The White House sliced nearly 25% off its $2.25 trillion, 10-year infrastructure package, bargaining down to $1.7 trillion in an effort to negotiate with Senate Republicans who offered their own $568 billion, five-year package in April.
“In our view this is the art of seeking common ground,” said White House spokesperson Jen Psaki during a press conference on Friday. “This proposal seeks a willingness to come down in size, giving in on some areas that are important to the president while also...
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