{"id":1797584,"date":"2023-01-06T12:49:52","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T17:49:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1797584"},"modified":"2023-01-06T12:50:15","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T17:50:15","slug":"biden-holds-rare-cabinet-meeting-urges-secretaries-to-speedily-implement-new-laws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-holds-rare-cabinet-meeting-urges-secretaries-to-speedily-implement-new-laws\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden Holds Rare Cabinet Meeting, Urges Secretaries To Speedily Implement New Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-holds-rare-cabinet-meeting-urges-secretaries-to-speedily-implement-new-laws%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1797584&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47-->\n<p>In Meeting with his Cabinet Secretaries Jan. 6, President Joe Biden His administration leaders were encouraged to implement important pieces 2021 legislation quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Americans These laws have to be seen in action. Biden They include acts to lower the cost of insulin, and penalize pharmaceutical companies that raise prices above the rate at which inflation is occurring.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday, we\u2019re meeting to make sure that we deliver lower inflation, more jobs, and an economy that works for everybody, and that works from the bottom up and the middle out, not trickle-down economics, which is one of the reasons I ran for office in the first place,\u201d Biden said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4941455\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Joe-Biden-4GettyImages-1434788622-1-1200x800-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy size-large wp-image-4941455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/themes\/eet\/images\/white.png\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Joe-Biden-4GettyImages-1434788622-1-1200x800-1.jpg\" alt=\"Epoch Times Photo\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"   style=\"display:none\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4941455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Joe-Biden-4GettyImages-1434788622-1-1200x800-1.jpg\" alt=\"Epoch Times Photo\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/noscript><\/figcaption><\/a> U.S. President Joe Biden We want to see legislative implementation. In This file photo shows him with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm At the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/t-white-house\">White House<\/a> On Oct. 19, 2022 Washington. (Alex Wong\/Getty Images)<\/figure>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve never seen trickle-down work very much for working-class families.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter a rough few years, we\u2019re seeing really bright spots across our entire nation. And I think we\u2019ve made some real progress in the last going on two years now,\u201d Biden added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow We need to be able to implement the laws we have actually passed. American people can feel the benefits of what we\u2019ve done.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe big laws we\u2019ve passed are consequential, but they were basically promises to most people,\u201d He continued. \u201cThey passed them, they\u2019re now the law, they\u2019re going to happen, but they didn\u2019t take effect.\u00a0\u201c<\/p>\n<h2>More Affordable Insulin<\/h2>\n<p>Biden Referred to the Affordable Insulin Now Act\u00a0For example, The Seniors can get a $35 cap on insulin costs by taking a measure. Medicare, passed through House last September The following changes were made effective on Jan. 1.<\/p>\n<p>Around 40 Million Americans According to the Centers For Disease Control  Prevention (CDC).\u00a0Since Research shows that the cost of medication has tripled in the past decade and many patients are struggling to pay for their medications.<\/p>\n<p>In 2020 Seniors paid an average of $54 per monthly for insulin. Some paid as high as $116 per mois, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.<\/p>\n<p>Under The Affordable Insulin Now Act, Medicare The insulin price will be kept at $35 per 30-day supply.<\/p>\n<p>The Insulin covered by the cap Medicare Part D plans Insulin Used in an insulin pump is covered by Medicare Part B. Caps The following information will be available about insulin that is used in traditional insulin pumps July 1, 2023.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe whole idea of paying, you know, $35 for insulin\u2014well, that\u2019s a nice promise after it was made six months ago. And it\u2019s in the law, but it didn\u2019t take place until Jan. 1,\u201d Biden said. \u201cPeople are only now going to begin to see it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Biden It was also stated that \u201cmillions on Medicare are going to be allowed to pay zero for most of the vaccines they\u2019re going to have\u2014they\u2019re going to need\u201d That and more \u201cdrugmakers are going to face penalties if they hike prices faster than the rate of inflation unless they can demonstrate they\u2019ve made significant new investments to make the product better.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Help To Make Homes Energy Efficient<\/h2>\n<p>He Also, it was stated that, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/t-inflation-reduction-act\">Inflation Reduction Act<\/a>, families can receive up to $3,200 tax credits to make their homes more energy efficient, \u201creducing their prices, it\u2019s estimated, at 500 bucks a year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFolks need to know to take advantage of these benefits that we got passed,\u201d Biden said. \u201cAnd that\u2019s on us. That\u2019s on all of us around the table to make sure we get that message out clearly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Biden It was stated that\u00a0Federal Trade Commission We will target non-compete deals that keep wages low.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s one thing to say \u2026 you can\u2019t work \u2026 in a technology company on a special project that has scientific consequences and move to another company without a non-compete agreement,\u201d Biden said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s another thing to say you\u2019re working for Subway and you can\u2019t walk across the street and go to Jimmy John\u2019s and get a 20-cent raise.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat the hell is that all about other than keeping wages down?\u201d Biden added.<\/p>\n<p>The Jan. 5 gatherings marked the first time Biden He met with him Cabinet since last October. Since Taking office January 2021: He has convened his Cabinet Six times as many secretaries<\/p>\n<h2>Biden Continues Bi-Partisan Push<\/h2>\n<p>Biden Has encouraged bi-partisanship, and has praised achievements made by \u201cDemocrats and Republicans working together\u201d Since his death, December Vacation in St. Croix.<\/p>\n<p>On Jan. 4, The president joined a bipartisan contingent, which included Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) In northern Kentucky.<\/p>\n<p>Standing The southern bank of the Ohio River In CovingtonDowntown Cincinnati The Brent Spence Bridge The background Biden praised the passage of his $1 trillion infrastructure bill\u00a0in late 2021 that designated money for bridges and roads, broadband networks, and water projects nationwide.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4962165\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Joe-Biden-GettyImages-1245985631-1200x800-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy size-large wp-image-4962165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/themes\/eet\/images\/white.png\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Joe-Biden-GettyImages-1245985631-1200x800-1.jpg\" alt=\"Joe Biden\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4962165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Joe-Biden-GettyImages-1245985631-1200x800-1.jpg\" alt=\"Joe Biden\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/noscript><\/figcaption><\/a> President Joe Biden During the conference, he speaks about the bipartisan legislation on infrastructure. Clay Wade Bailey Bridge In Covington, Ken., on Jan. 4, 2023. (Jim Watson\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/figure>\n<p>The More than $1.63 trillion in federal grants was awarded to legislation Ohio  Kentucky To improve the Brent Spence BridgeThe carries vehicles along Interstate 71 Interstate 75 more than the Ohio RiverTo ease traffic congestion on the existing structure, you will need to build a companion bridge.<\/p>\n<p>Biden The cooperation between the two parties was praised Ohio\u2019s senators\u2014Democrat Sherrod Brown And the recently retired Republican Rob Portman\u2014 Democrat Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine thanks for their perseverance in securing funding for the aging bridge.<\/p>\n<p>The structure opened in 1963 and now carries 160,000 vehicles a day\u2014double the number it was designed for.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs you know, because some of you traipsed down to the Brent Spence Bridge with me between Ohio and Kentucky, folks have been talking about repairing that bridge for decades. And we\u2019re finally getting it done,\u201d Biden He told him Cabinet.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re getting it done by working together, Democrats and Republicans\u2014which was my message yesterday when I was joined by Mitch McConnell and a Republican governor and others\u2014a bipartisan group of leaders \u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Ukraine War \u2018At a Critical Point\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>Before The Cabinet meeting, Biden A phone call was made with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.<\/p>\n<p>According To a White House Statement, the leaders discussed \u201ctheir common determination\u201d To provide ongoing support Ukraine For its war against Russia.<\/p>\n<p>The White House It was announced that \u201cthe United States will supply Ukraine with Bradley Fighting Vehicles (BFVs), and Germany intends to provide Ukraine with Marder Infantry Fighting Vehicles. Both countries plan to train Ukrainian forces on the respective systems,\u201d According to the statement.<\/p>\n<p>Biden His briefing Cabinet about the BFVs and also added, \u201cIn addition, we\u2019re going to help defend Ukraine Against Russian air attacks. Germany has also announced that it\u2019s going to provide the Ukrainians [weapons] Air attacks can be dealt with by a Patriot air defense system.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re going to provide an additional Patriot air defense battery,\u201d Biden said. \u201cThey work, and the Russians are beginning to realize that. They function well, and they\u2019re helping a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On Dec. 29, Biden Signed the $1.7 trillion Omnibus spending package, which includes $45 Billion in additional assistance Ukraine. The Aid announced Jan. The first part of the package is 5<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRight now, the war in Ukraine is at a critical point,\u201d Biden He told him Cabinet. \u201cWe Do everything possible to help them Ukrainians Resist Russian Aggression, and Russia This is not an attempt to slow down.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe actions they\u2019re taking are as barbaric as they were a year ago, and they\u2019re not letting up at all.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Regarding Jan. 6, Biden After the meeting, he told a reporter. \u201cPray God it never happens again.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"author_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"one_author_block round\">\n<div class=\"top_row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/author-jeff-louderback\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WEB_JeffLouderback.jpg\" alt=\"Jeff Louderback\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>Jeff Louderback The coverage White House For The Epoch Times.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Meeting with his Cabinet Secretaries Jan. 6, President Joe Biden His administration leaders were encouraged to implement important pieces 2021 legislation quickly. 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