U.S. President Joe Biden, facing congressional resistance to his proposals, will announce more than 50 executive actions on Tuesday aimed at advancing free preschool and expanding care for children, older Americans and those with disabilities.
$750 billion in fundingBut in the meantime, he is directing federal agencies to adopt measures that do not involve new spending to increase Americans' access to high-quality childcare and long-term care.
The White House is betting child- and elder-care programs, which are very popular with the public, can boost Biden's approval ratings as he nears an announcement of his candidacy for the 2024 presidential race. Other measures would improve access to home-based care for veterans, boost pay for early childhood educators, improve the quality of jobs caring for the elderly and those with disabilities and promote the right of care workers to unionize.
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