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Tue, 02/09/2016 - 12:00am
White House Releases 2017 Budget Proposal
Today the White House releases its 2017 budget proposal. President Obama has called the budget a roadmap to a future that embodies America’s values and aspirations. The near five percent increase in spending calls for 4.15 trillion dollars to go towards social security, cyber security, and interest payments on the national debt.
Last year hundreds of riders were attached to the must-pass spending legislation. Some fear the threat of attached riders to the bill which could impede on social programs concerning civil rights.
For more we talked with Lisa Gilbert of Public Citizen. She began by explaining the work of Public Citizen.
Last year hundreds of riders were attached to the must-pass spending legislation. Some fear the threat of attached riders to the bill which could impede on social programs concerning civil rights.
For more we talked with Lisa Gilbert of Public Citizen. She began by explaining the work of Public Citizen.
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