Biden's big bills
President Joe Biden certainly hit the ground running when he took on the top job, and in his first 100 days at the White House revealed three big spending packages. The first, his $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, was passed by the Senate on 6 March, which meant eligible Americans received a third stimulus check of up to $1,400.
But it doesn't look like it's going to be as easy for the 46th president to get his other spending proposals on areas beyond the COVID-19 crisis passed. The bills focusing on infrastructure, jobs and families have seen opposition from Republicans as well as from those who are against the tax hikes that would pay for them. So while the first 100 days of his presidency were characterized by action, could Biden's second 100 days in office be where he comes unstuck? Click or scroll through to discover what changes President Biden is planning for America next, how he intends to pay for them, and what those in opposition are proposing instead.
Charlotte Irwin
26 May 2021
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