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The donors are mad because we wasted a billion dollars

Rush to their aid, that's all you can do

Go for bipartisan bills that help them recoup the money

Don't do anything polemic or it will just be undone first day

Here is a small list of stuff you could do

Here’s a revised list of bipartisan policy ideas that a U.S. president could support to help stimulate economic growth, which could, in turn, benefit large-scale investors and companies across multiple industries. These measures are generally more palatable across party lines and could indirectly benefit certain sectors where donors may have investments:

1. Infrastructure Investment: Increase funding for roads, bridges, and public transit, which can benefit construction, engineering, and manufacturing sectors.


2. Small Business Support: Expand Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs, offering grants and tax relief that indirectly benefit banks and financial services.


3. Research & Development Funding: Increase federal R&D funding in areas like healthcare, green tech, and cybersecurity, which can help tech, biotech, and defense industries.


4. Broadband Expansion: Fund broadband infrastructure in rural and underserved areas, benefiting telecommunications and technology companies.


5. Workforce Training Initiatives: Invest in workforce development and vocational training programs to help industries facing skill shortages, such as manufacturing and tech.


6. Renewable Energy Tax Credits: Extend tax credits for clean energy projects, including solar, wind, and energy storage, benefiting renewable energy investors.


7. Affordable Housing Programs: Support low-cost housing initiatives and federal grants for affordable housing, which can stimulate the real estate and construction sectors.


8. Public Health Infrastructure: Fund improvements to public health infrastructure, aiding healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies.


9. Modernize Federal Data Systems: Invest in digital transformation of government data and cybersecurity infrastructure, potentially benefiting tech and software companies.


10. Energy Efficiency Programs: Expand incentives for businesses to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment and buildings, benefiting the construction and technology sectors.


11. Carbon Capture and Climate Resilience: Support bipartisan programs for carbon capture and climate-resilient infrastructure, aiding energy and construction industries.


12. Agriculture Research Funding: Increase funding for agricultural R&D, focusing on sustainability and innovation, helping agribusiness and food companies.


13. STEM Education Grants: Invest in STEM education grants and scholarships, helping industries that depend on a technically skilled workforce.


14. Medical Research and Drug Development: Boost funding for research at NIH and other agencies, promoting advancements that benefit biotech and pharmaceutical companies.


15. Affordable Childcare Subsidies: Subsidize affordable childcare programs, which can help reduce workforce turnover in many industries and aid large employers.


16. Federal Student Loan Reform: Increase options for income-based repayment and loan forgiveness, which could stimulate the economy by improving young adults' spending power.


17. Export Assistance Programs: Fund programs that help American businesses export goods, potentially aiding manufacturing and agriculture sectors.


18. National Apprenticeship Expansion: Expand apprenticeship and internship programs, promoting skills in manufacturing, healthcare, and construction.


19. Expansion of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): Increase LIHTC to incentivize affordable housing development, benefiting real estate developers and construction firms.


20. National Drug Price Negotiation Authority: Give the government power to negotiate drug prices under Medicare, potentially benefiting pharmaceutical firms by stabilizing market dynamics.


21. Veterans Healthcare Expansion: Increase funding for veterans' healthcare and mental health services, benefiting healthcare providers with VA contracts.


22. Small Manufacturer Grants: Offer grants to small manufacturers for tech upgrades and modernization, supporting industries with aging infrastructure.


23. Tax Incentives for Domestic Manufacturing: Provide tax incentives for manufacturers who invest in U.S. facilities, supporting manufacturing and related sectors.


24. National Infrastructure Bank: Create a bipartisan infrastructure bank to fund critical projects, benefiting construction and related industries.


25. Support for Food Security Programs: Expand funding for programs ensuring food security, benefiting agricultural and food production sectors.


26. Affordable Prescription Drug Research: Fund research on affordable prescription drug alternatives, benefiting biotech and pharmaceutical companies that participate.


27. Expansion of National Parks and Conservation: Increase funding for park and conservation projects, indirectly benefiting tourism and outdoor recreation industries.


28. Paid Family Leave Tax Credit: Establish tax credits for companies offering paid family leave, potentially supporting large employers across various sectors.


29. Investment in Electric Vehicle Infrastructure: Support expansion of electric vehicle charging networks, benefiting companies in the automotive and energy sectors.


30. Support for Public Safety Technology: Fund new technology for public safety, benefiting tech and security companies while enhancing infrastructure resilience.



These bipartisan initiatives, if implemented, could foster a healthier economic climate, indirectly benefiting donors and investors across multiple sectors while providing benefits widely seen as non-partisan.

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