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Bob_in_VA

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16. Compared to what is needed

Thu Jun 10, 2021, 10:44 PM

Jun 2021

The American Society of Civil Engineers does a report card of American infrastructure. The latest one notes that, in order to achieve a grade of "B" - currently the grade is "C-" - The US will need to invest $5.937 trillion over the next 8 years. Current commitments over that timeframe is $3.350 trillion, a shortfall of $2.588 trillion. Adding the >$1 trillion proposed still leaves a shortfall of $1.588.
Their list of categories include the following:

Surface Transportation
Water / Wastewater /Storm water
Electricity
Airports
Inland Waterways & Marine Ports
Dams
Hazardous & Solid Waste
Levees
Public Parks & Recreation
Schools

The Democratic bill includes more categories including, but not limited to:
Internet/universal broadband
Continuing expenses related to Covid-10 and preparation for future pandemics

Please note that the ACSE grade of "B" means - Good, adequate for now. Frankly, I want to shoot for a grade of "A" - exceptional, fit for the future. Because I plan to be living in the future.

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Ten Senate Democrats and Republicans say they reached five-year, nearly $1 trillion infrastructure d [View all] TomCADem Jun 2021 OP

Good Luck Getting Another 5 repubs SoCalDavidS Jun 2021 #1

I think you are right JohnSJ Jun 2021 #3

Good luck getting 45 other Democrats. onenote Jun 2021 #5

Mitch can't let Biden have any more accomplishments. The House could be tricky too underpants Jun 2021 #7

You don't need them with reconcilliation TomCADem Jun 2021 #9

If there's a bipartisan deal on the table, i don't see several senators Calista241 Jun 2021 #14

Without raising taxes on those not paying I_UndergroundPanther Jun 2021 #2

I can't call it bad news bucolic_frolic Jun 2021 #4

If not raising taxes on those in the original plan kacekwl Jun 2021 #6

So, you would oppose fixing infrastructure and creating jobs... TomCADem Jun 2021 #11

They will claim that the money needs to come from SmittyWerben Jun 2021 #13

Hell no...it is not a big no. We get what we can...do you want to lose the midterm? Demsrule86 Jun 2021 #29

Chump change. nt Hotler Jun 2021 #8

$1 trillion is chump change? On top of $2 trillion through ARPA... TomCADem Jun 2021 #10

Compared to what is needed Bob_in_VA Jun 2021 #16

Ok but given that the Senate is literally divided 50-50, with several Democrats NYC Liberal Jun 2021 #24

It is a start...and I say pass it. Demsrule86 Jun 2021 #30

But it's not really even 1 trillion-- DemocraticPatriot Jun 2021 #28

Now what? n/t HiramWisdom Jun 2021 #12

Tentative Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2021 #15

Nope Drum Jun 2021 #17

It's not what we want or need - but it might in fact be all we can get right now peppertree Jun 2021 #18

Wyden gave it a fat no. LiberalFighter Jun 2021 #19

Does that include Amtrak ? left-of-center2012 Jun 2021 #20

It's really only $500 billion over 5 years and the wealthy are left untouched. PSPS Jun 2021 #21

YAWN. maddogesq Jun 2021 #22

This + a 2nd reconciliation in 2021 would give us everything we want, right? zaj Jun 2021 #23

Isn't this the "deal" or just about whistler162 Jun 2021 #25

Doesn't matter. Still won't pass. Mitch won't allow it. Vinca Jun 2021 #26

about #$/&@ time.. Maxheader Jun 2021 #27

I've heard this song before... Earth Bound Misfit Jun 2021 #31

A half assed bill that will do jack shit. n/m BradAllison Jun 2021 #32