
White House rejects GOP infrastructure counteroffer, saying it does not meet Biden's objectives
CNN
President Joe Biden on Friday rejected a new counteroffer made by Republicans on infrastructure despite a $50 billion increase in spending, telling the GOP's key negotiator that the new offer did not meet his policy goals.
West Virginia Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito presented the new Republican counteroffer on infrastructure, "which consisted of an about $50 billion increase in spending across a number of infrastructure programs," according to the readout from White House press secretary Jen Psaki. Psaki said the President felt the offer "did not meet his objectives." "The President expressed his gratitude for her effort and goodwill, but also indicated that the current offer did not meet his objectives to grow the economy, tackle the climate crisis, and create new jobs," the readout stated in part.
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