President Biden’s first budget request maps out a vision of an expansive federal government in the years to come, with increased spending in areas like infrastructure, education and climate change. The $6 trillion plan for the 2022 fiscal year, released on Friday, provides a detailed accounting of Mr. Biden’s economic agenda. It includes two marquee proposals that he has put before Congress: the American Jobs Plan, which calls for new spending.
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Power Up: Congress is about to blow past some major legislative deadlines Jacqueline Alemany On the Hill
CONGRESS ON THE CLOCK: Lawmakers are up against the clock on major legislation, as they are set to blow past President Biden s deadline to pass a police reform bill by the first anniversary of George Floyd s death, along with the administration s Memorial Day target for progress in infrastructure negotiations. Before they head home for recess at the end of the week, Democrats in the Senate might also face another major roadblock if Senate Republicans filibuster the proposed congressional Jan. 6 commission on Thursday. Democrats need the support of 10 Republicans to avoid a filibuster. As it stands,
The current challenges the U.S. faces make up an extremely long list from aging infrastructure to affordable housing to equality in education to racial injustice. And many believe there need to be innovative approaches in how to understand them let alone deal with them effectively.
The Ten Across project has decided to use the Interstate 10 corridor, stretching from California to Florida, as its framework when it comes to water, energy, commerce, and land use among other things.
Wellington “Duke” Reiter is senior advisor to ASU President Michael Crow and is executive director of the University City Exchange.
The Show spoke with him about Ten Across and how it got started.