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There Can Be No Global Security Without Climate Solutions
More than half of the U.S. federal budget goes to the military. Only a tiny fraction addresses the climate crisis.
Progressives Worry Biden Remarks May Signal Concession to GOP Spending Cuts
He showed openness to budget negotiations with House Republicans, who are using the threat of default to push for cuts.
First Quarter of 2022 Sees Record $1 Billion Spent on Lobbying
While the health industry dominated overall, the top spender of 2022's first quarter was the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Biden’s Domestic Spending Plan Is Welcome, But More Military Spending Isn’t
With most Democrats in favor of reducing military spending, there’s a chance to shift the focus of federal expenditures.
Pentagon and Tax Cheats Already Cost Taxpayers Far More Than Biden’s Job Plan
A $2.3 trillion jobs plan only seems remarkable because the federal government has grown stingy toward real investment.
With Abortion Rights Under Attack, Activists Urge Biden to Strike Hyde Amendment
Biden could craft a budget that strikes down the amendment, which withholds abortion coverage from millions of people.
Trump Says His Budget Doesn’t Cut Social Security — But Mnuchin Admits It Does
The treasury secretary's comments came days after Trump said that he is "not touching" the program.
Trump’s “Health Reform Vision” Includes $1 Trillion in Cuts to Medicaid and ACA
His proposal includes no protections for people with preexisting conditions and the threat of millions losing coverage.
Trump’s Paid Leave Proposal Could Be Inaccessible to Low-Income Workers
Letting states create their own programs would likely produce stark disparities in the scope of coverage across states.
Trump’s 2021 Budget Proposal Slashes Over One-Quarter of the EPA’s Budget
Trump's federal budget proposal is predictably harsh for wildlife and the environment but great for oil, gas and coal.