President Joe Biden’s push for a green power revolution could expand the economic benefits of energy production to a significantly broader swath of communities across America — if he can maneuver past the blockade of fossil-fuel-producing states that has prevented congressional action on climate change for years. Included in Biden’s […] Read more »
Biden’s big infrastructure plan hits McConnell, GOP blockade
Republicans in Congress are making the politically brazen bet that it’s more advantageous to oppose President Joe Biden’s ambitious rebuild America agenda than to lend support for the costly $2.3 trillion undertaking for roads, bridges and other infrastructure investments. … Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell set the defining tone for […] Read more »
It’s anything but the economy, stupid
… Democrats are betting that trillions in economic spending, from an already passed stimulus and a proposed infrastructure and welfare bill, will deliver tangible benefits to Americans, who will in turn reward them in next year’s election. Republicans are betting on the primacy of cultural or social-policy concerns, from the […] Read more »
Democrats have a chance to invest in economic growth for all after years of frustration
For decades, Democrats and their economic advisers have agreed: broadly-shared growth requires more government investment. They’ve just lacked the power to invest. That’s why President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” economic plan has so energized the White House, his party and outside allies. The new President and congressional Democratic majorities […] Read more »
Advancing A Post-COVID Agenda
…A robust economy is critical for our post-COVID world. Biden knows this. Looks like Rescue Plan, yes; Jobs Plan, maybe. The important takeaway here is that both signify a serious response to the economic chaos wrought by the pandemic. Will they have an effect? Only time—and the jobs reports—will tell. […] Read more »
Widespread Support for Biden’s Coronavirus and Economic Relief Law
Americans are feeling more optimistic about the economy, and a majority of adults favor the Biden administration’s landmark $1.9 trillion coronavirus and economic relief package known as the American Rescue Plan Act. Only 25% oppose the law, which provides funding and economic aid to individuals, businesses, schools, and state and […] Read more »