MJ Lee

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Biden on the experience families have had through the nationwide baby formula shortage: "The anxiety... is pretty profound." — PolitiTweet.org

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The word "crisis" has been uttered more than once during this baby formula meeting with President Biden. — PolitiTweet.org

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“We knew from the very beginning this would be a very serious event.” https://t.co/QurWn91rVK — PolitiTweet.org

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Multiple baby formula manufacturer reps have now told President Biden at ongoing meeting at the White House that as soon as Abbott baby formula recalls happened, they recognized it would be hugely problematic — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @AlyssaRosenberg: My hair caught on fire when I heard folks say "just breastfeed" because "it's free" in response to the formula shortag… — PolitiTweet.org

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Yellen's full comments on inflation here, from @Kevinliptakcnn: https://t.co/k8Z3RKXrpA — PolitiTweet.org

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"The Secretary was pointing out that there have been shocks to the economy that have exacerbated inflationary pressures which couldn’t have been foreseen 18 months ago, including Russia’s decision to invade Ukraine, multiple successive variants of COVID, and lockdowns in China." — PolitiTweet.org

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A Treasury spokesperson sends along this statement following Janet Yellen's comment to Wolf earlier that she had been "wrong" last year about the path of inflation: https://t.co/68XQujWvXb — PolitiTweet.org

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Asked about whether the Federal Reserve has mismanaged inflation concerns, Yellen says he will not comment on Fed's policies. — PolitiTweet.org

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Yellen" "I think I was wrong then about the path that inflation would take/ As I mentioned there have been unanticipated and large shocks to the economy." Last year, Yellen had said there's a "small risk" of inflation and that it would be "manageable." — PolitiTweet.org

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to Wolf: "Inflation is the number one concern for President Biden." — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Mr_JCE: Meet the TX man who’s making customized caskets for each of the 19 young victims and two teachers from the school shooting in #… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @ShimonPro: In a tight-knit community where Border Patrol, police and state troopers are recognized not just as heroes — but as cousins,… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @EliStokols: .@PressSec still can't confirm if AMLO will attend the Summit of the Americas. Which starts next week... "I don't have a l… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @kaitlancollins: Asked about how officials referred to inflation as “transitory” for so long & if that was a mistake, Biden’s economic a… — PolitiTweet.org

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New Zealand banned all military-style semi-automatic weapons, assault rifles and high-capacity magazines, and the announcement came "72 hours after the Christchurch attacks."  -CNN story from March 2019 https://t.co/LN1mCjYfl3 — PolitiTweet.org

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Ardern said after the Christchurch mosque shootings, “the New Zealand public had an expectation that if we knew what the problem was that we that we do something about it.” “The New Zealand public set the expectation, first and foremost.” https://t.co/ExtRjjImRf — PolitiTweet.org

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I asked New Zealand PM Ardern after her meeting w/ Biden how world leaders are processing mass shootings in the US (Biden himself has recently reflected on how uniquely American they are).   Her response is worth reading, as Congress, again, debates gun laws: https://t.co/d0anvrvM14 — PolitiTweet.org

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Yup and that was a "BTS 화이팅!" yelled out in the White House press briefing room, as the group exited the room. — PolitiTweet.org

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BTS also said the BTS army consists of people of all backgrounds, and their music brings everyone together. — PolitiTweet.org

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They said as hate crimes against Asian Americans are on the rise, they wanted to help by using their voice. — PolitiTweet.org

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BTS members talking about this being the final day of AAPI Heritage Month. — PolitiTweet.org

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BTS, in the White House briefing room (and the internet breaking): https://t.co/8v9e8OIxgT — PolitiTweet.org

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This is not normal https://t.co/GP0GhT2AeR — PolitiTweet.org

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More on Biden-BTS meeting: It was the White House that extended invitation for BTS to come to WH. The group will be filming "digital content" for WH and discuss issues on Asian inclusion, representation & diversity, and anti-Asian hate crimes & discrimination, per official. — PolitiTweet.org

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BTS is at the White House now, per WH official. — PolitiTweet.org

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This chyron is just unbearable: https://t.co/8vP9oX0ZyI — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Kevinliptakcnn: "I will meet with the Congress on guns, I promise you," Biden says in the Oval Office when asked whether he would sit d… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @TheLeadCNN: Biden says the Second Amendment isn't “absolute” as he voices optimism for GOP support on new gun laws @mj_lee reports http… — PolitiTweet.org

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The painting is held behind a thick glass case, an effective shield against pastries. https://t.co/1r73N01rLw — PolitiTweet.org