Even with the Senate split 50-50, President Biden’s accomplishments in just two years are very impressive. His handling of covid-19 saved countless lives. Medicare coverage improved. Childhood poverty levels were cut in half. The bipartisan PACT Act and Safer Communities Act were passed. The CHIPS Act, which will strengthen American manufacturing and innovation, was passed.
We are already seeing the results of the infrastructure bill which was desperately needed here in Pennsylvania. The American Rescue Plan Act passed with little Republican support. This act’s purpose was to support small businesses and rescue the American economy from the public health and economic crisis that occurred during the previous administration.
The Inflation Reduction Act passed with zero Republican support. It includes a 15% minimum tax on companies with over $1 billion in earnings, a 1% excise tax on stock buybacks, improvements in health care and a lifeline to battle climate change. Biden is increasing the decimated IRS employee pool so that they can reduce Big Money’s tax evasion prevalent under President Trump.
The media and Republicans label Biden as senile and incompetent, but the facts indicate he may be the most consequential president in 40 years. In contrast, I see Trump’s main accomplishments as a $2 trillion tax break for Big Money and a packed ultra-right Supreme Court hell-bent on reducing our rights and freedoms.
Patricia Oliver
North Huntingdon