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In his first presidential address to Congress, President Biden launched into a pitch for his American Families Plan, a roughly $1.8 trillion investment in education for children and young adults and child care assistance. The plan calls for free preschool for 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds, regardless of their family income, as well as two years of free community college for all Americans. Watch his remarks and read more here.
In his first presidential address to Congress, President Biden said it's "within our power" to end cancer, as part of a larger push for creating an advanced health research agency similar to the defense department's DARPA. Watch his remarks and read more here.
In his first presidential address to Congress, President Biden explicitly called for a $15 federal minimum wage, although it's something Congress would need to enact. "No one working 40 hours a week should live below the poverty line," he said. Watch his remarks and read more here.
In his first presidential address to Congress, President Biden focused on one word when discussing how America can meet the climate crisis: jobs. "There's no reason the blades for wind turbines can't be built in Pittsburgh instead of Beijing," Mr. Biden said. Watch his remarks and read more here.
In his first presidential address to Congress, President Biden talked about the impact of the American Rescue Plan, the stimulus package Congress passed and he signed into law to help stimulate the economy and fight the coronavirus. The package provided more than 160 million checks providing direct financial relief to Americans. Watch his remarks and read more here.
In his first presidential address to Congress, President Biden touted his administration's accomplishments in his first 100 days, particularly the number of COVID-19 vaccine shots that have been administered. He noted that 220 million shots have been provided, and said that 90% of Americans now live within five miles of a vaccination site. Watch his remarks and read more here.
In his first presidential address to Congress, President Biden said America is "choosing truth over fear, light over darkness" and the country "is on the move again." Watch his remarks and read more here.
In Jackson, Mississippi, residents found themselves without water for weeks this past winter. Wesley Lowery reports for 60 Minutes+, now streaming only on Paramount+, on why water issues have become the norm in the city.
If you've been working from home or your children are remote schooling, you may have noticed your electricity bill climbing up. But technology improvements and a tax credit extension are making it easier for homeowners to retrofit their places with green energy sources and save money. CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor Irina Ivanova joins CBSN to discuss why it could be a good time to consider updating your home with new power sources.
With the delay of the tax filing deadline this year, you can contribute to your traditional or Roth IRA accounts until May 17. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins CBSN to discuss how to make the most of your retirement savings.