Republicans Denounce Biden’s Budget, but Haven’t Provided an Alternative of Their Own

Surrounded by painters, dry-wallers, and apprentices, President Joe Biden took the podium at a union training center in Philadelphia to announce his plan to invest in American jobs, education, health care, and tech innovation, all while reducing the nation’s deficit.
The speech on Mar. 9 unveiled the president’s budget for 2024, and showcased his economic and social agenda for the country. That vision contrasts sharply with that of Republicans, who control the House of Representatives, making passage of the budget highly unlikely as proposed.
Both sides have pledged to preserve and strengthen Medicare, which is a key component of Biden’s 2024 budget proposal…}