'Sheriff Joe' Biden urges Cabinet to ensure fresh spending is used wisely

Biden holds a Cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington

November 13, 2021, 4:03 AM·1 min read

In this article:

Oops!
Something went wrong.
Please try again later.
Oops!
Something went wrong.
Please try again later.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden said he would urge his Cabinet on Friday to ensure that funding in a $1 trillion infrastructure bill and a separate $1.75 trillion social and climate measure still working its way through Congress were used wisely.

Biden said he would name a coordinator next week to oversee the infrastructure funding, in a role similar to one he held under former President Barack Obama that earned him the nickname "Sheriff Joe."

"One of our biggest responsibilities is to make sure the money is used efficiently and effectively," he said. "If we do it right ... we'll create millions of new jobs and grow the economy."

(This story corrects size of measure in first paragraph.)

(Reporting by Andrea Shalal; Editing by Chris Reese)

Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. In order to improve our community experience, we are temporarily suspending article commenting

WXYZ-Detroit Videos
Here's what the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill means for Michiganders
Congress cleared the $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act last week. So what exactly does that bill pay for here in Michigan?
2d ago
Reuters
Biden will nominate industry-friendly Califf to lead U.S. FDA
President Joe Biden on Friday said he would nominate Robert Califf for a second stint as commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and urged the Senate to swiftly confirm him. Califf, 70, a well-regarded cardiologist and researcher closely linked with the pharmaceutical industry, served as FDA commissioner from February 2016 until the end of then-President Barack Obama's second term in January 2017. "Dr. Robert Califf is one of the most experienced clinical trialists in the country, and has the experience and expertise to lead the Food and Drug Administration during a critical time in our nation's fight to put an end to the coronavirus pandemic," Biden said in a statement issued by the White House.
8h ago
Reuters
Biden plans big bipartisan bill signing; Republican backers face threats
The White House is planning a big ceremony on Monday for President Joe Biden's signing of the $1 trillion infrastructure bill Monday with Republican lawmakers, amid a toxic political climate in the United States. Officials are considering holding the event on the expansive White House South Lawn, where the presidential helicopter lands, to accommodate a large crowd invited to celebrate one of the president's biggest legislative achievements to date, a person familiar with the planning said. The White House said Biden will be joined by lawmakers who helped write the legislation and "a diverse group of leaders who fought for its passage across the country, ranging from governors and mayors of both parties to labor union and business leaders."
5h ago
Motorious
Survivor 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A Looks Fantastic
It’s an American original…
1d ago
Patriot Ledger
Widow sues Duxbury driver after husband dies in Weymouth pedestrian crash
A Pembroke woman is suing a Duxbury woman for allegedly hitting her husband as he crossed the street in Weymouth, leading to his death days later.
2h ago
Reuters
U.S. Senate Democrat Manchin opposes $4,500 EV union tax credit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Democratic Senator Joe Manchin said on Thursday he opposes a proposal in President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending and climate legislation that would give union-made U.S. electric vehicles a $4,500 tax incentive. Manchin's comments came at an event where Toyota Motor Corp said it would invest $240 million in its West Virginia engine and transmission plant to build hybrid transaxles. Manchin represents the state.
1d ago
Detroit Free Press
Jeff Blashill testy as Detroit Red Wings' power play comes up flat again
The Detroit Red Wings missed out on four power plays, including more than 80 seconds of 5-on-3 time in a 2-0 loss to the Washington Capitals.
3h ago
WPTV- West Palm Beach Scripps
Crocodile roaming North Palm Beach Country Club
A crocodile has become a regular on the greens at the North Palm Beach Country Club.
2d ago
Livingston Daily | Daily Press & Argus
Judge reinstates Rep. Jewell Jones' bond; prosecutors offer plea deal
The legislator, who was arrested in April, has until Dec. 10 to make a decision on whether to accept the prosecutor's plea deal.
2h ago
The Daily Beast
Fox ‘Straight News’ Anchor Stunned to Learn Biden Actually Runs the White House
Fox NewsFox News anchor Harris Faulkner had her conspiratorial bubble surprisingly burst on Thursday by Ari Fleischer of all people, who unequivocally told her that President Joe Biden does actually control the White House.After spending an inordinate amount of her Thursday morning interview with the former Bush flack discussing the right-wing outrage du jour—that Vice President Kamala Harris supposedly used a French accent—Faulkner, who has long been touted by Fox News as one of its “straight n
1d ago
HuffPost
Sharp-Eyed Readers Spot 1 Line In Judge’s Ruling Most Likely To Enrage Trump
"Gotta hurt," one Trump critic tweeted after spotting the line.
1d ago
Time
Biden Isn't Making Things Easy for Two of His Potential Successors
Thirteen years ago, Barack Obama deployed some of his cold-eyed analysis when it came time to pick a running mate. Despite the occasional gaffe and errant political admission, Biden was unfailingly loyal to Obama even when they had deep and sincere disagreements.
2h ago
The Daily Beast
Chris Christie Dishes on What Turned Him Off Working for Trump
Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/GettyWhen Chris Christie withdrew from consideration to be Donald Trump’s White House chief of staff in 2018, multiple outlets reported it was for family considerations and that the ex-governor was not officially offered the gig.But that may not be the full story. In his new book, Republican Rescue, due out next week from Threshold Editions and obtained by The Daily Beast, Christie claims that he was, indeed, offered the powerful position—
20h ago
Business Insider
Rep. Liz Cheney says House Republican leadership has 'lost their moral compass' over their silence on 'avowed white nationalist' Rep. Paul Gosar's violent AOC video
Gosar faces potential censure by the House after posting a video that he says was "truly a symbolic portrayal of a fight over immigration policy."
5h ago
HuffPost
White House Mocks 'Active Imagination' That Trump's Still Conducting Foreign Policy
The former president claimed he was sending his "envoy ambassador" to the Kosovo-Serbia border. The White House said he doesn't have one.
6h ago
American News
'Democracy has to be the answer': Aberdeen man announces intention to run for U.S. Senate
A former university professor and retired military man has announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate.
5h ago
Fox News
Jordan on Durham indictments: 'We told you so'
Rep. Jim Jordan had a message for those who pushed the anti-Trump dossier amid recent indictments out of the Durham investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe: “We told you so.”
1d ago
BBC
Kangana Ranaut: Row over Bollywood star's 'India got freedom in 2014' remark
Critics say Kangana Ranaut's controversial statement insults India's freedom fighters.
15h ago
National Review
Houthi Rebels Storm U.S. Embassy in Yemen, Take Hostages
Houthi rebels have stormed the American embassy in Yemen and taken hostages.
1d ago
The New York Times
Swift Ruling Tests Trump's Tactic of Running Out the Clock
WASHINGTON — On the surface, a judge’s ruling on Tuesday night that Congress can obtain Trump White House files related to the Jan. 6 riot seemed to echo another high-profile ruling in November 2019. In the earlier matter, a judge said a former White House counsel must testify about then-President Donald Trump’s efforts to obstruct the Russia investigation. In both cases, Democratic-controlled House oversight committees issued subpoenas, Trump sought to stonewall those efforts by invoking consti
1d ago

'Sheriff Joe' Biden urges Cabinet to ensure fresh spending is used wisely

Recommended Stories

Here's what the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill means for Michiganders

Biden will nominate industry-friendly Califf to lead U.S. FDA

Biden plans big bipartisan bill signing; Republican backers face threats

Survivor 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A Looks Fantastic

Widow sues Duxbury driver after husband dies in Weymouth pedestrian crash

U.S. Senate Democrat Manchin opposes $4,500 EV union tax credit

Jeff Blashill testy as Detroit Red Wings' power play comes up flat again

Crocodile roaming North Palm Beach Country Club

Judge reinstates Rep. Jewell Jones' bond; prosecutors offer plea deal

Fox ‘Straight News’ Anchor Stunned to Learn Biden Actually Runs the White House

Sharp-Eyed Readers Spot 1 Line In Judge’s Ruling Most Likely To Enrage Trump

Biden Isn't Making Things Easy for Two of His Potential Successors

Chris Christie Dishes on What Turned Him Off Working for Trump

Rep. Liz Cheney says House Republican leadership has 'lost their moral compass' over their silence on 'avowed white nationalist' Rep. Paul Gosar's violent AOC video

White House Mocks 'Active Imagination' That Trump's Still Conducting Foreign Policy

'Democracy has to be the answer': Aberdeen man announces intention to run for U.S. Senate

Jordan on Durham indictments: 'We told you so'

Kangana Ranaut: Row over Bollywood star's 'India got freedom in 2014' remark

Houthi Rebels Storm U.S. Embassy in Yemen, Take Hostages

Swift Ruling Tests Trump's Tactic of Running Out the Clock

President Joe Biden talks infrastructure at the Port of Baltimore

President Biden Touts Infrastructure Bill During Visit To Port Of Baltimore

What can Fort Smith expect from the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Bill?

Scoop: Biden appointing infrastructure chief to prevent fraud on $1.2 trillion

Here's what the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill means for Michiganders

Biden Visits Baltimore Port to Sell Infrastructure Spending

President Biden To Visit Woodstock, New Hampshire To Promote Infrastructure

President Biden talks infrastructure bill during Port of Baltimore visit

This week in Bidenomics: The win nobody noticed

Infrastructure bill includes $1 billion for Great Lakes restoration

Demanding that infrastructure be ‘paid for’ misses the whole point of investing in infrastructure

Wealthy Americans may get a tax cut 10 times bigger than a middle-class family in the Biden social spending bill

President Biden coming to Detroit next week to talk up infrastructure bill at GM plant

Biden claims progress afoot on supply chain crisis