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Biden Infrastructure Bill …Senate Republicans balk….

May 24, 2021 By jamesb

The negotiations HAD been close to a deal.... But it appears that President Biden's 'Go BIG' thing just wasn't gonna work with Republicans Senator's.... Biden wanted to pay for the Infrastructure AND climate change AND other social safety net things with tax increases....He … [Read more...] about Biden Infrastructure Bill …Senate Republicans balk….

Filed Under: Government, Healthcare, Law, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Biden Infrastructure Bill, Politics, Senate Republicans, Social programs, Taxes

Biden American Families Plan has the backing of almost 60% of the public…Poll…

May 5, 2021 By jamesb

Biden's effort to lean into things Senator Sanders and other progressives have pushed for could have some support from some Republicans. for certain things.. Is the dam against Biden springing a GOP leak? The hard part on this package will be lawmakers efforts on the price … [Read more...] about Biden American Families Plan has the backing of almost 60% of the public…Poll…

Filed Under: Government, Law, Politics, Polling Tagged With: Biden American Families Plan, Child Care, Community College, Congress, Education, Politics, Polling, PreSchool, Progressives, Social programs

Will President’s Biden’s Big Government carry Democrats thru 2022’s Midterms?

April 1, 2021 By jamesb

The Biden/Democratic Stimulus/Rescue push is popular among Americans ... Democrats didn't need Republicans who are in the unenviable position of mumbling against it as people get money BACK from their government.... Biden & Co. are looking to do even bigger and better … [Read more...] about Will President’s Biden’s Big Government carry Democrats thru 2022’s Midterms?

Filed Under: Government, Law, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: 2022 Midterm election's, Biden Big Government, Capitalism, Congress, Politics, Social programs, The economy

Biden’s Infrastructure Bill has turned into a ‘Build Back Better’ package …

March 29, 2021 By jamesb

Hmmmm? We've been talking about Joe Biden wanting a FDR 'New Deal' thing.... Well? We're gonna hear about the $3 Billion Bill and then and add of for social programs .... All this to be pitched to be paid for by $3 trillion in tax increases.... Folks? I'm a … [Read more...] about Biden’s Infrastructure Bill has turned into a ‘Build Back Better’ package …

Filed Under: Government, Healthcare, Law, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: 'Build Back Better' package, Biden's Infrastructure Bill, Congress, economy, Medicare, Politics, Social programs, tax increases

President Biden and Democrats effort’s to expand ‘Socialism’ in America ….

March 14, 2021 By jamesb

The Republican curse word isn't being used except for above... But the Biden and Democratic 'Rescue/Stimulus' Law is just more of this countries version of it.... We already have food stamps, unemployment benefits , health insurance and of course Social Security... Now … [Read more...] about President Biden and Democrats effort’s to expand ‘Socialism’ in America ….

Filed Under: Government, Healthcare, Law, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: American social safety net, Biden admin, Biden Rescue/Stimulus Bill, Congress, Democrats, Politics, Progressives, Social programs

Trump budget request is for Domestic Spending cuts and More Defense Money….

March 8, 2019 By jamesb

No surprise in this..... It's straight from the Republican hand book.... Less  food, healthcare and shelter money (Entitlements).... More tanks and fighter jets.... But? This go around things will be different.... Democrats have a majority in the … [Read more...] about Trump budget request is for Domestic Spending cuts and More Defense Money….

Filed Under: Government, Healthcare, Law, Military, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: 2019/2020 Budget, Congress, Defense Money, economy, Entitlements Programs, Medicare, Politics, Social programs, Trump Admin

Deficits are NOT a Republican problem…McConnell says….

October 16, 2018 By jamesb

WAIT a damn minute? The TOP Republican in the US Senate thinks that a tax cut, a YUGE spending increase by the American government and a party leader who adamant AGAINST cuts to Medicare  Medicaid and Social Security is NOT a PROBLEM? A Republican that chewed on President … [Read more...] about Deficits are NOT a Republican problem…McConnell says….

Filed Under: Government, Healthcare, Law, Politics Tagged With: Budget deficits, Increased Military spending, Mitch McConnell, Politics Budget cuts, Social programs, tax cuts, Trump, US Government spending

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