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Rick Plant:
Thanks to President Biden manufacturing is thriving again and so is our auto industry. Manufacturing was in a deep recession under Criminal Donald.

US auto factories swung back into gear in October: govt



American car assembly lines roared back into action last month, according to official data released Tuesday, a sign the effects of the global semiconductor shortage that has hobbled production may be ending.

The gains at automakers helped propel US industrial production 1.6 percent higher in October, according to the Federal Reserve, about double expectations and gaining back ground lost in September, when supply constraints pushed output sharply lower.

The Fed said factories recovering from Hurricane Ida made up about half of the overall gain in production.

Manufacturing rose 1.2 percent, driven by an 11 percent increase in motor vehicles and parts, its first gain after two months of declines.

However, auto production was still 1.5 percent lower than October 2020, a sign of the lingering damage from the shortage of crucial computer chips that forced some factories to cut production.

"The level of manufacturing output is back above its pre-pandemic level, for the second time, and this time the absence of hurricanes and the continued strength in the regular monthly surveys points to further gains ahead," Ian Shepherdson of Pantheon Macroeconomics said.

Mining output rose 4.1 percent and utilities climbed 1.2 percent, the report said.

https://www.rawstory.com/us-auto-factories-swung-back-into-gear-in-october-govt/

Rick Plant:
Biden sells infrastructure law in visit to 'structurally deficient' New Hampshire bridge
The bridge has been on the state's "red list" since 2013, requiring inspections twice a year because of poor conditions.

President Joe Biden on Tuesday visited an 82-year-old steel bridge in rural New Hampshire that he pointed to as an example of how one of his biggest legislative victories will benefit communities across the country.

Biden said the bridge, which crosses the Pemigewasset River in the town of Woodstock, is just one of hundreds in urgent need of repair. The newly enacted infrastructure law, he said, will give states the funding to tackle those projects.

"This law is a blue collar blueprint to rebuild America and leaves nobody behind," Biden said.

The president also talked about how the $555 billion measure will expand broadband access, replace lead pipes and address the effects of climate change.

The bipartisan package will pump billions into shoring up the nation's roads, bridges, airports and seaports.

Tuesday’s event in New Hampshire, a day after a bill signing ceremony at the White House, is the first in a series of trips Biden and top administration officials plan to make to sell the infrastructure law to voters, with less than a year before the 2022 midterm elections. Biden is slated to travel to Detroit on Wednesday to meet with UAW workers who are building the next generation of electric vehicles.

Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, along with first lady Jill Biden and Cabinet officials will be making a similar push for the infrastructure law, the White House said.

Those efforts come alongside the administration’s goal to pass a $1.75 trillion social safety net bill that could be voted on by the House as early as this week. Biden said Tuesday he was confident that House lawmakers would pass the bill in the coming days.

The bridge in Woodstock has been on New Hampshire's "red list" since 2013, meaning it’s considered "structurally deficient" and requires inspections twice a year.

Biden said the bridge can only carry 20 ton trucks, rather than 40 ton trucks, and that without the bridge it would be a 10 mile detour to cross the river.

"These bridges are essential in small towns, rural areas, to farmers and small businesses, like in my state of Delaware," Biden said.

Biden's visit comes after the state's Republican governor, Chris Sununu, said he would not run for the U.S. Senate. Sununu was a top GOP recruit to take on incumbent Democrat Maggie Hassan, and his decision to instead seek re-election delivered a blow to the party's hopes of regaining control of the Senate. Polls have found Hassan vulnerable to a strong challenge.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/biden-sell-infrastructure-law-visit-structurally-deficient-new-hampshire-bridge-n1283931


President Biden leaves New Hampshire after speaking on infrastructure bill
President touches on some of $1.2 trillion bill's benefits for Granite Staters

WOODSTOCK, N.H. — Speaking in front of an 82-year-old bridge in Woodstock that is sorely in need of repair, President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill he signed into law will help fix it and the 214 other red-listed bridges in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire was Biden's first stop after signing the bill Monday. Amid light snow flurries, he spoke at the Route 175 bridge over the Pemigewasset River, which is a key route for emergency vehicles.

"This may not seem like a big bridge, but it saves lives and it solves problems," Biden said. "Let me tell you why: Businesses depend on it. Like the local propane company, or the sand and gravel company, or logging trucks. Public services depend on it, school buses, wastewater trucks cross it every day. It's essential to Woodstock Fire Station about a quarter-mile away. Without this bridge, as I said earlier, it's a 10-mile detour just to get to the other side."

The bridge has been red-listed since 2013, meaning it needs major repairs.

"Thanks to the infrastructure law, we’re going to make the most significant investment to modernize our roads and our bridges in 70 years. The law is going to speed up replacement of bridges by at least a year and allow New Hampshire to invest in other critical infrastructure needs," Biden said.

The president said neglecting road and bridge infrastructure is costly to Granite Staters.

"You have about 700 miles of highway in New Hampshire that’s listed in poor condition," Biden said. "Driving on these roads that need repair costs New Hampshire drivers an estimated extra $476 every year per person driving in gasoline, repairs and long commute times. That's $476 in hidden taxes on New Hampshire drivers as a result of deteriorating infrastructure."

Biden touted other parts of the infrastructure bill, such as replacing lead pipes and dealing with water contamination from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances

"Every American, every child should be able to turn on the faucet and drink clean water, which will also create thousands of good-paying jobs for plumbers and pipefitters replacing these pipes," Biden said.

He praised New Hampshire's congressional delegation, saying they pushed for other items, such as expanding high-speed internet.

"Today, one in every 10 New Hampshire households doesn't have internet subscriptions. And in a lot of places, there's no broadband infrastructure at all," Biden said. "And the law is going to make high-speed internet affordable and available everywhere in New Hampshire -- urban, suburban and rural. It's going to create jobs laying down those broadband lines in the 21st century America."

The president specifically cited U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen for her efforts to bring the bill across the finish line.

"(Shaheen was) the key member of this bipartisan group of senators that negotiated this infrastructure deal. You’re calm, common sense, as usual, always leads the way. I mean that sincerely," Biden said.

Earlier Tuesday, Biden was greeted at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport by Gov. Chris Sununu, who sent a letter to Biden raising several questions about the federal infrastructure funds. He said New Hampshire receives the lowest funding nationwide for highway programs and asked if Biden is willing to work with Congress for more equitable funding in the future.

Sununu also asked how much flexibility states will have in allocating the federal funds.

The governor met Biden at the airport and said in a written statement that the two had "a very pleasant conversation" in which they discussed inflation and workforce shortages, along with rising fuel costs.

https://www.wmur.com/article/joe-biden-woodstock-new-hampshire-11162021/38264578

Rick Plant:
17 Nobel Prize–winning economists back Biden’s $3.5 trillion Build Back Better plan
https://fortune.com/2021/09/21/nobel-prize-winning-economists-back-joe-biden-build-back-better-plan/

Rick Plant:
FBI raids home of MAGA clerk Tina Peters — and Lauren Boebert's former campaign manager



The FBI on Tuesday raided the homes of Mesa County, Colorado clerk Tina Peters and three associates, as part of its investigation into whether the MAGA-loving official was involved in an election security breach.

"The FBI carried out a court-ordered search of Peters' home in Mesa County early Tuesday morning, leaving her 'terrified,' Peters said Tuesday night in an appearance on Lindell TV, an online channel run by MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, a Trump supporter and proponent of discredited claims the 2020 election was stolen," Colorado Politics reports. "Lindell said one of the homes raided by law enforcement authorities belongs to Sherronna Bishop, a Garfield County resident and former campaign manager for U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert."

The Daily Beast notes that Peters, who has been stripped of her ability to run elections in the county, was "involved in an amateur QAnon-tied investigation of voter fraud in the 2020 election."

"Peters briefly became a star on the right last summer when she appeared at MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell's 'cyber-symposium' on voter fraud," according to the Daily Beast. "A few days before her appearance, alleged QAnon mastermind Ron Watkins posted images from Mesa County voting machines, while hard drives from the county's equipment later leaked online. That inspired suspicions that Peters was somehow involved in the potentially illegal leak, and she briefly went into hiding."

https://www.rawstory.com/mike-lindell-2655749166/

Rick Plant:
How Tucson and Arizona benefit from Biden's infrastructure bill

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan infrastructure bill into law on Monday that gives more than a trillion dollars to public works projects nationwide. More than 7 billion is coming to Arizona.

“One trillion dollars, this historic funding for infrastructure, we’re going to feel it directly here in Pima County,” said Adelita Grijalva, Pima County Supervisor, District 5.

The largest portion of the money, around $5 billion, is going into highway projects such as widening Interstate 10.

“Traffic delays continue to interfere on our quality of life," said Andrés Cano, Arizona State Representative, District 3. "I think ultimately the bottom line is that these dollars are going to be able to create jobs, provide good opportunity to make the investments we need in the infrastructure that has gone underserved.”

There’s investment in low-emission transportation, with $118 million going to Sun Tran buses.

“It allows us to set up the stations," Grijalva said. "Where are you going to plug all of these zero-emission electric vehicles? We don’t have the infrastructure for that right now, but we will after this.”

Representatives want to use some of the money to rebuild the Drexel Bridge, connecting southern Tucson to the rest of the city.

“In reality, what we now have is an opportunity to be able to say this is a key priority for southern Arizona,” Cano said.

The bill also promises to improve the infrastructure of public water systems, the hope is to bring reusable, clean water to Tucson.

“It's an existential issue, water security, water contamination," said Steve Kozachik, Tucson City Council member. "When we’re getting ready to serve ground water necessarily because of the situation in the Colorado River and Lake Mead.

More than $500 million are going towards renovating land ports of entry along Arizona’s southern border.

"It’s better for both communities, both Arizona and Mexico, to have that cross-commerce happen faster,” Grijalva said.

The bill invests $100 million to create affordable, high-speed internet access across the country. There's also specific funding set aside for rural communities in Arizona. Part of that funding will go towards a permanent Affordable Connectivity Benefit program. The program provides low-income families with a monthly voucher for $30 to access internet.

Arizona will also get money for wildfire management, and $54 million per year to replace lead pipes.

https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/how-tucson-and-arizona-benefit-from-bidens-infrastructure-bill

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