Infrastructure negotiations: Republicans unveil $600 billion framework as Democrats try to iron out issues
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The real work of finalizing an infrastructure package that can have widespread Democratic support on Capitol Hill is just beginning as the party must reckon with key differences between progressives and moderates on the scope and cost of the package -- as well as GOP lawmakers offering their own alternative.
While progressives are losing patience quickly with any discussion on bipartisanship, Democrats in the middle are still clinging to hopes that they can find consensus. The White House has invited key Republicans for discussions, but still GOP senators introduced an infrastructure proposal Thursday that is just a sliver of what President Joe Biden has suggested he wants. How to read the Republican proposalMore Related News