Tag: Andy Beshear

President Joe Biden called eastern Kentucky on Monday and engaged the federal government's full backing as the commonwealth began reconstructing following flooding that destroyed more than three dozen people and caused destructive damage. The President was bound by Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and obtained a briefing on the ongoing reaction to the flood. "It's going to take time to get over this, but I promise you we're not departing. The federal government and all its aids -- we're not departing; as long as it takes, we're going to be here." First lady Jill Biden also journeyed to Kentucky with the President. Along with Beshear, Biden was attended by several Kentucky elected officials during his voyage, including Kentucky Republican Rep. Hal Rogers. Biden said he had