President Biden

Biden Requests Record Defense Budget Even Before Congress Boosts It

by

President Biden proposed a record $813 billion in defense funding, which experts called a boon to weapons contractors developing nuclear weapons.

From Sludge
On March 29, 2022
Categories

Democrats’ Budget Plan Would Cost Only Half of One Percent of GDP

by

The Biden admin's $3.5 trillion spending plan over ten years would have a net cost of $1-1.75 trillion, budget groups say, far less than the Trump tax cuts of 2017.

From Sludge
On September 9, 2021
Categories

Biden’s $6 Trillion Budget, in Context

by

The White House budget proposal, with its infrastructure and families plans, would only spend about a quarter of GDP, less than other wealthy countries spend.

From Sludge
On June 1, 2021
Categories

Senate Republicans Propose Cuts to Rural Broadband Plan

by

Three lead negotiators of the Senate GOP's counter-proposal to Biden's infrastructure plan represent states ranked in the bottom 10 for broadband access.

From Sludge
On May 27, 2021
Categories

Koch Group Fights Drug Price Reforms After Taking Big Pharma Money

by

Americans for Prosperity is hitting six key moderate House Democrats with digital ads opposing reintroduced drug pricing measures.

From Sludge
On May 6, 2021
Categories

For Business Roundtable Members, Corporate Responsibility Doesn’t Always Include Paying Taxes

by

Dozens of U.S. companies have paid zero federal income tax while claiming to lead on "inclusive prosperity."

From Sludge
On April 6, 2021
Categories

House Progressives Ask Biden to Significantly Cut the Pentagon Budget

by

Over 50 members of Congress are calling on President Biden to "significantly" cut military spending in next year's budget and invest in social needs.

From Sludge
On March 30, 2021
Categories