Biden presses bipartisanship as Republicans unveil cash plan
President Biden urged Congress not to block his infrastructure push while Republicans proposed a $928 billion plan using unspent COVID relief to fund core projects. The GOP offer aims for $250 billion in new spending with roads bridges water and transit gains and calls for tax stance changes. Biden toured Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland tying infrastructure to economic recovery and called for shared sacrifice from wealthy and corporate sectors.
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GOP seeks to block Jan 6 commission in Senate
Senate Republicans plan to filibuster a House-approved bid to create a special commission to study the January 6 Capitol attack. Officers who fought rioters urged GOP senators to back the panel, while Trump framed it as a Democratic trap amid deep party divisions on the assault.
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Biden budget proposal seeks large deficits with tax hikes
The $6 trillion plan would run a $1.8 trillion deficit despite corporate and high income tax increases aimed at funding universal prekindergarten and child care subsidies. It folds in eight year infrastructure, the Families Plan, and annual Pentagon and domestic agency appropriations, with GOP pushback anticipated.
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Hinson voices concerns over Biden 6 trillion budget plan
Rep. Ashley Hinson reports at town halls that the administration’s projected six trillion dollar budget lacks detail. Voters fear tax hikes but back infrastructure, including broadband, with bipartisan support seen for a 311 billion highway proposal. Local constituents want clear plans and accountable spending.
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