Sanders: Democrats considering $6 trillion spending package

Dems eye $6T plan on infrastructure, Medicare, immigration

The Senate is preparing a draft budget document, alongside one in the House, that puts a new focus on Biden’s legislative proposal and shows the scope of what Democrats would hope to accomplish with a go-it-alone approach.

US Democrats eye US$6 trillion plan on infrastructure, Medicare, immigration

Democrats are eyeing a US$6 trillion infrastructure investment plan that goes far beyond roads and bridges to include core party priorities.

Democrats preparing infrastructure plan that extends to Medicare, immigration

The Biden administration is embarking on a 2-pronged strategy: reviewing a nearly $1 trillion plan from a group of 21 senators, including 11 Republicans, while pursuing their own priorities in a more substantial package.

Democrats Prepare $6 Trillion Infrastructure Bill That Sidesteps GOP

Senate Democrats are in talks over a $6 trillion reconciliation package that would sidestep Republican opposition and contain provisions over and above President Joe Biden’s infrastructure proposals to address the climate crisis and expand Medicare. The package would adopt many provisions from Biden’s twin economic packages, the $2.25 trillion American Jobs Plan and the $1.9 trillion American Families Plan. It would include provisions to expand …

Dems eye $6T plan on infrastructure, Medicare, immigration

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are eyeing a $6 trillion infrastructure investment plan that goes far beyond roads and bridges to include core party priorities, from lowering the Medicare eligibility age to 60 and adding vision and hearing benefits to incorporating a long-running effort to provide legal status for certain immigrants, including “Dreamers."

Dems eye $6T plan on infrastructure, Medicare, immigration

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats are eyeing a $6 trillion infrastructure package that goes far beyond roads and bridges. It could work to achieve core party priorities such as lowering the Medicare eligibility age to 60 and adding vision and hearing benefits. It could even include changes to immigration law. The push shows the scope of what Democrats in Congress want to accomplish with President Joe Biden if they embark on a go-it-alone…