White House to propose $6 trillion budget plan as administration seeks to reshape economy, safety net
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Buy PhotoThe White House as seen from the south lawn on May 24, 2018. (Carlos Bongioanni/Stars and Stripes)
WASHINGTON The White House is set to propose on Friday a $6 trillion budget plan for 2022 as President Joe Biden seeks major changes to the U.S. economy and welfare system, according to two people briefed on the proposal and an internal summary document. The people spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a matter not yet made public.
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