'No one has put our retirement at risk more than you, Joe,' Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene said in response to Biden.
in a 50-46 vote. The legislation sought to block a rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor that allowed retirement plans to look at"environmental, social, and governance factors" before making investments.
"There is extensive evidence showing that environmental, social, and governance factors can have a material impact on markets, industries, and businesses. But the Republican-led resolution would force retirement managers to ignore these relevant risk factors, disregarding the principles of free markets and jeopardizing the life savings of working families and retirees," the White House said in a statement following Biden's veto.
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks with reporters before departing from the South Lawn of the White House on Marine One on March 17, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Inset, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel And Convention Center on March 03, 2023, in National Harbor, Maryland. On Monday, March 20, 2023, Biden called out Greene when announcing his first veto.
Last month, the White House issued a statement of administration policy, criticizing the bill, titled H.J. Res. 30. The statement said that the administration"strongly opposes" the legislation and added,"Since day one, the Biden-Harris Administration has been unapologetic in fighting for America's workers and ensuring our economy works for America's working people."This is a breaking news story and will be updated when more information becomes available.
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