President Joe Biden will get a progress report from members of his Cabinet and private sector CEOs on efforts to alleviate supply chain issues, lower consumer prices and keep shelves stocked amid the holiday season
President Joe Biden on Wednesday touted progress his administration has made in alleviating supply chain issues that have spurred shortages of consumer products, raised prices for Americans and contributed significantly to historic levels of inflation in the United States.
"Packages are moving, gifts are being delivered and shelves are not empty," Biden said at the White House. Biden on Wednesday received a progress report from members of his Cabinet and private sector CEOs on efforts to tackle supply chain issues, lower consumer prices and keep shelves stocked amid the holiday season.
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