Biden's First External Schedule of the New Year in Kentucky... Accompanied by Republicans

[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] U.S. President Joe Biden will hold his first official external schedule of the new year with senior Republican officials from the opposition party. This is seen as a sign of his willingness to cooperate with the Republican Party, which will hold the majority in the House of Representatives this year.

The White House announced on the 1st (local time) that President Biden plans to visit Covington, Kentucky on the 4th to highlight the importance of the bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This visit is President Biden's first official external schedule after returning to official duties on the 3rd of the new year. Through his speech, President Biden is expected to emphasize that his economic plan is rebuilding infrastructure, creating good jobs, and revitalizing underserved communities.

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The schedule includes not only Democrats but also senior Republicans. White House Communications Deputy Director Hurby Ziskend announced on Twitter, "President Biden will be with senior Republicans this week to promote the Infrastructure Law." This is interpreted as a decision to send a message that the administration will govern through cooperation with the Republican Party, which secured the majority in the House in the November 8 midterm elections. Political media outlet The Hill evaluated, "this event reflects the White House's approach to emphasize bipartisanship following the midterm election results."

From the Republican side, local media expect Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, the top Senate Republican, and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to attend. Since McConnell's district is Kentucky, his attendance is highly likely. Additionally, Governor DeWine recently announced that more than $1 billion in funding will be provided to restore the Brent Spence Bridge connecting Kentucky and Ohio under the Infrastructure Law, so there is speculation that he may also attend this event.

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