President Biden Joe Biden House Democrats pass sweeping .9T COVID-19 relief bill with minimum wage hike Biden to hold virtual bilateral meeting with Mexican president More than 300 charged in connection to Capitol riot MORE is set to travel to Houston Friday to meet with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and local leaders after a rare bout of severe winter weather left dozens dead and millions without power for multiple days. The visit will mark Biden’s third official trip as president and his first to a disaster-stricken area. In addition to addressing the storm response, he’s also expected to visit a facility distributing COVID-19 vaccines. The White House says Biden will spend much of the day with Abbott, who has faced significant criticism for how the state handled the storm. More than 4 million people were without power for days as temperatures plunged below freezing and many were eventually left without water as well. Louisiana and Oklahoma suffered significant storm damage as well. ADVERTISEMENT "They'll be surveying the damage and I'm sure [Biden will] be getting an update and briefings from him directly,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki Jen Psaki Biden to hold virtual bilateral meeting with Mexican president Overnight Defense: Biden sends message with Syria airstrike | US intel points to Saudi crown prince in Khashoggi killing | Pentagon launches civilian-led sexual assault commission Biden administration to give Congress full classified briefing on Syria strikes by next week MORE told reporters Thursday. Biden is also expected to meet with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Sylvester Turner Biden pledges support for Texas amid recovery from winter storm Biden turns focus to winter storm with Texas trip Houston mayor: Biden visit 'would not be a distraction' MORE (D), his office told The Hill. Biden is scheduled to tour the Harris County Emergency Operations Center. He and first lady ...
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‘Really Good Step In The Right Direction’ For Philadelphia Restaurants As Some COVID Restrictions Relaxed
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — For many Philadelphia restaurant and business owners, Friday’s announcement of the loosening of some COVID restrictions is good news. It’s no secret, it’s been a tough year for our city’s restauranteurs. “Extremely hard, I mean once-in-a-lifetime kind of situation,” Bobby Saritsoglou said. Take Saritsoglou’s restaurant, Stina, off 17th and Snyder for example. READ MORE: Fire Crews Rush To Battle Burning House In Delaware County “We have a wood-burning oven and we have really great Neopolitan style pizzas,” Saritsoglou said. He opened months before the pandemic and has now pivoted to a vibrant takeout business with a healthy share of outdoor dining. “For us, it’s working out really good,” Saritsoglou said. On Friday, the city announced changes to its rules to make it a bit easier for local restaurants. They go into effect Monday, March 1. Outdoor dining is now capped at six people per table — up from 4 — and those six outdoor diners do not have to be from the same household. “This is a really good step in the right direction for us,” Nicole Marquis said. READ MORE: Philadelphia Holding Two Gun Buybacks Saturday In Response To Violence Across City Marquis is the owner of Hip City Veg, Charlie Was a Sinner and Bar Bon Bon. She’s also the founder of Save Philly Restaurants, a group pushing for the safe reopening of the city’s eateries, and says she’s glad the city eased the outdoor restrictions. “Six people dining together outside at restaurants is inherently safer than six people from different households gathering at someone’s home or living room,” Marquis said. Just two weeks ago, the city allowed indoor dining to resume at 50% capacity if certain air filtration requirements are met. Marquis has already spent thousands preparing her restaurant to safely operate with more people and is simply glad to be on the road to recovery. “Today was still the first day the staff and I felt that things like ...
Joe Biden Visits Texas After Devastating Winter Storms
President Joe Biden visited Houston, Texas, on Friday to witness the aftermath of a series of winter storms that crippled the state for several days. “Our prayers are with you in the aftermath of this winter storm,” Biden said, vowing that the federal government would act as “true partners” in their recovery. Millions of people in the state lost power for days, and water pipes burst in the freezing temperatures. “We’re in for the long haul,” Biden promised, citing the federal aid that he would make available. Biden traveled to Houston with First Lady Jill Biden to visit with local leaders, Congressional Democrats, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, and Texas Sen. John Cornyn as well as volunteers in the recovery effort. “We’re not here today as Democrats or Republicans, we’re here today as Americans,” he said. US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden visit a FEMA Covid-19 vaccination facility at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on February 26, 2021. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) Biden received a recovery briefing from FEMA and government officials and visited a local food bank coordinating relief for Texans suffering the results of the storm. US President Joe Biden elbow bumps a volunteer during a visit at the Houston Food Bank in Houston, Texas on February 26, 2021. – Biden is visiting Houston, Texas following severe winter storms which left much of the state without electricity for days. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) “We’re here to help, so put us to work!” Biden said as he arrived. He was spotted packing canned peaches into a box with volunteers. Later Biden visited a FEMA coronavirus vaccination station at NRG stadium, promoting the ongoing fight to get Americans vaccinated. He repeatedly urged Americans to wear their masks, socially distance, and get vaccinated when they had the chance. “For God’s sake wear your mask. Wear your mask. It’s not a ...
Biden pledges support for Texas amid recovery from winter storm
President Biden Joe Biden House Democrats pass sweeping .9T COVID-19 relief bill with minimum wage hike Biden to hold virtual bilateral meeting with Mexican president More than 300 charged in connection to Capitol riot MORE spent Friday in Texas receiving a briefing on the recent winter storm and surveying a local food bank, pledging to help the state recover from the effects of harsh weather and power outages. "Our prayers are with you in the aftermath of this winter storm," Biden said in remarks at NRG Stadium in Houston. "We will be true partners to help you recovery and rebuild from these storms and this pandemic and this economic crisis. We are in for the long haul." Biden spent most of the day with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and was briefed on ongoing recovery efforts at the Harris County Emergency Operations Center. Biden was told of ongoing efforts to repair water systems in Harris County, where 57,000 residents remain under boil water notices. ADVERTISEMENT He and first lady Jill Biden Jill Biden Biden pledges support for Texas amid recovery from winter storm The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by The AIDS Institute - Senate ref axes minimum wage, House votes today on relief bill Biden turns focus to winter storm with Texas trip MORE later toured the Houston Food Bank, where they met with local volunteers. Biden also met with Sen. John Cornyn John Cornyn Biden pledges support for Texas amid recovery from winter storm Partisan headwinds threaten Capitol riot commission Biden turns focus to winter storm with Texas trip MORE (R-Texas), Democratic Reps. Sylvia Garcia Sylvia Garcia Biden pledges support for Texas amid recovery from winter storm Biden turns focus to winter storm with Texas trip K Street navigates virtual inauguration week MORE , Sheila Jackson Lee Sheila Jackson Lee Biden pledges support for Texas amid recovery from winter storm ...
Biden vows Texas shelter for young migrants ‘won’t stay open very long’
President Biden Joe Biden House Democrats pass sweeping .9T COVID-19 relief bill with minimum wage hike Biden to hold virtual bilateral meeting with Mexican president More than 300 charged in connection to Capitol riot MORE on Friday pledged that a shelter for young migrants in Texas “won’t stay open very long” amid bipartisan criticism over his administration's decision to reopen the facility for migrants ages 13-17. Critics saw the opening of the facility in Carrizo Springs, Texas, as similar to the hard-line immigration tactics of former President Trump Donald Trump Biden to hold virtual bilateral meeting with Mexican president More than 300 charged in connection to Capitol riot Trump Jr.: There are 'plenty' of GOP incumbents who should be challenged MORE ’s administration, though Biden insisted his administration's approach was different. “Our hope and expectation is that won’t stay open very long, that we’ll be able to provide for every kid who comes across the border safely to be housed in a facility that’s licensed,” Biden said during an interview with Univision on Friday. ADVERTISEMENT Biden said the shelter was opened because “thousands” of unaccompanied migrant children were crossing the border. He added that his administration had been able to place a “significant number” of them in shelters throughout the country. The New York Times reported that more than 2,000 unaccompanied young migrants have been intercepted by Border Patrol in the past week. The president said his administration is working to connect young migrants with their families while they wait for a hearing. “Get them to the families that they came here to see or they’re looking for. And we’ve already connected thousands of them for the way and so that’s our hope, is to unite these children with families while they wait to have a hearing," Biden told Univision. The interview marked the first time Biden has ...
