Kamala Harris says she has big plans for the economy if elected president.

How is she distinguishing herself from President Biden?

I'm Virginia Allen and this is the Daily School Top News for Friday, August 16th.

The Democratic National Convention beginsala Harris was in North Carolina today.

She was there to deliver a speech laying out her economic policy agenda and specifically

she explained what economic policies she would pursue if elected president during her first 100 days in office.

The daily signals Elizabeth Mitchell covered the speech.

Elizabeth First, thanks so much for being back with us today.

If you would, explain what these core tenants are of Harris's

economic proposals what has she said she would prioritize if elected president

during those first 100 days. Thanks, Virginia.

Kamala Harris said in her speech today that under the Biden administration,

America has overcome one of the worst economic crises in history.

She said that joblessness has improved since she took office, the

economy has improved, a lot of jobs she claimed have been created, and she even

said that inflation is down, but she said that because cost are high,

Americans don't feel that progress.

As far as the plan goes for her first 100 days, she said that she wants to help the middle class and build economic

opportunity for all. She said she wanted to get rid of barriers to opportunity

so anyone can start a business or advance their career. She talked about

cutting bureaucracy, red tape, and said that she would

like to encourage a stable business environment. She said people should be able to join a union

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