President Joe Biden won’t veto a Republican-led measure to end the national COVID emergency
President Joe Biden speaks during a reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, March 29, 2023, celebrating Greek Independence Day. WASHINGTON — — President Joe Biden won't veto a Republican-led measure to end the
But the White House stood firm, and the Senate gave final approval, 68-23, sending the bill to Biden's desk. The president still strongly opposes the legislation, said the official, who was granted anonymity to discuss the situation. But if this bill comes to Biden's desk, he will sign it, the official said.
It comes from one of the more conservative Republicans in the House, Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona, and draws on Republican-led opposition to mask mandates, lockdowns and others precautions that were put in place to stem the spread of the virus during the pandemic. It was among the early bills the new House GOP put forward at the start of the year.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Biden pushes for Republican proposal in U.S. debt-ceiling standoffDemocratic U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday called on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to outline this week the spending cuts Republicans want in exchange for votes to raise the government's debt ceiling.
Read more »
Only a quarter of Democrats want President Biden to run for re-election in 2024: pollA plurality of Democrats say they want President Biden to step aside and not seek a second term in the White House next year, according to a new national survey.
Read more »
President Biden pushes for assault weapons ban, but GOP leaders remain opposedThe president said he's already used the 'full extent' of his executive authority to combat gun violence. GOP lawmakers argue it's premature to press bills before the facts are out.
Read more »
President Biden pushes for assault weapons ban, but GOP leaders remain opposedThe president said he's already used the 'full extent' of his executive authority to combat gun violence. GOP lawmakers argue it's premature to press bills before the facts are out.
Read more »
President Biden visits NC Triangle, tours Durham's WolfspeedPresident Joe Biden came to Durham yesterday to tour Wolfspeed, an N.C. State-born semiconductor firm expanding its operations in North Carolina amid surging demand for its chips from electric vehicle makers.
Read more »