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Speaker McCarthy Attacks Tax Hikes In Biden's Budget

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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has issued a statement criticising President Biden's budget, unveiled a short time ago.

  • McCarthy said on twitter: "President Biden just delivered his budget to Congress, and it is completely unserious. He proposes trillions in new taxes that you and your family will pay directly or through higher costs. Mr. President: Washington has a spending problem, NOT a revenue problem."
  • McCarthy said in a joint statement with Republican leadership: "We must cut wasteful government spending. Our debt is one of the greatest threats to America and the time to address it is now. Yet, President Biden is proposing out of control spending and delaying debt negotiations..."

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