White House budget spikes climate change, other spending; GOP blasts defense proposal
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(Worthy News) – President Joe Biden released top-level numbers for his proposed 2022 budget Friday. The $1.5 trillion plan includes major spending increases for domestic projects while keeping defense spending essentially steady with inflation.
Biden’s budget proposes a 15.9% increase in non-defense discretionary spending, despite growing concerns over rising debt levels.
The budget plan would provide a 1.7% increase for military spending, leaving $753 billion for defense, alarming Congressional Republicans. [ Source: Washington Examiner (Read More…) ]
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