Biden’s Policies Are Lowering the Costs of and Expanding Access to Health Care ArticleMar 15, 2023 Biden’s Policies Are Lowering the Costs of and Expanding Access to Health Care Recent legislative victories are making it easier for Americans to obtain health coverage, afford prescription drugs, and live healthier lives. Mar 15, 2023
Local communities are buying medical debt for pennies on the dollar—and freeing American families from the threat of bankruptcy In the NewsMar 10, 2023 Local communities are buying medical debt for pennies on the dollar—and freeing American families from the threat of bankruptcy State Rep. Michelle Grim (D-OH) describes how federal funding from the American Rescue Plan is being used to wipe medical debt in Ohio. An estimated 41,000 Ohio residents will see their medical debt erased thanks to the program that is being replicated in towns and local governments across the country. Mar 10, 2023 Fortune Michele Grim
Gene Sperling on Rebuilding the U.S. Economy PodcastMar 9, 2023 Gene Sperling on Rebuilding the U.S. Economy White House economist Gene Sperling joins "The Tent" to discuss the impact of the American Rescue Plan, President Biden’s legislative accomplishments and forthcoming budget, and MAGA Republican attacks on the LGBTQI+ community. Mar 9, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli
Year 2 of the American Rescue Plan: Stories of Historic Recovery Personal StoryMar 6, 2023 Year 2 of the American Rescue Plan: Stories of Historic Recovery On the second anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, Americans share how the legislation has affected their lives and communities. Mar 6, 2023
The American Rescue Plan’s Expanded Child Tax Credit Helped Struggling Families Weather the Pandemic Personal StoryMar 6, 2023 The American Rescue Plan’s Expanded Child Tax Credit Helped Struggling Families Weather the Pandemic A single mother from West Virginia used her monthly child tax credit to keep food on the table and her car running. Mar 6, 2023
Temporary Expansion of Child Tax Credit Helped Families Afford Rising Rent Personal StoryMar 6, 2023 Temporary Expansion of Child Tax Credit Helped Families Afford Rising Rent A single father from Maine experienced economic relief from the monthly child tax credit. Mar 6, 2023
Rural North Carolina Communities Connect to 21st Century Infrastructure Personal StoryMar 6, 2023 Rural North Carolina Communities Connect to 21st Century Infrastructure A rural North Carolina community received a grant from the American Rescue Plan to extend high-speed internet to its residents. Mar 6, 2023
Border City Receives American Rescue Plan Funding To Construct Commercial Port Personal StoryMar 6, 2023 Border City Receives American Rescue Plan Funding To Construct Commercial Port An Arizona county official describes the economic benefit of using American Rescue Plan funds to construct a commercial port at the U.S.-Mexico border. Mar 6, 2023
Local Government Uses American Rescue Plan Funds To Erase Medical Debt Personal StoryMar 6, 2023 Local Government Uses American Rescue Plan Funds To Erase Medical Debt An Ohio city councilwoman passed legislation allocating American Rescue Plan funds to wipe out medical debt in her community. Mar 6, 2023
The Biden Administration’s First 2 Years: Stories of Americans Who Benefit From a Government Invested in Their Future Personal StoryDec 12, 2022 The Biden Administration’s First 2 Years: Stories of Americans Who Benefit From a Government Invested in Their Future This collection features stories from Americans across the country whose lives and communities have benefited from the legislative and executive actions passed under the Biden administration. Dec 12, 2022
Nevada Tribe Uses Infrastructure Investments To Provide Clean Water for the Community Personal StoryDec 12, 2022 Nevada Tribe Uses Infrastructure Investments To Provide Clean Water for the Community The Biden administration’s economic investments help a Nevada Tribe to build a community wellness center and new drinking water infrastructure. Dec 12, 2022
A Memo to Democrats In the NewsOct 21, 2022 A Memo to Democrats Patrick Gaspard, Stanley B. Greenberg, Celinda Lake, and Mike Lux argue that Democrats need to center the economy in the 2022 midterm elections. Oct 21, 2022 The American Prospect Patrick Gaspard, Stanley Greenberg, Celinda Lake, 1 More Mike Lux
Recover, Rebuild, Reform: Stories of Americans Affected by the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act Personal StorySep 20, 2022 Recover, Rebuild, Reform: Stories of Americans Affected by the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act This collection features stories from people in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and New Hampshire whose lives have been improved by the legislation passed during the Biden administration’s first two years. Sep 20, 2022
The American Rescue Plan Helps Nevada Small-Business Owner Recover and Prosper After the Pandemic Personal StorySep 20, 2022 The American Rescue Plan Helps Nevada Small-Business Owner Recover and Prosper After the Pandemic A Latino small-business owner is using American Rescue Plan funds to expand his grocery store in a West Las Vegas food desert. Sep 20, 2022
Rural Arizonan Utilized American Rescue Plan Funds To Expand Broadband for Telehealth Personal StorySep 20, 2022 Rural Arizonan Utilized American Rescue Plan Funds To Expand Broadband for Telehealth An economic leader from Arizona used federal investments from the American Rescue Plan to bring a telehealth hub to her rural town. Sep 20, 2022
The American Rescue Plan Extends Affordable Care Act Subsidies To Lower Premiums for Arizonans Personal StorySep 20, 2022 The American Rescue Plan Extends Affordable Care Act Subsidies To Lower Premiums for Arizonans An Arizona retiree saved hundreds of dollars each month after the American Rescue Plan reduced Affordable Care Act premiums. Sep 20, 2022
The American Rescue Plan Supported Economic Recovery for Businesses in Underserved Communities Personal StorySep 20, 2022 The American Rescue Plan Supported Economic Recovery for Businesses in Underserved Communities A Georgia small-business owner received funds from the American Rescue Plan to help her business recover from the economic impact of the pandemic. Sep 20, 2022
Women’s Stories on Economic Justice and Health Care ArticleJul 27, 2022 Women’s Stories on Economic Justice and Health Care This storybook features women in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and New Hampshire whose stories center on issues from prescription drug pricing and health insurance, to child care and paid leave. Jul 27, 2022
New Hampshire Union Workers Enjoy Quality Health Care Personal StoryJul 27, 2022 New Hampshire Union Workers Enjoy Quality Health Care A cancer survivor describes how quality health insurance from her union job covered major surgeries and expensive medication. Jul 27, 2022
The ARP Helps New Hampshire Parents Afford Transportation to Work Personal StoryJul 27, 2022 The ARP Helps New Hampshire Parents Afford Transportation to Work A New Hampshire mother uses American Rescue Plan stimulus checks to afford transportation to work. Jul 27, 2022
Nevada Nonprofits Use ARP Funding To Invest in Reliable Internet for Local Libraries Personal StoryJul 27, 2022 Nevada Nonprofits Use ARP Funding To Invest in Reliable Internet for Local Libraries A Nevada nonprofit for local libraries utilizes American Rescue Plan funds to provide reliable internet to the community. Jul 27, 2022
The ARP Helped Some Nevada Residents Open Child Care Businesses Personal StoryJul 27, 2022 The ARP Helped Some Nevada Residents Open Child Care Businesses Faced with high child care costs, a Nevada mother and minister opened a child care center with funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. Jul 27, 2022
Busting the ‘Defund the Police’ Myth ArticleJul 6, 2022 Busting the ‘Defund the Police’ Myth Despite Republican claims, police in the largest Democrat-run cities have not been defunded. Jul 6, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Brought to You by Biden: Federal Investments From Coast to Coast ArticleApr 28, 2022 Brought to You by Biden: Federal Investments From Coast to Coast Communities nationwide are benefiting from infrastructure funding through the American Rescue Plan and the bipartisan infrastructure law. Apr 28, 2022 Zahir Rasheed
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