Here's what we know so far about the bipartisan infrastructure deal - News Summed Up

Here's what we know so far about the bipartisan infrastructure deal


Democrats say they are still planning to push some of the provisions left out of the infrastructure plan through separate legislation. The new bipartisan proposal emerged this week after the breakdown of an earlier round of bipartisan negotiations with a group of Republicans led by West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito. Here's what we know about it so far:Funding for roads and bridgesThe bipartisan plan includes $109 billion for roads, bridges and other infrastructure projects -- significantly less than the $159 billion Biden initially requested for these investments. Broadband investmentBiden initially wanted to spend $100 billion to make sure every American has reliable, high-speed internet service. Lawmakers negotiating the bipartisan deal estimated that it would yield more than $100 billion.


Source: CNN June 24, 2021 18:47 UTC



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