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National mile-driven tax pilot program tucked into $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill

The White House's $1.2 trillion infrastructure package includes a pilot program for a national mile-driven tax, contradicting President Biden's previous dismissal of the policy.

August 5, 2021

CBO: Funding for Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan comes up short

President Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure package does not fully pay for all the spending it proposes, as promised by the White House, according to a new review released Thursday by the Congressional Budget Office.

August 5, 2021

McConnell rules out GOP votes for hiking the debt ceiling

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday dismissed the notion that Republicans would provide the votes necessary to extend the federal debt ceiling and avoid a default on U.S. debts around the world, especially if Democrats reject any GOP input as they move forward with their $3.5 trillion party-line "human infrastructure" package.

August 5, 2021

‘Build America by hiring Americans’: Lankford pushes E-Verify requirements in infrastructure package

Sen. James Lankford is pushing changes to President Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure package to ensure that tax dollars do not go to federal contractors who employ illegal aliens.

August 5, 2021

Trump, Biden brands benefit from big wins in Ohio special elections

Two special primary elections in Ohio on Tuesday signal that both President Biden and his GOP predecessor, Donald Trump, are still the leaders of their respective parties.

August 4, 2021

Democrats block infrastructure amendment preventing cancellation of border wall contracts

Senate Democrats on Wednesday killed an amendment to President Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that would have blocked the federal government from canceling contracts for the construction of a physical barrier on the U.S.-Mexico border.

August 4, 2021

GOP senators move to prevent Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill from benefiting China

A cadre of GOP senators is pushing amendments to the White House's $1.2 trillion infrastructure package to prevent U.S. tax dollars from going to benefit China.

August 3, 2021

Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill carves out broad exemptions from ‘Buy American’ mandates

President Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure package is being pitched as a win for the domestic economy, but an obscure line within the 2,702-page bill could increase the offshoring of American jobs.

August 2, 2021

Biden’s infrastructure bill doubles annual funding for commission run by Manchin’s wife

President Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure package is set to be a boon for the wife of Sen. Joe Manchin III, a West Virginia Democrat and key swing vote for the White House's agenda.

August 1, 2021

‘I can’t really guarantee’: Manchin withholds support for Dems’ ‘human infrastructure’ package

Sen. Joe Manchin III, a key swing vote for President Biden's political agenda, refused to say if he would vote for the Democrats' $3.5 trillion social spending bill on Sunday.

August 1, 2021

Senate on track to approve $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill this week, key senators say

A $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill is on track for Senate passage this week, key lawmakers said Sunday, setting the stage for floor action and hand-wringing over Democrats' demands for a follow-up bill that would spend trillions more on child care, education and social welfare.

August 1, 2021

Infrastructure debate devolves into chaos; senators trade accusations of double-crossing

Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer on Friday was forced to delay a vote to begin debate on President Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure package as pandemonium broke out in the usually austere upper chamber.

July 30, 2021

‘Country over politics’: Bipartisan lawmakers urge Pelosi to not obstruct $1.2T infrastructure deal

A group of bipartisan lawmakers on Friday urged House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to put "country over politics" and not stand in the way of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal.

July 30, 2021

Trump: GOP support for $1.2T infrastructure deal gives Democrats a ‘big win’

Former President Donald Trump ratcheted up the pressure Friday on Senate Republicans to oppose President Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal, arguing its passage would be a "big win" for Democrats.

July 30, 2021

Senate Dems rush $1.2 trillion infrastructure package after GOP helps them clear filibuster hurdle

Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer is rushing to ram a bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure package through the Senate before lawmakers depart for August recess, speeding up the process after Republicans helped break down the filibuster barrier.

July 29, 2021

‘He doesn’t fight’: Trump slams McConnell for helping advance Biden’s $1.2T infrastructure deal

Former President Donald Trump rebuked Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday for helping advance the White House's $1.2 trillion infrastructure package.

July 29, 2021

‘We have the votes’: Senate advances Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal

The Senate voted to advance President Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure package on Wednesday, only hours after a bipartisan group of lawmakers finalized the deal.

July 28, 2021

Senior Democrats bristle at being cut out of infrastructure deal, threaten to bolt

Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer is rushing to prevent a revolt by senior Democrats in his caucus, like Maryland Sen. Benjamin J. Cardin, who bristle at being cut out of the bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal.

July 28, 2021

Bipartisan lawmakers reach ‘final agreement’ on $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal

A bipartisan group of senators reached a final agreement on a roughly $1 trillion infrastructure package Wednesday, although it remains to be seen if there are enough votes to overcome a Republican filibuster.

July 28, 2021

Senate infrastructure talks grind on, but deal hits roadblocks at every turn

The bipartisan group of senators behind the nascent $1.2 trillion infrastructure package inched towards an agreement Wednesday but a final deal is by no means in sight.

July 28, 2021