EPISODE · May 9, 2024 · 22 MIN
The Biden Admin Wants To Spend $1.6 Trillion Before November. It's Easier Said Than Done.
from Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast · host WNYC Studios
President Biden is staking his legacy, and his reelection campaign, on massive amounts of domestic spending, spurred by the passage of four major laws. But a Politico analysis found billions of dollars Congress approved by passing these bills has not yet been spent.On Today's Show:Jessie Blaeser, data reporter at Politico, and Ben Storrow, reporter at Politico's E&E News, explain the delays, and why they are a threat both to the president's legacy and his reelection. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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President Biden is staking his legacy, and his reelection campaign, on massive amounts of domestic spending, spurred by the passage of four major laws. But a Politico analysis found billions of dollars Congress approved by passing these bills has not yet been spent.
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The Biden Admin Wants To Spend $1.6 Trillion Before November. It's Easier Said Than Done.
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