Senate Dems unveil 3.5 trillion budget plan in Washington
Senate Democrats announced a 3.5 trillion budget plan in Washington to fund Biden priorities including Medicare expansion and climate initiatives. Biden met with Senate Democrats as debates over budget thresholds and reconciliation shape passage prospects. Analysts note divisions among Democrats and Republican opposition to the plan. Michigan senators Peters and Stabenow lauded the approach while Rep. Upton criticized it as risk to infrastructure gains.
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Peters Bill Creates 5 Billion Housing Grant Pool
U S Sen Gary Peters introduced The Restoring Communities Left Behind Act to establish a 5 billion dollar HUD grant program for local communities to revive foreclosed properties and expand affordable housing. The measure, supported by Habitat for Humanity and others, targets non metro areas and includes training and neighborhood improvements.
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Canada aims to open border to fully vaccinated Americans by mid August
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the U S Canada border could reopen to fully vaccinated travelers by mid August as vaccination rates rise on both sides. The readout noted discussions with U S officials and that non essential travel could resume for vaccinated U S citizens and permanent residents. The U S Travel Association estimates the ongoing closure costs 1 5 billion dollars monthly in economic impact and lawmakers push for reopening citing trade and tourism effects on Michigan and other states.
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