Biden to pitch ‘family plan’ in speech to Congress ahead of 100th day in office

Wed, 28 Apr, 2021 - 11:21

Jonathan Lemire and Josh Boak, Associated Press reporters

Marking his first 100 days in office, US President Joe Biden will use his first joint address to Congress to pitch a 1.8 trillion dollar (£1.3 trillion) investment in children, families and education that would fundamentally transform the role government plays in American life.

Mr Biden will make his case before a pared-down gathering of mask-wearing legislators due to coronavirus restrictions, and in a US Capitol still surrounded by black fencing after insurrectionists protesting against his election occupied the very dais where he will stand.