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Senators Push Forward $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

HeadlineAug 09, 2021

On Capitol Hill, senators voted Sunday evening to end debate over a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package, clearing the way for a final vote early this week. The bipartisan bill would see the largest-ever federal investments in public transit, clean water and green energy. But critics say it’s far short of what’s needed to tackle the climate crisis. The package is barely half of what President Biden proposed — and far short of the $10 trillion THRIVE Act favored by progressives. Senate Democrats are expected to turn to a $3.5 trillion budget resolution that could pass without Republican support, covering additional infrastructure needs.

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