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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Lauren Gambino in Washington

Joe Biden attacks Republican ‘dream’ to slash Medicare and social security

Joe Biden
Joe Biden visited the University of Tampa as part of his post-State of the Union ‘blitz’ to promote his legislative agenda. Photograph: Steve Nesius/UPI/Rex/Shutterstock

Joe Biden amplified his attacks on Republicans over Medicare and social security during a visit to Florida on Thursday, arguing that it was the party’s “dream” to slash the federal programs and vowing to be the “nightmare” that stops them.

Speaking in Tampa, Biden outlined his administration’s plan to safeguard the popular entitlement programs as part of an ongoing war of words with his Republican opponents that began during his second State of the Union address on Tuesday.

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