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Progressives Slam Biden’s Request for $30 Billion Increase to Military Budget
Republicans said $886 billion in military spending was inadequate as they pursue cuts to Medicaid and food benefits.
Biden Proposes Tax Hike on the Rich to Strengthen Medicare
The plan comes as Republicans attempt to exploit a debt ceiling standoff to secure long-sought cuts to federal programs.
Biden Officials: Chip Makers Wanting Federal Subsidies Must Provide Child Care
The administration is looking to leverage the CHIPS Act's nearly $39 billion funding to advance one of its priorities.
Democrats Introduce Bill to Return $100B From Pentagon Budget to the Public
The lawmakers pointed out that $100 billion is enough to power every U.S. household with solar energy.
AOC Casts House Democrats’ Sole Vote Against Omnibus Spending Bill
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez cited “the dramatic increase in DHS and ICE spending” as the reason behind her vote.
Democrats Are Making a Devil’s Bargain on Pentagon Funding. It’s Not Paying Off.
Progressives can’t win unless Pentagon spending is put on the chopping block.
Ron Johnson Aims to Put Social Security “on the Chopping Block” White House Says
Yearly budget discussions in Congress on these programs could result in significant cuts to them in the future.
Mayor Eric Adams Is Siphoning Funds From Public Schools to Fortify NYPD
Adams's plan lowers education department funding by nearly $1 billion, while raising the NYPD budget to $11.1 billion.
Funds for COVID Testing, Treatment, Vaccines Are Evaporating. Congress Must Act.
Given the sky-high military budget Congress authorized, $15 billion for COVID is barely a blip. Get it done now.
Progressives Push Democrats to Reject Outdated Austerity Policies
Progressives are calling on Democrats to ensure that all of the party's key priorities remain in the final budget.