Tasos Katopodis, Getty ImagesMilitary personal stage outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C., as President Joe Biden speaks during a joint session of Congress on April 28, 2021. On the eve of his 100th day in office, Biden spoke about his plan to revive America’s economy and health as it continues to recover from a devastating pandemic. He delivered his speech before 200 invited lawmakers and other government officials instead of the normal 1,600 guests because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Doug Mills, The New York TimesSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., center, raises his fists as he enters the House Chamber before President Joe Biden's address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.- Jonathan Ernst, Getty ImagesHouse Republican Conference Chairperson Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., shakes hands with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on the floor of the House Chamber as they await the start of President Joe Biden's first address to a joint session of the Congress at the U.S. Capitol in in Washington, D.C. on April 28, 2021. On the eve of his 100th day in office, Biden spoke about his plan to revive America’s economy and health as it continues to recover from a devastating pandemic.
- Jonathan Ernst, AFP via Getty ImagesSen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, talks with freshman Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., as they wait for the start of President Joe Biden's first address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on April 28, 2021.
- Chip Somodevilla, AFP via Getty ImagesUS President Joe Biden, center, greets Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., with a fist bump before addressing a joint session of congress in the House chamber of the Capitol on April 28, 2021.
- Melina Mara, AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Joe Biden arrives to address a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on April 28, 2021.
- Michael Reynolds, Getty ImagesPresident Joe Biden, right, greets U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts before Biden delivered a speech to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on April 28, 2021.
- Jonathan Ernst, AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Joe Biden receives a standing ovation as he arrives to address a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on April 28, 2021. Biden delivered his speech before 200 invited lawmakers and other government officials instead of the normal 1600 guests because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- Melina Mara, AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Joe Biden hands his speech to Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., as he gets ready to speak to a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., on April 28, 2021.
- Chip Somodevilla, Getty ImagesPresident Joe Biden addresses a joint session of congress as Vice President Kamala Harris, left, and Speaker of the House U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., right, look on in the House chamber of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on April 28, 2021.
- Andrew Harnik, AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Joe Biden turns to applaud Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., as he gets ready to speak to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on April 28, 2021.
- Melina Mara, The Washington Post via AP, PoolVice President Kamala Harris, left, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., stand and applaud as President Joe Biden addresses a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.
- Chip Somodevilla, AFP via Getty ImagesUS Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., listens during President Joe Biden's address to a joint session of congress in the House Chamber of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on April 28, 2021. Sen. Manchin is a moderate whose vote is crucial to advancing the president's agenda.
- Melina Mara, The Washington Post via AP, PoolPresident Joe Biden addresses a joint session of Congress, Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
- (Michael Reynolds, Pool via AP)Members of congress stand as President Joe Biden speaks to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in the House Chamber at the Capitol in Washington.
- Melina Mara, The Washington Post via Getty Images, PoolRep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., listens as President Joe Biden addresses a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., on April 28, 2021.
- Melina Mara, The Washington Post via Getty Images, PoolPresident Joe Biden addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on April 28, 2021.
- Chip Somodevilla, Pool via APPresident Joe Biden addresses a joint session of Congress, Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in the House Chamber at the Capitol in Washington, as Vice President Kamala Harris, left, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., look on.
- Melina Mara, The Washington Post via Getty Images, PoolSenate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., listens as President Joe Biden addresses a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., on April 28, 2021.
- Doug Mills, The New York TimesPresident Joe Biden, center, flanked by US Vice President Kamala Harris, left, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on April 28, 2021.
- (Melina Mara, The Washington Post via AP, PoolVice President Kamala Harris, center, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., right, stand and applaud as President Joe Biden addresses a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.
- Andrew Harnik, AFP via Getty ImagesUS Vice president Kamala Harris, left, applauds as Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, center, and President Joe Biden bump elbows after he addressed a joint session of Congress in the House chamber of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on April 28, 2021.
- Doug Mills, The New York TimesPresident Joe Biden greets lawmakers after delivering an address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on April 28, 2021.
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Military personal stage outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C., as President Joe Biden speaks during a joint session of Congress on April 28, 2021. On the eve of his 100th day in office, Biden spoke about his plan to revive America’s economy and health as it continues to recover from a devastating pandemic. He delivered his speech before 200 invited lawmakers and other government officials instead of the normal 1,600 guests because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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By Katie Rausch | krausch@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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President Joe Biden delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress Wednesday evening in Washington, D.C.
Biden marked his first 100 days in office as the nation pushes out of a menacing mix of crises, making his case before a pared-down gathering of mask-wearing legislators because of pandemic restrictions.
Speaking in highly personal terms while demanding massive structural changes, the president urged a $1.8 trillion investment in children, families and education to help rebuild an economy devastated by the virus and compete with rising global competitors.
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