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WASHINGTON (AP) President Joe Biden said his infrastructure and families agenda must be passed to sustain the economic momentum of his first six months in office, aiming to set the tone for a crucial week of congressional negotiations on the two bills.
But a Wednesday deadline set by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on the bipartisan infrastructure bill was in doubt as Republicans signaled they would block a procedural vote, for now, while details are still being worked out. Senators are wrangling over how to pay for the new spending in the $1 trillion package of highway, water system and other public works projects.
At the same time, Democrats are developing the particulars of a separate bill that would invest a stunning $3.5 trillion nationwide across Americans lives with support for families, education, climate resiliency and other priorities that they aim to ultimately pass with solely Democratic support. Democrats hope to show progress on that bill before lawmakers leave Washington for their recess in August.
The legislative maneuvering marks a major test of Bidens ability to deliver on a massive package of economic promises and reforms he made during his campaign. Hes been putting public pressure on lawmakers with a series of speeches highlighting the strengthening economy while emphasizing the need for further investment to continue that growth and to bolster the middle class. Bidens top aides met with senators late Monday.
https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-business-government-and-politics-economy-dad4cc5994fa1aaa1005232e77b3efd8
Time to go it alone. Fuck the GOP.
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)...instead of protecting America.
RKP5637
(67,030 posts)"Senators are wrangling over how to pay for the new spending in the $1 trillion package of highway, water system and other public works projects."
UPDATED TO: ... GOP Senators are wrangling over how to funnel the new spending in the $1 trillion package of highway, water system and other public works projects into their pockets!!!