Prospects Uncertain For Congressional Action On Infrastructure Package

December 7, 2020
Despite bipartisan support for water infrastructure and other types of infrastructure funding, former congressional staff say the prospects for comprehensive infrastructure legislation in the next Congress appear limited although targeted funding could be included in a potential economic stimulus package. President Donald Trump came into office calling for significant investment in infrastructure, but three different attempts to advance infrastructure legislation failed, and due to congressional spending this year to address the COVID-19 pandemic, GOP lawmakers are not eager for more...


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