“The House approved a $1 trillion package of road and other infrastructure projects late Friday… The House passed the measure 228-206, prompting prolonged cheers from the relieved Democratic side of the chamber. Thirteen Republicans, mostly moderates, supported the legislation while six of Democrats’ farthest left members — including Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Cori Bush of Missouri — opposed it.” (AP News)
The right is critical of the bill, arguing that it is too costly and includes items beyond traditional infrastructure.
The left praises the bill, arguing that it is a major success for the Biden administration.
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