES

Moving into present day, @POTUS’ schedule for April 5, 2022 …

Here’s Biden’s public schedule for today. (Public schedules don’t include all of a president’s activities.) pic.twitter.com/ayRRZNYZyC
— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) April 5, 2022

… and he has tweeted only one time…so far:

My brackets may have been wrong, but I could not be more proud of the @GamecockWBB and @KUHoops for their NCAA championship wins. Your schools, your nation, and your president are proud of you. I’m looking forward to your visit to the White House.
— President Biden (@POTUS) April 5, 2022

He will probably have more to tweet about after his meet up with O in the Rose Garden later. I may or, more likely, may not update post and just save any additional tweets for tomorrow’s for filler unless, you know … oh wait, I don’t have to worry about whether this one is going to blow up Greenland so, yeah, probably won’t be any updates today. 😂🤪

Briefing Room posts (so far) for April 5, 2022:

Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on the Administration’s Proposed Rule to Fix “Family Glitch” and Lower Healthcare Costs
APRIL 05, 2022
PRESS BRIEFINGS

FACT SHEET: Biden Harris Administration Proposes Rule to Fix “Family Glitch” and Lower Health Care Costs
APRIL 05, 2022
STATEMENTS AND RELEASES

In part, this reads:

EXECUTIVE ORDER CONTINUING TO STRENGTHEN AMERICANS’ ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, QUALITY HEALTH COVERAGE

Last January, President Biden signed an Executive Order directing federal agencies to take action to strengthen Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. Today, President Biden is building on that directive with a new Executive Order directing federal agencies to continue doing everything in their power to expand affordable, quality health coverage. This includes:
Making it easier for people to enroll in and keep their coverage.

Helping people better understand their coverage options so they can pick the best one for them.

Strengthening and improving the generosity of benefits and improving access to health care providers.

Improving the comprehensiveness of coverage and protecting Americans from low-quality coverage.

Continuing to make health coverage more accessible and affordable by expanding eligibility and lowering costs for Americans with ACA, Medicare, or Medicaid coverage.

Connecting people to health care services by improving access to health care providers and linkages between the health care system and communities to help Americans with health-related needs.

Taking steps to help reduce the burden of medical debt that far too many Americans experience.