Posted on 03/31/2020 9:45:15 AM PDT by Nero Germanicus
President Trump on Tuesday encouraged Congress to pass a $2 trillion infrastructure bill as the next piece of legislation to boost the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.
"With interest rates for the United States being at ZERO, this is the time to do our decades long awaited Infrastructure Bill," Trump tweeted.
"It should be VERY BIG & BOLD, Two Trillion Dollars, and be focused solely on jobs and rebuilding the once great infrastructure of our Country!"
Trump last week signed into law a $2 trillion economic relief package targeting small businesses and workers impacted by the fallout of the virus. Lawmakers are already eyeing a fourth stimulus package to try and keep the economy afloat, and House Democrats have zeroed in on major investments in infrastructure.
Democrats have suggested an infrastructure bill could include updates to public drinking water systems and hospital capacity, as well as upgrades to rural broadband in light of increased teleworking and online schooling during the pandemic. The upshot would include additional jobs at a time when unemployment filings are skyrocketing into the millions, Democrats argue.
Some in the party have also signaled a phase four stimulus bill could include other measures left out of earlier packages, such as expanded paid leave for workers and parents forced to stay at home during the outbreak and increased worker protections.
Trump's backing could push Republicans to support such a measure, though GOP leaders have been hesitant to move forward with legislation that might include certain Democratic priorities they argue are unrelated to combating the virus.
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He should dangle that carrot, let them load on all the pork they want, and then say never mind.
I don’t think you understand what Trump is doing. This is a complete monetary reset.
The last $800 billion did not fix anything.
I still drive down the same bad roads as before.
The same bridges and roads are are in need of repair now as they were back then.
Is it now?
Ha, they think it’s non-essential.
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