Often lost in the accounts of the accomplishments of the Biden-Harris administration, when they are even noted by the MSM, is the influence of VP Kamala Harris on the administration’s policies. That is not lost on President Joe Biden, who from the start, has insisted that their administration is a partnership, embracing VP Kamala Harris’ visionary thinking. VP Harris’ events this week allow a focus on her influence on policy.
Monday (Mar. 25), Vice President Harris met with President Bernardo Arevalo of Guatemala, announcing new initiatives to strengthen the U.S.-Guatemala relationship and update the U.S. strategy for addressing Root Causes of Migration in Central America. VP Harris also convened members of Central America Forward (CAF) , with President Arevalo attending. This work is all an extension of VP Harris’ initiatives as AG of California ( Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Convenes Immigration Advocates, Law Firms to Provide Legal Support to Children Seeking Refuge in the U.S.).
This is an excellent interview with President Bernardo Arevalo of Guatemala, explaining the importance of VP Kamala Harris’ work and focus on long term goals:
Tues. (Mar. 26) Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden campaigned together in Raleigh, North Carolina under the banner of Affordable Healthcare.
VP Kamala Harris’ influence on Biden-Harris policy is seen is 3 of the items in the list below, investing in youth mental health (Does VP Candidate Kamala Harris Know About ACEs? You Bet!), expanding access to Medicare and Medicaid and taking of the crisis of maternal mortality (Underwood and Vice President Harris Announce Administration's Strategy to Address Maternal Health Crisis).
Wed. (Mar. 27) Vice President Harris held a press call on artificial intelligence where she announced OMB's first government-wide policy to advance governance, innovation and risk management in Federal agencies’ use of artificial intelligence. As AG of California, VP Kamala Harris, was on the cutting edge of promoting private security while encouraging potential benefits of tech companies’ innovation (Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Announces Privacy Enforcement and Protection Unit; How Kamala Harris Changed Cybersecurity).
Ever the joyful warrior and always supporting and encouraging girls and women, VP Harris rounded off Women’s History Month (Wed. Mar. 27) hosting a reception for women in sports at her residence at the Naval Observatory.
VP Harris also took time Fri. (Mar. 29) to congratulate Beyonce on her new album, “Cowboy Carter”.
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