"Biden's Budget Sparks Controversy and Criticism from Both Sides"

President Biden's proposed 2 percent pay raise for federal civilian workers has drawn criticism from unions and Democratic lawmakers, who argue that it does not keep up with inflation and fails to maintain pay parity with military personnel. The proposal has sparked disappointment and frustration among federal labor leaders, who had previously praised Biden for his labor-friendly policies. Critics are calling for a higher pay raise, citing the need to attract and retain talent in the federal workforce and address the widening pay gap with the private sector.