Biden seeks to rally support behind $3.5 trillion spending plan

Joe Biden's $3.5 trillion plan includes new investments in healthcare.
Joe Biden's $3.5 trillion plan includes new investments in healthcare. © FRANCE 24

US President Joe Biden is hoping to win support in Congress for a plan to boost spending on healthcare, education and infrastructure, paid for by tax hikes on corporations and the wealthiest Americans. But the plan's fate is far from certain. Also, IMF head Kristalina Georgieva rejects allegations that she altered a report at her previous job at the World Bank in order to appease China.