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Biden Admits Communication Lapse on Oil Spill | Reuters reports that Vice President Joseph Biden, Jr. stated that the White House has been heavily involved with BP’s efforts to stop the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, but has failed to communicate its efforts effectively.
The oil spill, one of the biggest challenges President Obama has faced in this term, is causing a [...]
In Embarrassing Biden During Visit, Israel Jeopardizes Protection from Iran
By Alec Rivera
Published: March 16, 2010
In Embarrassing Biden During Visit, Israel Jeopardizes Protection from Iran | Newsweek reports that Biden’s visit to Israel, originally a gesture of friendship and assurance of support against Iran, turned into a disaster after officials in Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government announced more settlements in East Jerusalem, a heavily disputed territory between the Israeli and West Bank governments. The implications of this move jeopardize the United [...]
Biden says “Window Closing for Healthcare Reform”
By Alec Rivera
Published: December 21, 2009
Biden says "Window Closing for Healthcare Reform" | The Washington Post reports that Vice President Joseph Biden, Jr. is calling upon Congress to wrap-up a massive health care reform bill before it becomes a missed opportunity and gets held off for another generation. The legislation would overhaul the $2.5 trillion industry, which accounts for roughly one-sixth of the US economy, in the biggest [...]
Biden May Be Second Most-Powerful VP
By Alec Rivera
Published: November 30, 2009
Biden May Be Second Most-Powerful VP | The Los Angeles Times reports that, according to a the New York Times magazine, Vice President Joseph Biden, Jr. may be the second most-powerful VP ever…right behind former Vice President Dick Cheney. Biden has only been in office for 321 days and already, he’s been granted a lot of legroom and power, especially when it [...]
On Afghanistan, Biden’s Skepticism Caused Delay, But Strategy is Better for It
By Alec Rivera
Published: November 26, 2009
On Afghanistan, Biden's Skepticism Caused Delay, But Strategy is Better for It | The Daily Star reports that, now that President Obama is on the verge of announcing his decision on Afghan troop levels, it is time to reflect on the role Vice President Joseph Biden, Jr. played on the process. Biden was highly skeptical of a troop increase in March, and his views on the second [...]
Steve Clemmons: Give Joe Biden MVP Award This Week on Obama Foreign Policy Team
By Alec Rivera
Published: November 11, 2009
Steve Clemmons: Give Joe Biden MVP Award This Week on Obama Foreign Policy Team | In the Huffington Post, contributor Steve Clemons give Vice President Joseph Biden, Jr. much praise for helping negotiate the Iraqi Parliament’s passage of bill which sets provincial elections for January, while ensuring that the US drawdown continues on-schedule. This was just one of his many victories in foreign policy this week.
The Iraqi provinciql elections are [...]
Biden has Become a Key Part of Obama’s Inner-Circle
By Alec Rivera
Published: November 5, 2009
Biden has Become a Key Part of Obama's Inner-CircleCNN.com reports that Vice President Joseph Biden, Jr. is becoming quite an influential member of President Obama’s cabinet. Part of the reason may be Biden’s expert understanding of the Senate and it’s workings. Another part? The same reason he always seems to be getting into trouble: Joe is plainspoken, direct, and honest.
In the early days [...]
Biden Administers Oath, Closed to Press
By Alec Rivera
Published: November 4, 2009
Biden Administers Oath, Closed to Press | The Los Angeles Times reports that Vice President Joseph Biden, Jr. will be sworn in to the president’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities. This oath, however, is closed to the press.
This secret oath comes after a campaign where the Obama camp spent over $700 billion and promised transparency in the election-night acceptance speech. Some [...]
Biden and Palin Duke it Out in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia
By Alec Rivera
Published: November 3, 2009
Biden and Palin Duke it Out in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia | ABC News reports that, in a rematch of the 2008 Presidential Election, Vice President Joseph Biden, Jr. and Sarah Palin are playing top-surrogate in three key races today: New York’s 23rd District Congressional Special Election, New Jersey’s gubernatorial election, and Virginia’s gubernatorial election.
In the key New York race, Palin has endorsed the candidate running on [...]
Biden Confident in Recovery, Despite Job Numbers
By Alec Rivera
Published: November 2, 2009
Biden Confident in Recovery, Despite Job Numbers | 
The Hill reports that, on CNN’s “State of the Union” with John King, Vice President Joseph Biden, Jr. made public his belief that the economy has hit rock bottom. Nonetheless, Biden stressed that despite good numbers, many Americans still felt like they were in an economic depression.
Biden’s comments come as a heated debate takes shape [...]