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BY JASON EASLEY at PoliticusUSA
Jen Psaki Calls Out Marco Rubio And Ron DeSantis Opposing Infrastructure But Wanting More Cash
https://www.politicususa.com/2022/02/02/jen-psaki-calls-out-marco-rubio-and-ron-desantis-opposing-infrastructure-but-wanting-more-cash.html
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White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki called Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sen. Marco Rubio for whining about not getting enough infrastructure money while opposing the bill.
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Psaki responded to complaints from DeSantis and Rubio that Florida did not get enough infrastructure money:
Thats pretty rich, isnt it? I would say, first, the Everglades funding, I dont have it in front of me, but I think its in the billions if Im correct you may have the exact number. Okay. There was also an enormous I mentioned this a little bit yesterday 90% of the competitive funding thats available will go to localities, territories, others who can apply for it. Thats why we put out this big book just a few days ago.
So people who know the criteria where they can apply for that funding, you know, I think when Mitch Landrieu was here, I think he quoted Nancy Pelosi. Now I cant even remember it. Point is, even if you vote against it, you still want the money. Weve seen that over the course of time. Thats just how political these votes were given this is funding that will help rebuild a lot of these communities, the president will certainly make it clear who was with him and who wasnt with him.
Republicans Oppose Infrastructure But Take The Cash
Republicans voted against or opposed the infrastructure bill, but now that the money is arriving in states and localities, Republicans are lining up with their hands out and ready to take the credit for infrastructure projects.
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dchill
(38,472 posts)Cash is so much more fungible!
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(15,220 posts)More! More!! More!!!
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(130,865 posts)'Republicans Oppose Infrastructure But Take The Cash'