>> and now it's 6 o'clock. we are waiting for president biden's first address to a joint session of congress as we're taking a live look at the at the capitol building this speech falling. they keep saying 100 days, but no, this is his 99th day in office. and let's take a look at the white house as we give you a view here. very nice night in washington, the address will be held. >> at the capitol a few blocks away. it is expected to look different from recent presidential addresses inside the capitol. and that is due to the coronavirus pandemic and security concerns after the january insurrection. good evening. thanks for joining us for kron 4 news at 6. i'm ken wayne and i'm catherine heenan. the president going big tonight with a very aggressive expensive proposed agenda. he is unveiling his next 1.8 trillion dollar stimulus package. >> it is centered on families. it includes universal

preschool free community college for paid family leave. there will be childcare spending caps and a series of tax hikes to help pay for this program in his american families plan. the president will also roll out some legislation to try to reform unemployment insurance. >> and give the irs authority to regulate paid tax preparers any moment now. general william walker, the house sergeant at arms will announce to that speaker, the house, nancy pelosi that president biden is inside the chamber and we take a live look inside. we'll see more people coming into the chamber. the total number of attendees in the chamber right now is about 200 in past addresses as many as 1600 people. we're inside. but all that, of course, was pre covid. >> and no chaos. so for example, even the first lady. she will have but they will be a virtual cast, including a pandemic frontline diner ce. i

for fun or son. houston and a daca recipient. also a young, a person who has a gun violence prevention advocate and executive director of a gun violence prevention group anyway. those people will be virtually tuning in as guests of the first lady. and again, we're talking earlier can about what a sight that this is another first a vice president. kamala harris speaker nancy pelosi. again, 2 bay icahn side by side will be behind the president tonight, specifically san francisco. you have kamala harris, a former district attorney for the city of san francisco and speaker pelosi. >> of course, the representative for the city of san francisco in congress and the most powerful democrats in the house of representatives. so this is really a remarkable scene and this will probably make a lot newspapers and websites as showing the 2 of them standing side by side. you know, someone was talking earlier about what the

>> address to congress look like a president trump at that time in the middle of an impeachment trial. that was the evening nancy pelosi ended up tearing up her copy of the script. and that's when rush limbaugh got it was a given congressional presidential medal of freedom believe is like that are what you different vibe i think would be safe to say tonight. well, we're not going to hear big rounds of applause, not likely. i mean, smaller rounds of applause because there's only 200 people in there a number of them are republicans. it's not likely they're going to be cheering for much of what the president has to say tonight. >> but you do have some democrats air and you know, in the past the speeches are often interrupted by cheering from either side depending on what the the president is talking about. but this is going to be much calmer quieter speech in washington, dc. yeah. and very striking. again, the fact that we people wearing masks obviously. >> this is a first for an address of this kind. and as you mentioned, not many people

in there. some members of congress have to be up in the gallery because there are not enough seats to have everyone properly spaced out otherwise and who's that? can't tell. it looks like they're giving thumbs up. it looks like the president standing right there behind everybody's wearing masks now. so it's going to sound like yes, he was charging at arms. >> and that surgeon general >> the president of the united states. >> that see the fist pumps, which is something that was discussed prior to this about whether or not there be. and he contacted think they're trying to discourage. fist bumps and maybe oval bumps. but it looks like that people opting for the fist and. these times it's it's these little things they would get any attention now it's it's

something that and apparently every move here has been carefully part of that. they debated. >> whether the president should wear a mask walking in and. obviously the decision is yes, he is. he will take that mask off right before he speaks. he will put it back on. right before he leaves the chamber. and speaking of preparing, they say he's been working. i mean, presidents always say actively involved in the speech. but apparently he has been working on this for weeks. insisting on new drafts very detailed. participation in the speech. >> i think he said it time to time. yes. i have the high

privilege. >> and the honor to present to you. the president of the united states. >> thank you. thank you. thank you. >> that's in trouble understand is good to be almost home. down the hall. anyway, thank madam speaker. madam vice president. >> it has ever said those words from this podium. no president ever said those

words. >> and it's about time. first lady. >> second gentleman. she just. >> members of the united states congress in the distinguished guest. my fellow americans. while the ascending tonight is familiar. this gathering. just a little bit different. reminder of the extraordinary times throughout our history. presidents have come to this chamber. to speak to congress, to the nation and the world. to declare war to

celebrate peace to announce new plans possibilities. i come to talk about crisis an opportunity. by rebuilding the nation revitalizing our democracy. and winning the future for america. i stand here tonight. one day shy. of the 100th day. my administration. since i took the oath of office and looked in my hand off our family bible. and we heard in the nation. we all didn't. it was in crisis. the worst pandemic in a century. the worst economic crisis since the great depression. the worst attack on our democracy since the civil war. after just 100 days. i can report to the nation. america is on the move again. and the possibility.

crisis. the opportunity. setbacks in the strand. we all know. life can knock us down. but in america we never, ever, ever stay down. americans always get out. today. that's what we're doing. america's rising to new. choosing hope over fear. truth over lies and light over darkness. after 100 days and rescue in reno. america is ready for takeoff. in my view. we're working to gain. dreamy again. discovered again. and leading the world again. we have shown each other and the world that there's no quit in america,

100 days ago. america's house was on fire. we had to act. thanks to extraordinary leadership of speaker pelosi men who are majority leader schumer. and the overwhelming support of the american people. democrats, independents and republicans. we did that. together. we passed the american rescue plan. one most consequential rescue packages in american history. we're already seeing the results. already seen the results. after i promise. we get 100 million covid-19 vaccine shots in the people's arms and a 100 days. we will have provided over 220 million covid shots in game. we're

marshaling. everyone so we're marshaling every federal resource. we've got vaccines nearly 40,000 pharmacies. over 700 community health centers. where the poorest of the poor. can be reached. we're setting up community vaccination sites. developing mobile units to get to hard to reach communities. today. 90% of americans now 5 miles of a vaccination site. everyone. over the age of 16, everyone. >> is now eligible to get vaccinated right now right away. >> go get vaccinated in america. and get the vaccination. available. eligible now.

>> why was sworn in january 20th less than one percent of the seniors in america are fully vaccinated against covid-19. 100 days later, 70%. of seniors in america over 65 are protected fully protected. senior deaths from covid-19 or down 80% since january. down 80% because of all of you. and more than half of all the adults in america. i've got least one shot. a mass vaccination center glendale, arizona. i asked the nurse. i said what's it like? she looked at me and she said. every shot. he's given a dose of hope. the phrase, a dose of hope. a dose of hope for educator in florida as a child suffering from autoimmune disease wrote to me says she's worried she was worried about bringing the virus home. she

said then got vaccinated at a large site in her car. she said she sat in her car when she got back. just cried. cried out of joy. he cried out of relief. parents. see the smiles on the kids faces for those who are able to go back to school. because the teachers and school bus drivers and cafeteria workers have been vaccinated. grandparents. hugging their children and grandchildren instead of pressing hands against the window. to say goodbye. the generation. who sees me everything. you know, they're still. you all know. you know better any group americans. they're still more work to do to beat this virus. we can't let our guard. but tonight. i can say 8 because of you. the american people.

our progress these past 100 days against one of the worst pandemics in history. has been one of the greatest logistical achievements. just to go and she admits his country's ever seen. what else. have we done most first 100 days. we kept our commitment. democrats and republicans. sending $1400 rescue checks to 85% of american households. we're already sent more than what's 160 million checks out the door. it's making a difference. you don't own your home. for many people to thank you all the difference in the world. the single mom in texas who wrote me. she said. she couldn't work. he said the relief check. put food on the table and saved her and her son from eviction from her apartment. the grandmother virgin utah only hsu

immediately took her granddaughter to the eye doctor. something she says she put off for months because she didn't have the money. one of the defining images, at least from my perspective in this crisis is banned. lined up. cars lined up for miles. people just barely ever start to his cars. nice cars. lined up for miles. we've from box of food to be put in their trunk. i don't know about you, but i didn't ever think i see that number. and all of this is to know 4 of their own. no fault of their these people are in this position. that's when the rescue plan. is delivering food and nutrition assistance to millions of americans facing hunger. hunger is down sharply already. we're also providing

rental assistance. you'll notice that the american people want to make sure they understand. keeping people from being evicted from their homes. providing loans to small businesses to reopen. keep your employees on the job. during these 100 days, an additional 800,000 americans enrolled in the affordable care act. when i established a special sign-up that 800,000 that period. making one of the largest one time ever investment ever. improving health care for veterans. critical investments to address the opioid crisis. maybe most importantly. thanks to american rescue plan run track. child poverty in america in half.

>> then the process. >> and this is all going on. the economy created more than 1 million 300 thousand new jobs and 100 days. >> more jobs first. more jobs in the first 100 days. >> and any president on record. >> international monetary fund. international. monetary fund. >> there's now estimating our economy will grow at a rate of more than 6% this year. we the fastest pace of economic growth in this country in nearly 4 decades. america's movie. moving forward. but we can't stop now. we're in competition with china and other countries. to win in the 21st century. we're great

inflection point history. we have to do more than just build back better. the bill back up to build back better. we have to compete. we're strenuously that we have. throughout our history. think about it. public investment in infrastructure. has literally transform america. our attitudes as well as opportunities. the transcontinental railroad. interstate highways united 2 oceans and brought a totally new age of progress. united states of america. universal public schools and open wide. the doors of opportunity scientific breakthroughs took us to the moon now around mars discovery vaccines gave us the internet and so much more. these are investments we made together as one country. investments that only the governor was in a position to make. time and again. propel

us into the future. that's why i proposed the american jobs plan. once in a generation investment in america itself. this is the largest jobs plan since war 2. creates jobs to upgrade our transportation infrastructure. jobs, modernizing our roads, bridges highways. jobs, building ports and airports. real carter's transit lines. it's clean water. and today up to 10 million homes in america and more than 400,000 schools and child care centers. lead them, including drinking water. a clear and present danger to our children's health. american jobs plan, creates jobs, replacing 100%

of the nation's lead pipes and service line. so every american. drink. >> and the process will create thousands thousands of good-paying jobs. that creates jobs, connecting every american with high speed internet. >> including 35%. >> of the rural america. this still doesn't have it. it's going help our kids and our businesses succeed in the 21st century economy. >> i'm asking the vice president to lead this effort issue. >> because i know get done. great job building a modern power grid. >> our grids are vulnerable to storms hacks. catastrophic failures with tight tragic results. as we saw in texas

and elsewhere during the winter storms. american jobs plan will create jobs late thousands of miles of transmission lines need to build. >> are resilient and fully clean grit. >> we can do that. american jobs plan. >> will help millions of people get back to their jobs. and back to their careers. 2 million women. have dropped out of the workforce during this pandemic. 2 million. and too often because they couldn't get the care they need. to care for their child. our care for an only parent. who needs help. 100,000 families. rhonda medicare waiting this right now. to get home care for their aging parents. her loved one with disability. if you think it's

not important, check out your own district. democrat or republican. democrat to republican voters. they're great concern almost as much as the chairman is taking care. i really loved one who can't be left alone. medicaid contemplated with this plan is going to help those families. and create jobs for caregivers with better wages and better benefits. continue the cycle growth. for too long. we fail to use the most important word. when it comes to meeting the climate crisis. jobs. i think climate change. i think.

jobs. american jobs plan will put engineers and construction workers to work building more energy efficient buildings and homes. electrical workers. ibew w members installing 500,000 charging stations along our highways. >> so we so we can only electric car market. >> farmers planting cover crops. so they can reduce the carbon dioxide the air and get paid for doing it. there is simply no reason why the blades for wind turbines can't be building pittsburgh instead of beijing. >> there's no reason why americans.

>> workers can't lead the world in the production of electric vehicles and batteries. there's no reason. >> first people in the world. >> american jobs and going to create millions of good-paying jobs, jobs. americans can raise a family on. and my dad wouldn't say with a little breathing. and all the investments of american jobs plan will be guided by one principal. >> know current that does not that does not violate any trade agreement has been the law since the 30's by american. >> american tax dollars. are going to be used to buy american products made in america to create american jobs. that's the way it's

supposed to be. that will be in this administration. >> and i made it clear to all my cabinet, people. >> their ability to give exemptions has been ce and strenuously limited. it will eric and products. now i know. some of you at home are wondering. whether these jobs are for you. so many a view. some the folks i grew up with. she left behind forgot. in an economy. so rapidly change. want to speak directly to you. because you think about it. that's what people are most worried about. can i fit independent experts estimate the american jobs and will add millions of jobs and trillions of dollars to economic growth in the years to come. it is a

it is your program. he's a good paying jobs that can't be outsourced. nearly 90% of the infrastructure jobs created in american jobs plan do not require a college degree. 75% don't require associate's degree. american jobs plan is a blue collar blueprint to build america. that's what it is. >> recognized. something i've always said. >> this chamber and the good guys and women on wall street wall street this country. the middle class built the country and unions built the middle class. >> that's one calling on congress. protect the right to

organize act, the pro act and sent it to my desk. so we can support the right to unionize. thinking about sending things my desk. >> that's raise the minimum wage to $15. >> working 40 hours away. working 40 hours a week should live below the poverty line. we need to ensure greater equity and opportunity for women. what we're doing this. let's get the paycheck fairness act. my desk as well. in case, they spent much too long. they wonder whether it's too long behind. american jobs. me, the biggest increase in nondefense research and development on record. >> we'll see more technological change. and some

of, you know more about this than i do. we'll see more technological change the next 10 years we saw in the last 50. that's how rapidly. artificial intelligence. so much more is changing. we're fully behind the competition with the rest of the world. decades ago. rhys to invest 2% our gross domestic product in america. 2% of our gross domestic product. research and development. mr secretary. that's less than one percent. china and other countries are closing in fast. we have to develop and dominate the products and technologies of the future. vance batters. biotechnology. computer chips. clean the secretary defense

can tell you and those you on working national security issues now. defense department has a agency called dark. the defense advanced research project agency. the people who set up before i came here. and that's been a long time ago. to develop breakthroughs that enhance our national security. that's their only job. and it's a semi separate agencies under the fence. the park. it's led to everything from this cover. the internet. to gps and so much more. but you can start secured. the national institute of health nih. i believe she create. a similar advanced research projects agency for health. >> you know, do. we have a singular purpose. >> to do all of breakthroughs.

to prevent detect and treat diseases like alzheimer's, diabetes and cancer. i still never forget. we. the cancer proposal last year as vice president. almost 9 million dollars going and i each. you just used a point of personal privilege. >> i forget you stand a mention saying named after my deceased son. it meant a lot. but so many of us. and to see sons, daughters and relatives died of cancer. i could be done. no more worthy investment. i know nothing. that is more bipartisan. so let's end cancer as we know it. it's within our power. >> our power to do it.