Write a summary of the main proposals put forward by president Biden during his State of the Union address to Congress on 02/07/23

Question

Write a summary of the main proposals put forward by president Biden during his State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday, 2/7, at 5:00pm.

1. According to you, which of these proposals do you consider most important or most urgent to be taken by Congress. Why? Is any other problem you would have liked the president to have mentioned in his address? Defend your answer.

Answer 1

President Biden's State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday, 2/7, focused on his plans to build a stronger, more equitable America. He proposed a number of initiatives to help the nation recover from the economic and health crises caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. He called for a $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan to provide relief to individuals and businesses, including direct payments to families, an increase in the minimum wage, and extended unemployment benefits. He also proposed a $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan to create jobs, modernize the nation's infrastructure, and invest in green energy. He proposed a $1.8 trillion American Families Plan to provide universal pre-K, free community college, and paid family and medical leave. He also called for a $1 trillion investment in research and development to help the nation compete in the global economy. Finally, he proposed a series of reforms to make voting easier, reduce gun violence, and address the climate crisis.

Answer 2

Be careful, here. Your teacher does not want you to defend your answer with an emotional response. To defend an answer, you need facts--true facts. If you have trouble telling the difference, let me know.

Answer 3

Here is a link to the complete 2023 State of the Union address to Congress. Watch it in full. It should help you answer the questions above. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k1yDL7iRxQ