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Biden Administration Rushes Spending Before Trump's Return
The Biden administration races to spend remaining funds from key legislation before Trump's return to office.
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Joe BidenDonald TrumpNatalie QuillianMike Johnson
- What is the White House's current priority regarding the remaining funds from key legislations?
- The White House is rushing to distribute remaining funds from key legislation before President-elect Trump's inauguration. This includes semiconductor subsidies, climate grants, and aid to Ukraine.
- Which key legislations is the Biden administration focusing on implementing before Trump's second term?
- The Biden administration is prioritizing the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, CHIPS and Science Act, and Inflation Reduction Act before the start of Trump's second term.
- What is the likely outcome of the House Republicans' efforts to repeal parts of the Inflation Reduction Act?
- While House Republicans attempted to repeal some parts of the Inflation Reduction Act, some of the biggest tax credits are likely to remain due to benefits to red districts.
- What is the status of the CHIPS Act funding allocation and what are the prospects for further announcements?
- The Commerce Department has allocated about $36 billion in CHIPS Act funds for semiconductor subsidies, with more announcements expected soon, although only one award has been fully finalized.
- How much money has been announced by the administration and what are some challenges associated with the implementation?
- The administration aims to get the money out to different sectors and has announced $642.1 billion from those three pieces of legislation; however, some benefits may take years to become tangible.