Brian Levine

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Brian Levine

Domestic Policy Advisor to the Vice President

Brian Levine is Vice President Biden's Domestic Policy Advisor. Prior to joining the Administration, he served as a Senior Policy Advisor at the Center for American Progress Action Fund. Earlier in his career, he was an aide to Senator John Edwards and a policy analyst on John Kerry's presidential campaign. Brian was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School.

Brian Levine's Posts

Seniors and Social Security

Vice President Biden Speaks To Seniors About Retirement Security

July 16, 2012 at 6:52 PM EDT

The Vice President told the audience that when it comes to Social Security and Medicare, “the question is what are we going to do to strengthen and sustain these programs now and for the future”

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Education

Vice President Highlights New College Affordability Proposals at Florida State

February 8, 2012 at 6:56 PM EDT

The Vice President visits Florida State University to talk with students about the Administration's comprehensive plan to address rising college costs.

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Education

Higher Education and the Middle Class Bargain

January 13, 2012 at 7:45 PM EDT

Vice President Joe Biden this week called for the “bargain with the middle class” to be restored: “There was a bargain in place for last 50 years that if you worked hard, you played by the rules, you helped increase productivity in America, you got a piece of the action. You benefited.”

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Education

The Vice President Talks College Affordability in Florida

December 9, 2011 at 1:16 PM EDT

Vice President Biden and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan visit Fletcher High School in Neptune Beach, Florida to talk to students and their parents about college affordability.

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Education

Vice President Biden Talks College Affordability in Pennsylvania

November 4, 2011 at 6:29 PM EDT

On Friday, Vice President Biden spoke to a group of students at the University of Pittsburgh about steps the Administration has taken to make it easier to pay for college

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Technology

Protecting Consumers and Preventing Cell Phone “Bill Shock”

October 17, 2011 at 5:45 PM EDT

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announces an agreement with the wireless industry that will protect 97% of wireless consumers from "bill shock." As a result of the agreement, your wireless provider will send you a free alert when you are about to hit your limit on voice, data or text messaging.

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Education

A Call to Action on College Completion

March 23, 2011 at 11:59 AM EDT

Vice President Biden emphasizes the need to increase America's college graduation rates to provide our economy with the educated workforce needed for the jobs of the future.

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Energy and Environment

Our Plan to Put One Million Advanced Technology Vehicles on America’s Roads

January 26, 2011 at 7:37 PM EDT

Vice President Joe Biden traveled to Greenfield, IN to visit a manufacturer of advanced batteries who can help the country meet President Obama's goal to put one million advanced technology vehicles on the road.

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Civil Rights

Helping Middle-Class Families Pursue Justice

November 19, 2010 at 5:31 PM EDT

Vice President Joe Biden spoke today about how the Administration is working with the legal community to strengthen foreclosure mediation programs, help veterans cope with legal challenges, and make it easier for workers to find a qualified attorney when they believe their rights have been violated.

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Energy and Environment

Strengthening an Emerging Industry While Helping Families Save Money

November 9, 2010 at 4:17 PM EDT

The Vice President announces three new initiatives that will grow the sustainable home energy-efficiency industry and help middle-class families save money on their energy bills.

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