Biden Looks to Next Spending Plan as Political Battle Brews

The transcript discusses the U.S. government's plans for a new infrastructure package, potentially costing trillions. It highlights the strategy of dividing the package into bipartisan and reconciliation parts, focusing on infrastructure and other areas like climate change and health care. Funding sources, including Biden's tax plan, and concerns about national debt are addressed. The timeline for legislative action is outlined, with key deadlines in September.

What is the main focus of President Biden's upcoming speech in Pittsburgh?

• Education policy

• Foreign relations

• Infrastructure development

• Healthcare reform

Which aspect of the spending package is expected to be bipartisan?

• Childcare support

• Infrastructure like roads and broadband

• Healthcare improvements

• Climate change initiatives

What is a major concern for Republicans regarding the new spending package?

• Foreign policy implications

• Insufficient education reforms

• Lack of healthcare funding

• Increased national debt

How does Biden plan to potentially fund part of the new spending package?

• By cutting defense spending

• Through a new tax plan

• By increasing tariffs

• Through international loans

When is the target completion date for the infrastructure package negotiations?

• By the end of spring

• Around September

• By next summer

• By the end of the year