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There is a lot of excitement in the United Center in Chicago as the Democratic National Convention gets underway.
The first night of the convention is meant to highlight Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris' career in public service — from a district attorney to attorney general, as well as U.S. senator and vice president. President Joe Biden will be the featured speaker on Monday in what will likely be a bittersweet moment for the lifelong Democrat. President Biden was on his way to securing the Democratic nomination until stumbling in a June debate.
Vance blames Harris for high housing costs in interview with Scripps News MilwaukeeIn addition to President Biden, former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton will speak on Monday.The night's other speakers include: UAW President Sean FainRep. Alexandria Ocasio-CortezRep. Jamie RaskinRep. Jasmine CrockettRep. Grace MengKentucky Gov. Andy BeshearSen. Rev. Raphael WarnockSen.
VP Harris proposes expanding child tax credit up to $6,000 per kidAlthough the platform is intended to guide Democrats, it is also one that attempts to contrast the party's policies to those of Republican nominee former President Donald Trump. Trump's name is mentioned nearly 150 times throughout the document.
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