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Biden's $7.3-Trillion Budget Proposal Sparks Political Firestorm

The budget aims to tax the wealthy and corporations to expand social programs and reduce the deficit, drawing sharp criticism and political debate.

  • President Joe Biden's $7.3-trillion budget proposal for fiscal year 2025 includes significant tax increases on corporations and the wealthiest Americans, aiming to expand the social safety net and reduce the federal deficit.
  • The budget proposal has sparked a political debate, with Biden positioning it as a fight for the middle class against Trump's policies favoring the wealthy.
  • Critics, including former White House economist Kevin Hassett, label the budget as economic disaster, arguing it will lead to job losses and worsen inflation.
  • The budget also includes measures to support Medicare, Medicaid home care, and create a federal family leave program, reflecting Biden's broader social program agenda.
  • Republicans have criticized the budget as a 'liberal wish list,' while Biden defends it as a necessary step towards fairness and economic stability.
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