WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden took to the dais of the House for his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, aiming to pitch an $1.8 trillion investment in children, families and education that would fundamentally transform the role government plays in American life, while also calling on lawmakers to negotiate Medicare prescription drug costs.Biden also planned to tout his administration’s successful efforts in facilitating COVID-19 vaccinations for 200 million people within his first 100 days in the White House.
He had originally set a goal for 100 million vaccinations by his first 100 days. The White House previously released brief excerpts of Biden’s speech, which comes on the eve of his 100th day in office.Biden.