QUESTIONS
1.
1.
Six in 10 U.S. adults say the government spends too much money. But majorities also favor more funding for infrastructure, health care and Social Security. Which statement(s) do you agree with? Select all that apply.
The government spends too much money
50%
753 votes
We need more funding for infrastructure
44%
661 votes
We need more funding for health care
53%
797 votes
We need more funding for Social Security
60%
899 votes
I don't agree with any
5%
80 votes
2.
2.
Biden this month proposed a budget that would trim deficits by nearly $3 trillion over 10 years, but his plan contains a mix of tax increases on the wealthy and new spending that led GOP lawmakers to declare it dead on arrival. The GOP has no counteroffer so far, other than a flat "no". Biden's 10-year budget largely revolves around the idea of taxing the wealthy to help fund programs for the middle class, older adults and families. It would raise $4.7 trillion from higher taxes, with an additional $800 billion in savings from changes to programs.Which parts of Biden's plan do you personally agree with?
New 25% minimum tax on households worth $100 million or more.
51%
761 votes
Reversal of the 2017 tax cuts made by President Donald Trump on people earning more than $400,000 a year
44%
657 votes
The tax that companies pay on stock buybacks would rise fourfold
29%
433 votes
Those earning more than $400,000 would pay an additional Medicare tax that would help to keep the program solvent beyond the year 2050. The Medicare tax rate would increase from 3.8% to 5% on earned and unearned income for the wealthy. ( The Medicare trust fund, which is paid for by payroll taxes, is projected to run out in 2028 under current tax and spending levels.)
49%
737 votes
The budget would raise more federal revenue by ending lucrative tax breaks for oil and gas companies, which would total $31 billion in savings, according to the White House.
39%
582 votes
The plan also proposes capping the price of certain prescriptions at $2 per month for Medicare recipients
47%
709 votes
Allocated $1.4 billion (a 10% increase) to improve on the staffing and technology of Social Security
29%
433 votes
Restoring the enhanced child tax credit, which cut poverty nearly in half when lawmakers gave the payment a pandemic-related boost in 2021. Biden wants to expand the credit from $2,000 per child to $3,000 per child for children 6 and older and up to $3,600 for children under 6.
27%
403 votes
He is also asking Congress to support up to 12 weeks for a national paid medical leave program
24%
355 votes
Expanding free community college
28%
414 votes
Not Applicable
25%
370 votes
3.
3.
Do you think the public should be able to vote on the budget?
Yes
62%
936 votes
No
15%
230 votes
Undecided
22%
334 votes
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