Harris to travel to Georgia on Wednesday
Kamala Harris will travel to Georgia to survey the impacts of Hurricane Helene on Wednesday, her office announced.
Harris will receive an on-the-ground briefing and will also provide updates on federal actions that are being taken to support emergency response and recovery efforts in Georgia and other impacted states in the southeast.
As of Monday, at least 15 people in Georgia have been killed by Hurricane Helene, including a first responder, according to local outlets.
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Biden on USMX and ILA negotiations: ‘Now is not the time for ocean carriers to refuse to negotiate a fair wage’
Here is Joe Biden’s statement on the negotiations between United States Maritime Alliance and the International Longshoremen’s Association:
“Collective bargaining is the best way for workers to get the pay and benefits they deserve. I have urged USMX, which represents a group of foreign-owned carriers, to come to the table and present a fair offer to the workers of the International Longshoremen’s Association that ensures they are paid appropriately in line with…
