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August 9, 2021

Senators Push Forward $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
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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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