• apparitionist [none/use name]
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    3 years ago

    post a link, lib https://www.reuters.com/world/us/speech-biden-shift-build-back-better-bill-4-point-economic-rescue-plan-2022-02-28/

    Out is talk of remaking society with a Build Back Better social-spending agenda.

    In is talk of restraining deficits and putting an end to inflation, two of the concerns that Democrat Joe Manchin, the swing vote in the U.S. Senate, thought the administration had failed to emphasize enough.

    "the swing vote" is like pro wrestling kayfabe, he's a heel or face as needed.

    He will also announce plans to increase safety inspections at nursing homes to reduce their cost and bad patient outcomes, especially those owned by private equity firms.

    https://www.lohud.com/story/news/coronavirus/2021/02/18/andrew-cuomo-nursing-home-timeline/4492406001/

    He also wants the federal government to hire more people based on their skills instead of educational qualifications alone.

    "meritocracy is good, the problem is crony meritocrats"