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Vice President Kamala Harris kicks off economic opportunity tour in Atlanta

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Vice President Kamala Harris is kicking off her multi-state Economic Opportunity Tour, with a moderated conversation in Atlanta on Monday.

The Vice President will discuss ways in which the Biden-Harris Administration is investing in communities, building wealth, and ensuring Americans can thrive.

Vice President Harris’ motorcade disrupted traffic across metro Atlanta on Monday afternoon. Triple Team Traffic reported that all lanes were shut down temporarily on I-85 North, I-75 North and I-20.

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The Vice President’s tour will take her back to several states across the country as she highlights how the Biden-Harris Administration has built economic opportunity and delivered for the American people.

“President Biden and I are committed to creating an economy in which every person has the freedom to thrive,” Vice President Harris said. “That is why we have taken historic steps to advance economic opportunity by increasing access to capital, investing in small businesses, addressing housing costs, forgiving student loans and medical debt, investing in infrastructure, and championing additional policies that put money in people’s pockets and build wealth

“Our economic approach has delivered great progress, and we will continue to invest in you, your family, and your future.”

Administration officials, members of Congress, local leaders, and other special guests were scheduled to appear alongside Harris Monday.

The Vice President has made more than 35 trips to 16 states since the beginning of 2024.

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