David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Joe Biden: No plans at the moment to travel to the southern border
President Biden said Tuesday he doesn't have plans in the works to visit the United States' southern border, where a surge of migrants trying to enter the country is putting a major strain on U.S. officials. Published March 16, 2021
Joe Biden: ‘MAGA folks’ more likely to listen to doctors, preachers over Trump on vaccines
President Biden said Monday that local doctors and preachers are more influential than former President Donald Trump when it comes to persuading Mr. Trump's vaccine-skeptical supporters to get their shots. Published March 15, 2021
Biden wants wealthy, corporations to pay their ‘fair share’ in taxes: White House
The White House, fresh off President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, is eyeing tax increases to pay for the next round of major spending on infrastructure and climate change. Published March 15, 2021
White House taps Gene Sperling to oversee $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package
President Biden has tapped Gene Sperling, a top economic adviser in both the Obama and Clinton administrations, to oversee the implementation of the newly enacted $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, the White House said Monday. Published March 15, 2021
White House weighs tax hikes to pay for spending beyond $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package
Fresh off the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, the White House is eyeing tax hikes to pay for the next round of major spending legislation, which could include infrastructure and climate change proposals. Published March 15, 2021
Democrats want to make coronavirus relief provisions permanent in new package
The cost of President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package is on track to double if popular provisions like an expansion of the child tax credit are made permanent, which is exactly what Democrats say they plan to do. Published March 14, 2021
Joe Biden, Democrats take victory lap at White House on $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package
President Biden took a victory lap on Friday with the Democrats who crafted the party's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, saying the massive law can fundamentally shift how the public views the notion of "trickle-down" economics. Published March 12, 2021
Lawmakers push short-term extension of Paycheck Protection Program
A bipartisan group of lawmakers announced legislation on Thursday to give businesses two additional months to apply for Paycheck Protection Program funds ahead of an end-of-month deadline. Published March 11, 2021
Joe Biden speech: Make all adults eligible for vaccine by May 1
President Biden directed states Thursday to make all adults eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine no later than May 1 and targeted Independence Day as the entry point to normalcy, saying he wants to see Americans hold cookouts and other small gatherings after a nightmarish year. Published March 11, 2021
Biden signs $1.9 trillion rescue plan to give workers ‘a fighting chance’
President Biden on Thursday signed into law the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package that will provide direct checks of $1,400 to most Americans, boost and extend unemployment benefits, and fund a massive bailout for states and cities. Published March 11, 2021
House passes Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package
The House gave final approval to President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package on Wednesday, delivering him a major legislative win with a jolt of federal spending unprecedented in size and scope. Published March 10, 2021
What’s in the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill?
The spending package rushed to President Biden's desk throws money at the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy and a massive expansion of the federal welfare state. Here's what is included in the legislation: Published March 10, 2021
Ron Klain: Biden administration will find role for Neera Tanden
White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain said Tuesday that Neera Tanden will have a spot in the Biden administration after Ms. Tanden's nomination to lead the White House budget office flamed out last week. Published March 9, 2021
Ilhan Omar: Biden team’s weak signals hurt $15 minimum wage effort
Rep. Ilhan Omar, Minnesota Democrat, said Tuesday that the Biden administration's signaling an increase in the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour was unlikely to pass muster with Senate rules was not helpful to the progressive cause of muscling the wage hike through Congress. Published March 9, 2021
$1,400 stimulus checks could be intercepted by debt collectors, consumer advocates warn
The $1,400 check will soon be in the mail, but it might not end up in your pocket. Published March 9, 2021
Liz Cheney rips Nancy Pelosi as House clears hurdle to relief package passage
The House cleared an initial procedural hurdle Tuesday on President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, with a final vote on the bill expected Wednesday. Published March 9, 2021
Congress urged to extend Paycheck Protection Program through end of 2021
Major business groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, are pushing Congress to extend the Paycheck Protection Program through the end of the year amid concerns that small businesses need help beyond the measures included in President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. Published March 8, 2021
Joe Biden announces nominations of two female general officers for Combatant Command posts
President Biden on Monday announced the nominations of Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost and Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson for positions as four-star combatant commanders as he hailed the trailblazing military careers of the two female general officers. Published March 8, 2021
Joe Biden’s ‘preference’ is to leave filibuster intact: White House
The White House poured some cold water on possible changes to the Senate's filibuster rules after Sen. Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, one of the Democratic party's top defenders of the procedural tool, had signaled some possible wiggle room on the issue over the weekend. Published March 8, 2021
Joe Biden directs evaluation of Trump’s Title IX regulation on sexual misconduct
President Biden issued an executive order on Monday directing the Department of Education to review the Trump administration's rules governing how schools and colleges handle sexual assault and harassment. Published March 8, 2021
