Fact-checking Biden's first joint address to Congress
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In his first joint address to Congress, President Joe Biden struck an optimistic tone, speaking for more than an hour and pushing his expansive vision of building America "back better" by touting his vast infrastructure plan and praising the progress the country has made against Covid-19.
While Biden's speech was, for the most part, factually accurate there were a few incorrect claims -- notably at times when he went off script -- and some that require context and explanation. Here's a look at the facts:
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