Public investment is crucial to future growth. The economic boom in the 50s and 60s relied on government investments in education (G.I. Bill), infrastructure (National Highway System) and science (NASA).
The Republican tax plans proposed by the House and Senate uphold the status quo fossil fuel economy and threaten the health of communities.
Spending on our collective well-being helps people keep a roof over their heads, feed their families, and help grow our overall economy.