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Ro Khanna's $12 Trillion Plan vs. GOP's Debt-Busting Bill

6/11/2025

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Khanna's Deficit Reduction

Congressman Ro Khanna has unveiled a bold Progressive Deficit Reduction Plan designed to slash the deficit by an impressive $12 trillion. This ambitious initiative focuses on modernizing the military, tackling Medicare fraud, and eliminating fossil fuel subsidies. In stark contrast, Khanna criticizes a GOP megabill that would balloon the national debt by $2.4 trillion, claiming it prioritizes the wealthy over struggling families.

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Aurangzeb Unveils Budget

Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb unveiled a Rs17.573 trillion budget for FY 2025-2026, aiming for 4.2% growth. While some lauded tariff adjustments, critics lamented the absence of structural reforms and heavy reliance on IMF guidelines. With rising defense spending and insufficient tax reforms, analysts cautioned that stagnation looms without daring economic changes.

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Khanna's Deficit Reduction

Congressman Ro Khanna has unveiled a bold Progressive Deficit Reduction Plan designed to slash the deficit by an impressive $12 trillion. This ambitious initiative focuses on modernizing the military, tackling Medicare fraud, and eliminating fossil fuel subsidies. In stark contrast, Khanna criticizes a GOP megabill that would balloon the national debt by $2.4 trillion, claiming it prioritizes the wealthy over struggling families.

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