Obama says he can 'afford' to pay more taxes for Biden's $3.5T bill

"Robin Roberts talked to him about a number of political issues, including the visuals of Haitian migrants being rounded up by American border patrol."

"Biden and progressive lawmakers also claim his hefty Build Back Better agenda would be paid for by raising taxes on corporations and wealthy Americans - which Republicans point out is different than 'zero dollars.'"

"Critics have already seized on one of its most controversial measures: An extra $79 billion for the Internal Revenue Service over the next decade to expand audits and strengthen enforcement."

"And I think anybody who pretends that it's a hardship for billionaires to pay a little bit more in taxes so that a single mom gets childcare support or so that we're doing something about climate change for the next generation"

"Biden's $3.5T budget has $3B for 'tree equity' and huge investments in bias training, tax enforcement and 'high-performance green buildings'Newly released details of Democrats' massive spending plans include $3 billion for 'tree equity,' $12 billion for electric cars, $1 billion more to turn government facilities into 'high-performance green buildings' and millions more for gender identity and bias training."

"And most importantly, it's paid for by asking the wealthiest of Americans to pay a few percentage points more in taxes in order to make sure we have an economy that's fair for everybody.'"

"Migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. take shelter in a make-shift migrant camp near the International Bridge between Mexico and the U.S"

"The bill includes $25 billion for non-profits to provide 'anti-discrimination and bias training' in health care."

"Former Trump adviser Stephen Miller wrote a scathing rebuke of Bidennn"

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"Former Trump adviser Stephen Miller wrote a scathing rebuke of Bidennn"

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"Former Trump adviser Stephen Miller wrote a scathing rebuke of Bidennn"

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"(R-VA) blasted Biden's claim"

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"Former President Barack Obama said he should be the among the Americans whose taxes go up to pay for President Joe Biden's $3.5 trillion budget bill that is being debated on Capitol Hill."

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"Former President Barack Obama said he should be the among the Americans whose taxes go up to pay for President Joe Biden's $3.5 trillion budget bill that is being debated on Capitol Hill."

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"The conservative Heritage Foundation also lambasted Biden's statement as a 'ridiculous lie.'"

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"Rep. Steve Womack (R-AK) wrote on Twitter, 'This is completely false."

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"'Biden's statement is just patently absurd,' a Washington Examiner op-ed stated. '"

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"Republican lawmakers immediately seized on Biden's statement and accused him of either lying or being confused"

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"In a pre-released clip from the interview Monday, Obama dismissed criticism the plaed presidential center would destroy a historic park and displace black residents from Chicago's south side due to gentrification."

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"Obama said what was happening at the Texas border was a 'painful reminder that we don't have this right yet'"

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"On Monday, Biden faced allegations of economic illiteracy after the 78-year-old commander in chief claimed his Build Back Better agenda would cost 'zero dollars."

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"Zeldin's fellow New York lawmaker Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) said she thought Biden's statement came from a fake account.nn"

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"Zeldin's fellow New York lawmaker Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) said she thought Biden's statement came from a fake account.nn"

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"Zeldin's fellow New York lawmaker Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) said she thought Biden's statement came from a fake account.nn"

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"Obama was blasted for setting a bad example and being out of touch last month over his lavish 60th birthday bash."

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"Even granting arguendo Biden's dubious claim that the Build Back Better Agenda is "already paid for," this is wrong on numerous levels.'"

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"Biden and progressive lawmakers also claim his hefty Build Back Better agenda would be paid for by raising taxes on corporations and wealthy Americans - which Republicans point out is different than 'zero dollars.'"

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"We don't know how it's going to turn out,"' Obama said."

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"Congressman Bob Good"

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"'Unfortunately, comprehensive immigration reform has consistently gotten stuck, partly because we can't get enough Republicans to support it,' Obama said, addressing the policy angle first. '"

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"Some critics, however, have dismissed the Obama Presidential Center as an out-of-touch ego trip."

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"Environmental and community activists have been vocal in their criticism of plans to build Obama's presidential center in Jackson Park (above), a historic landmarkObama has described the center as a hub for youth programming and public gatherings that will jumpstart the economy on the city's South Side, parts of which are impoverished, by bringing attention, jobs and visitors."

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"Obama argued that the legislation is something 'America desperately needs.'"

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"Obama's presidential center will move another step closer to its brick-and-mortar future Tuesday when ground is broken after years of reviews, other delays and continued local opposition."

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"is something that nobody wants,' Obama continued."

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"'My Build Back Better Agenda costs zero dollars,' Biden said Saturday.'Instead of wasting money on tax breaks, loopholes, and tax evasion for big corporations and the wealthy, we can make a once-in-a-generation investment in working America."

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"Obama told Good Morning America: 'The overwhelming majority of the community has been not just OK with it, but are hugely enthusiastic about it.'nn"

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"The conservative-leaning Heritage Foundation said Biden's policies would add to the national debt"

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"'Taxpayers are already on the hook for trillions of dollars' worth of radical policies that will take more money out of the pockets of hardworking Americans,' Blackburn wrote on Twitter.nn"

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"But House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected the idea of tying it to the reconciliation package that even earns a cool reception from fiscally-conscious members of her own party."

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"Democrats have insisted that they want to suspend the debt ceiling so the US could pay for the $7 trillion in debt that Donald Trump accrued during his presidency.nn"

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"'I believe that it will get done,' Obama said."

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"'On the contrary, it would take one decision by Mr. and Mrs. Obama to relocate the OPC site to the adjacent area close to Washington Park.'"

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"Numerous other Republicans cast doubt on Biden's claim, which was also disputed by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget"

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"While Obama was less optimistic about an immigration bill getting through Congress, he did believe Biden would be successful getting the $3.5 trillion budget bill passed."

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"While Obama was less optimistic about an immigration bill getting through Congress, he did believe Biden would be successful getting the $3.5 trillion budget bill passed."

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"Obama and supporters of the center say it will attract investment and jobs to the community, but opponents fear that it will lead to increased gentrification that will eventually displace low-income residents of color."

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"Former President Barack Obama said in an interview with Good Morning America that he should be the among the Americans whose taxes go up to pay for President Joe Biden's $3.5 trillion budget bill that is being debated on Capitol Hill'And it is, I think, one of those situation in which if you have a system that overall has been dysfuncational, you are going to get episodes in which what's happening right in front of you"

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"Former President Barack Obama said in an interview with Good Morning America that he should be the among the Americans whose taxes go up to pay for President Joe Biden's $3.5 trillion budget bill that is being debated on Capitol Hill'And it is, I think, one of those situation in which if you have a system that overall has been dysfuncational, you are going to get episodes in which what's happening right in front of you"

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"Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), said '$3.5 Trillion does not equal zero no matter how much Common Core math you try to do.'nn"

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"Biden's progressive agenda is comprised of a $550 billion bipartisan infrastructure deal, and Democrats' $3.5 trillion reconciliation package which has no Republican support."

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"The scale and scope of the proposals have the ability to shape Biden's entire presidency."

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"The text of the Build Back Better Act, released by Democrats on the House Budget Committee on Saturday, for the first time reveals how President Biden's allies plan to spend a whopping $3.5 trillion.nn"

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"Ex-Trump adviser Stephen Miller also excoriated Biden on Twitter Monday afternoon."

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"Ex-Trump adviser Stephen Miller also excoriated Biden on Twitter Monday afternoon."

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"He added, 'As far as Democrats are concerned, I think that President Biden is handling it exactly right.'"

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"The text of the Build Back Better Act, released by Democrats on the House Budget Committee on Saturday, reveals how President Biden's allies plan to spend a whopping $3.5 trillion"

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"Obama and his wife, Michelle, will join Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in Chicago on Tuesday for a groundbreaking ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center.nn"

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"Obama and his wife, Michelle, will join Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in Chicago on Tuesday for a groundbreaking ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center.nn"

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"It was disturbing to see it was actually from our President,' Tenney wrote.nn"

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"Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) simply retweeted Biden's Saturday statement and added, 'This is a lie.'nn"

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"Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) simply retweeted Biden's Saturday statement and added, 'This is a lie.'nn"

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"you'd have them committed,' Miller wrote.nn"

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"Obama's visit to Chicago this week comes less than two months after the ex-president generated controversy by hosting a 60th birthday party at his massive home on Martha's Vineyard at the height of the COVID-19 Delta surge."

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"President Joe Biden claimed on Saturday that his Build Back Better agenda costs 'zero dollars'Analysis by Fox News also found that the federal government would benefit from some of the spending."

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"The legislation would also spend billions of dollars to tackle climate change, including President Biden's proposed 'Climate Change Corps.'"

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"Biden's $3.5T budget has $3B for 'tree equity' and huge investments in bias training, tax enforcement and 'high-performance green buildings'nnNewly released details of Democrats' massive spending plans include $3 billion for 'tree equity,' $12 billion for electric cars, $1 billion more to turn government facilities into 'high-performance green buildings' and millions more for gender identity and bias training.nn"

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"Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) also made fun of Biden, retweeting his statement and adding, 'Math is hard' on Monday afternoon."

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"Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) also made fun of Biden, retweeting his statement and adding, 'Math is hard' on Monday afternoon."

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"Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton said Biden 'is very confused' if he 'thinks his $3.5 trillion reckless spending plan "costs zero dollars"' on Sunday night."

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"Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton said Biden 'is very confused' if he 'thinks his $3.5 trillion reckless spending plan "costs zero dollars"' on Sunday night."

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"Biden could get the $3.5 trillion bill through with Democratic votes alone, but moderates have balked at the pricetag, and progressives are holding up another key Biden bill - bipartisan infrastructure legislation - in order to get the larger bill passed.nn"

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"New York gubernatorial candidate and GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY) mocked Biden on Twitter by posting a Pinocchio emoji with a long nose."

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"New York gubernatorial candidate and GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY) mocked Biden on Twitter by posting a Pinocchio emoji with a long nose."

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"Sure thing Big Guy,' Zeldin also wrote.nn"

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"Obama spoke to GMA in advance of the groundbreaking of his Obama Presidential Center in the Jackson Park neighborhood of Chicago's South Side.nn"

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"House Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) said 'I don't think we can afford to do everything' in a Fox interview in mid-September.nn"

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"'They can afford it, we can afford it - I put myself in this category now,' Obama said Tuesday on Good Morning America. '"

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"Initially, Obama prepared to welcome 500 guests to his mansion."

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"Even people who support the president's plan dispute his mathWhile not directly responding to Biden's statement, Teessee Senator Marsha Blackburn ripped Democrats' 'radical policies' the day after Biden claimed Build Back Better would cost nothing."

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"Even people who support the president's plan dispute his mathWhile not directly responding to Biden's statement, Teessee Senator Marsha Blackburn ripped Democrats' 'radical policies' the day after Biden claimed Build Back Better would cost nothing."

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