UPDATE
A $2 trillion infrastructure deal outlined last week by President
Donald Trump and top Democrats is already losing steam. The tentative
deal to repair infrastructure and devote some of the $2 trillion to
broadband has run into opposition from Republicans who say it’s too
expensive.
Those opposed to the deal include Trump's top aide, Mick Mulvaney, and
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY, who is not in favor of the
spending, reports The Washington Post. Mulvaney said Friday,
he agrees with the president on a need for an infrastructure package and
is trying to identify $1 trillion for that purpose.
"Is it difficult to pass any infrastructure bill in this environment,
let alone a $2 trillion one, in this environment? Absolutely," Mulvaney
said. Continue Reading
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