US Congress set to pass $1.2 trillion infrastructure billThe US Senate passed the massive infrastructure package with the support of one-third of RepublicansWASHINGTON: US lawmakers were set to vote Friday on a landmark $1.2 trillion infrastructure package that would transform America's crumbling transport network and boost internet coverage on the biggest day so far of Joe Biden's presidency. "American families want historic investments in infrastructure... in competitiveness, and addressing the climate crisis. Biden originally proposed some $2 trillion in infrastructure spending over eight years, including funding for some of his priorities like climate change mitigation, child care, schools and social services. Major investmentsCongressional Democrats are still haggling over the Build Back Better package that includes major investments in health, education, tackling climate change and expanding social welfare programs. Friday's effort marks a reversal from a long-established plan by House progressives to pass infrastructure only after receiving assurances of support on Build Back Better from their Senate colleagues.

Source: Bangkok Post November 05, 2021 23:09 UTC