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Kamala Harris' Public Statements on Issue: Business and Consumers

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for Vice President

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02/19/2024 Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on CHIPS and Science Act Preliminary Terms
08/22/2023 Statement from Vice President Harris on Biden-⁠Harris Administration's new SAVE Plan for Student Loan Repayment
06/23/2023 Remarks by Vice President Harris and Prime Minister Modi of the Republic of India at State Luncheon
03/08/2023 Remarks by Vice President Harris at a DNC Finance Event
01/18/2023 Tweet - "Small businesses are the engines of our economy. Since @POTUS and I took office, we've seen the two greatest years on record for new small business applications. More than 10.5 million applications have been submitted to date."
01/14/2023 Tweet - "Lowering costs for families is one of our Administration's top priorities. Under our Inflation Reduction Act, households can now save up to 30% on home energy efficiency improvements. Learn more at http://CleanEnergy.gov."
01/07/2023 Tweet - "I believe that when someone starts a small business, it is a true act of self-determination. Under our Administration, 4.6 million Americans applied to start a business last year."
12/30/2022 Tweet - "Small businesses are the engines of our economy. Under our Administration's economic plan, more Americans have applied to start small businesses last year than ever before."
10/17/2022 Tweet - "Like we promised, our student debt plan will provide relief to millions of Americans who need it most. Applications are now open for student debt relief. Apply now: http://StudentAid.gov/DebtRelief"
10/04/2022 Tweet - "Earlier this year, we announced the Economic Opportunity Coalition of over 20 private-sector organizations. Together with some of the largest consumer banks and investment firms, they've committed more than $1 billion to community banks serving minority and rural communities."
09/28/2022 Tweet - "Through the CHIPS and Science Act, we're making clear that the United States is committed to leading again in the production of semiconductor chips and to strengthening our supply chains."
09/24/2022 Tweet - "In 2020, young voters told us they wanted college to be more affordable--knowing they can graduate without being burdened by student loan debt. @JoeBiden announced a plan to cancel up to $10,000 of student loan debt, and if students are a Pell Grant recipient, up to $20,000."
09/22/2022 Tweet - "We will cancel up to $10,000 of federal student loan debt for borrowers making less than $125,000 a year and cancel up to $20,000 of debt for Pell Grant recipients."
09/21/2022 Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Call on the Emergency Capital Investment Program (ECIP)
09/15/2022 Tweet - "This is a huge step forward for our economy and rail workers. Thank you to both unions and rail companies for working hard to reach a deal that improves pay and working conditions."
09/04/2022 Tweet - "Public servants -- including public school teachers -- you may be able to receive credit for past student loan payments that wouldn't otherwise qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Visit http://PSLF.gov and apply before October 31."
08/28/2022 Tweet - "Like we promised, our Administration is prioritizing the middle class. Nearly 90% of our student loan debt relief goes to borrowers earning less than $75,000 a year."
08/25/2022 Tweet - "No one should have to give up their financial stability to access the health care they need. Our Administration is fighting to make sure that Americans with medical debt can still access federal loans to buy a home, grow a farm, or start a business.'
08/19/2022 Tweet - "For decades, the tax code has allowed big corporations to avoid paying their fair share in this country. Not anymore under the Inflation Reduction Act."
06/08/2022 Remarks by Vice President Harris at the CEO Summit of the Americas
06/02/2022 Remarks by Vice President Harris on Corinthian Student Loan Forgiveness
06/02/2022 Tweet - "Today is a major milestone for students who were defrauded by Corinthian Colleges. As Attorney General of California, I investigated and successfully sued Corinthian for their predatory practices."
04/04/2022 Tweet - "The Community Advantage program has helped launch businesses, create jobs, and drive innovation across our nation. We are extending the program until 2024--expanding the number of lenders in the program and increasing the amount of money they can lend."
04/03/2022 Tweet - "Here's the bottom line: When small business owners have the support they need, they create jobs, drive and inspire innovation, and grow our entire economy."
04/01/2022 Tweet - "All entrepreneurs--no matter where they live or who they are--deserve the opportunity to succeed and thrive. I traveled to Greenville, Mississippi today to highlight our historic investments in small businesses and rural communities."

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