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New -- WH releases framework proposal, detailing what's in the $1.75T plan (Original Post) LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2021 OP
Good Stuff in the framework Botany Oct 2021 #1
This is going to benefit millions of middle- and working-class people mcar Oct 2021 #2
Wow, so that's what just 2 years of military spending buys? How about a couple more years? Alexander Of Assyria Oct 2021 #3
Hey, let's complain already! AZSkiffyGeek Oct 2021 #4
How you read that into the comment is strange. Alexander Of Assyria Oct 2021 #5
We're supposed to be happy with whatever crumbs the elite throw our way. Irish_Dem Oct 2021 #12
Maybe not crumbs, it's kinda like all of the crust...not bad, but little else of the whole loaf. Alexander Of Assyria Oct 2021 #13
I agree, it certainly puts things into perspective. Irish_Dem Oct 2021 #14
Let's get it done! sheshe2 Oct 2021 #6
Good. Now write the bill and THEN pass both at the same time. Blaukraut Oct 2021 #7
Yup. lagomorph777 Oct 2021 #11
Need to get this done. Hoyt Oct 2021 #8
This can be the down payment on the full agenda Thunderbeast Oct 2021 #9
Yes. That's a good analysis. Alexander Of Assyria Oct 2021 #10
Obama lends his support to the BBB: LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2021 #15

AZSkiffyGeek

(11,030 posts)
4. Hey, let's complain already!
Thu Oct 28, 2021, 10:28 AM
Oct 2021

Can't let it go a couple hours without pointing out how the President has failed.

 

Alexander Of Assyria

(7,839 posts)
13. Maybe not crumbs, it's kinda like all of the crust...not bad, but little else of the whole loaf.
Thu Oct 28, 2021, 08:03 PM
Oct 2021

Comparing all good we the people domestic spending with military spending brings perspective, I find.

Blaukraut

(5,693 posts)
7. Good. Now write the bill and THEN pass both at the same time.
Thu Oct 28, 2021, 10:47 AM
Oct 2021

I do not trust Manchin and Sinema one bit that they won't oppose the BBB framework as soon as their precious BIF is passed.

Thunderbeast

(3,417 posts)
9. This can be the down payment on the full agenda
Thu Oct 28, 2021, 11:39 AM
Oct 2021

By passing legislation popular with Americans, we can make the case that Democrats CAN govern...even if they must do it on their own.

Our chances of retaining the House and capturing another handful of Senate seats will increase. In 2023 we go after the rest of the agenda, as well as the tax increases needed to pay for it.

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