Joe Biden

Joseph Robinette "Joe" Biden, Jr. (born November 20, 1942), is the 47th and current Vice President of the United States under the administration of President Barack Obama. He was a United States Senator from Delaware from January 3, 1973 until his resignation on January 15, 2009, following his election to the Vice Presidency. Biden was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania and lived there for ten years before moving to Delaware. He became an attorney in 1969, and was elected to a county council in 1970. Biden was first elected to the Senate in 1972 and became the sixth-youngest senator in U.S. history. He was re-elected to the Senate six times, was the fourth most senior senator at the time of his resignation, and is the 14th-longest serving Senator in history. Read More

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Biden To West Point Grads: Wars' End Offers Chance To Refocus Foreign Policy

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Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday signaled the looming end to America's current military focus on the Middle East, signaling a new push for a strong presence in Asia in a commencement address for West Point graduates. (10:32 am)

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Joe Biden Says He Understood Suicidal Thoughts In Wrenching Speech To Families Of Fallen Troops

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The vice president said he harbored thoughts of suicide following the deaths of his wife and daughter in 1972, but rose above them. "Folks, it can and will get better," Biden said. "There will come a day. (May 25)

Obama to Air Force Grads: 'Today You Step Into a Different World'
Obama To Air Force Grads: Foreign Policy Will Bring About An 'American Century' [UPDATED]

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Obama told the graduating class of 2012 that a "different world" includes less deployments, stronger alliances and a greater role in global affairs where the United States of America is more respected and safer than they ever were before --... (May 23)

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Thanks, Newt: Joe Biden Hits Romney's Bain Record

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Picking up where Newt Gingrich left off, Vice President Joe Biden cast Mitt Romney's investment firm, Bain Capital, as an example of predatory capitalism that exploits workers. (May 16)

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House Minority Leaser Nancy Pelosi had much to say in the debate over women's contraceptive coverage.
Republican Violence Against Women Act Draws White House Veto Threat

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The Obama administration has joined Democratic lawmakers in denouncing a Republican-sponsored measure to renew the Violence Against Women Act, saying the bill rolls back needed safeguards against domestic violence. (May 16)

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Obama Contrasts His Same-Sex Marriage Stance With Romney's On 'The View'

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President Obama reaffirmed his support for same-sex marriage and sought to distinguish his position from Mitt Romney's stance during a Tuesday appearance on "The View." (May 15)

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‘SNL’ Recap: Will Ferrell Hosts, Justin Bieber Makes Cameo In 100th Digital Short, Usher Debuts New Songs [VIDEOS]

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From Usher debuting his new songs to Will Ferrell as the guest host reprising his role as George Bush, "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) on May 12 was memorable, namely for the Justin Bieber, Michael Bolton and Natalie Portman cameo in the 100th Digital Short with Andy Samberg. (May 14)

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Biden Apologized To Obama For Forcing Hand On Gay Marriage: Report

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Vice President Joe Biden reportedly apologized to President Barack Obama on Wednesday for appearing to pressure him to accelerate his endorsement of same-sex marriage after speaking out on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday. (May 10)

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Hillary 2016 Would Take Iowa, New Poll Finds; Biden Edges Out 'Someone Else' For 2nd Place

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Iowa was unkind to Hillary Clinton in 2008, when she came in third in the state's Democratic primary to Barack Obama and John Edwards. But a new poll suggests a different story in 2016 should Hillary decide to run. (May 10)

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Obama Endorses Gay Marriage: Let The Memes Begin

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President Barack Obama declared his support for gay marriage on Wednesday in an interview with ABC News. Less than 24 hours later, online denizens have slowly started developing memes surrounding POTUS's evolution on the issue. (May 10)

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