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Women make history as Pelosi, Harris flank Biden for speech.

It marks a milestone in the nation's nearly 245-year history, and female lawmakers noted the symbolism regarding the strides that women have taken to reach positions of American power

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#BREAKING Biden hails US Covid fight as one of 'greatest logistical achievements'

#BREAKING US corporations, wealthy must 'pay their fair share': Biden

#UPDATE: The United States will stand up to China but is not looking for conflict, nor does it seek 'escalation' with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, says Biden

VIDEO: US corporations, wealthy must 'pay their fair share': Biden

US President Joe Biden calls for higher taxes on wealthy Americans and corporations as he seeks ways to pay for his massive spending proposals aimed improving infrastructure and the workforce

#UPDATE President Joe Biden triumphantly declared that the United States is "on the move again" in a rousing speech to Congress.

"America is ready for takeoff... We are working again, dreaming again, discovering again, leading the world again"

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VIDEO: US Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker Nancy Pelosi make history.

When US President Joe Biden delivered his debut speech to a joint session of Congress, history was made behind him, with two powerful women taking their places on the rostrum for the first time