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Published: Feb. 2, 2021, 9:15 a.m.

The Giant Exhale 

First Female, First Indian, First Black Vice President escorted by Capitol Police Hero. Lady Gaga - Best National Anthem ever! 

And that outfit! J Lo! - Delivers again!  

Amanda Gorman, a 20-year-old poet from Los Angeles, emerges as the voice of the people. 

Rev. Silvester Beaman - pastors need to take note. 

Biden's speech highlights: “We must end this uncivil war,” “Just for a moment... stand in the shoes of another,” “I will always level with you.” 

Biden gets right to work. 

Some executive actions taken on the first day: Coronavirus - Launches a "100 Days Masking Challenge". 

Requires masks and physical distancing in federal buildings, on federal lands, and by government contractors, and urges states and local governments to do the same. 

And stops the United States' withdrawal from the World Health Organization, with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the head of the delegation to the WHO.  

Economy - Extends the existing nationwide moratorium on evictions and foreclosures until at least March 31. Extends the existing pause on student loan payments and interest for Americans with federal student loans until September 30. 

Equality - Rescinds the Trump administration's 1776 Commission. Prevents workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. 

Census - Requires non-citizens to be included in the Census and apportionment of congressional representatives. 

Immigration - Fortifies DACA after Trump's efforts to undo protections for undocumented people brought into the country as children. Reverses the Trump administration's restrictions on US entry for passport holders from seven Muslim-majority countries. Undoes Trump's expansion of immigration enforcement within the United States. Halts construction of the border wall by terminating the national emergency declaration used to fund. 

Ethics - Requires executive branch appointees to sign an ethics pledge barring them from acting in personal interest and requiring them to uphold the Department of Justice's independence. 

Regulation - Directs OMB director to develop recommendations to modernize regulatory review and undoes Trump's regulatory approval process. 

A great first day. - VP Harris swears into the Senate; a black man, a Latino, and a Jewish millennial - A normal press conference with a normal Press Secretary - Daily press briefings! - Despite the pandemic - a great celebration. 

A working President. 

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SOURCES: 

https://apple.news/A9xfGF5OuSHKg07ME9dOpAw https://youtu.be/cNFAICB8vxw 

https://thehill.com/homenews/news/535052-read-transcript-of-amanda-gormans-inaugural-poem

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