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Senate likely to pass ‘Infrastructure’ Bill next week

[KHON2] The Senate is working through the weekend to pass a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package.

In a key vote Saturday, Democrats and Republicans came together to advance the plan. The infrastructure bill has dodged another pothole on Capitol Hill.

This is the second Saturday in a row Senators have stayed in session to work on the massive package.

Lawmakers on both sides say they are eager to get this bill across the finish line. But the two sides are still squabbling over final details that could hold things up.

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., helped write the bill.

"A compromise that will address our infrastructure needs without going overboard," Manchin said.

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, was one of 18 Republicans who joined Democrats to push the bill forward.

"We're one step closer to completing this product," Cornyn said.

But Republicans aren't done trying to put their stamp on the bill.

"The full Senate deserves its full chance to shape this important legislation," Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said.

The Congressional Budget Office predicted this week that the bill would add $256 billion to the deficit over the next 10 years
[Wharton analysis is that this bill will actually hurt the economy and cost jobs]

Posted by Lord Garth 2021-08-08 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11142 views ] Top

#1 $1.2 Trillion that the government does not have.

Posted by Blackbeard Barnsmell6454 2021-08-08 02:04|| 2021-08-08 02:04|| Front Page Top

#2 $1.2 Trillion that the government does not have.

Ink in the ink pen; checks in the checkbook.

Posted by badanov 2021-08-08 02:20|| 2021-08-08 02:20|| Front Page Top

#3 The Gov't money printing presses are not operational on week ends. It will all be fully funded by Monday afternoon. Tuesday at the latest.

Posted by Besoeker 2021-08-08 02:27|| 2021-08-08 02:27|| Front Page Top

#4 Come, come Besoeker! This is the 21st Century and they will electronically make money "appear" by 1030EST Monday morning. (It could have been done earlier but no self respecting boss does anything before their third cup of coffee!) (/sarc)

Posted by magpie 2021-08-08 09:32|| 2021-08-08 09:32|| Front Page Top

#5 And you can keep track of it here.

Posted by Matt 2021-08-08 12:50|| 2021-08-08 12:50|| Front Page Top

#6 Inflation is already accelerating at the fastest pace in 50 years. WHY do we need more fiscal stimulus?

Posted by Tom 2021-08-08 13:29|| 2021-08-08 13:29|| Front Page Top

#7 Need a Tea Party on steroids and this is what it will take.

Posted by rjschwarz 2021-08-08 19:44|| 2021-08-08 19:44|| Front Page Top

#8 You misspelled "Green New Deal". It is *not* spelled I-n-f-r-a-s-t-r-u-c-t-u-r-e.

Posted by CrazyFool 2021-08-08 20:25|| 2021-08-08 20:25|| Front Page Top

#9 Pelosi & The Squad will announce tomorrow, that they have secured financing for the entire $1,2 Trillion Bill; and we can all relax because their funding source has extended the US Government a substantial loan... Yes hard to believe but true, they actually have the money in hand ---

AOC added "There is plenty more where that came from..." and giggled gleefully at their achievement.

Posted by Waldemar Noodleman3358 2021-08-08 20:28|| 2021-08-08 20:28|| Front Page Top

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