Fortune: “Biden’s State of the Union–and the stories people from across the country are telling us–make the case for economic optimism”
In his State of the Union address, President Biden outlined his economic plan: “Investing in places and people that have been forgotten. … That’s why we’re building an economy where no one is left behind. Jobs are coming back, pride is coming back because of choices we made in the last several years. … A blue-collar blueprint to rebuild America and make a real difference in your lives at home.” Today, an opinion article in Fortune detailed the real-life impact of the President’s policies on working families. Stories from Americans “show just how transformative and significant these policies are. For instance, Americans have already saved thousands of dollars on health care costs, including through a $35 cap on insulin costs for Medicare beneficiaries. That’s life-changing for people like Robin , a senior who still works part-time because she’s been paying for insulin priced at $1,800 a month.” We need to finish the job, but Americans are feeling increasi...