He continues pushing negotiators to complete work on the package. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York said he would begin the floor process next week for…
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Senate May Work Into August, Leader Says
Senator Schumer looking for a “two-track” approach to agenda. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York said that legislators may work into August in order to pass…
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President Responds to Infrastructure Feedback
Coupling administration agenda with bipartisan agreement met with opposition. President Joe Biden spoke over the weekend about his commitment to a dual track infrastructure bill. The president had…
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Agreement Reached
Deal focuses on traditional infrastructure projects. The White House announced Thursday that President Biden had reached an agreement with a bipartisan group of lawmakers for a national infrastructure…
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President Announces Infrastructure Deal
He accepted a proposal put forth by bipartisan senators. President Joe Biden announced Thursday he has reached a bipartisan deal on an infrastructure package. A proposal had been…
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House Speaker Pelosi Rejects Gas Tax Hike
Looks for alternative source of income for Infrastructure costs. On Thursday, Speaker Pelosi announced that she would not support an increase in the national gas tax as a…
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Senate Bipartisan Infrastructure Group Doubles Membership
$1 Trillion bill builds momentum. On Wednesday, the Senate’s bipartisan infrastructure working group doubled in size to a total number of 21 members. The group is seeking to…
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President Concludes Infrastructure Conversations
Begins new negotiations with moderate senators. On Tuesday, President Biden ended his conversations with Congressional opposition about the need for a national infrastructure program. The president indicated that…
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President Seeking Compromise on Infrastructure
He has been in negotiations with opposing legislators. President Joe Biden has said he is willing to abandon his proposed corporate tax rate in exchange for at least…
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Senate Presents Infrastructure Counteroffer
Compromise price tag is $928 billion. The president’s package on infrastructure, which has a cost of $1.7 trillion and goes beyond the scope of “traditional” infrastructure, has been…
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