Some Democrats Signal Opposition to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package

Some Democrats Signal Opposition to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package
Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore. (C) testifies at a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on May 2, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Masooma Haq
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Some progressive House Democrats and 30 members of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee are indicating opposition to the Senate’s negotiations of the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package.

Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) and 30 Democratic members of the committee sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) Wednesday to urge them to allow House Members to include provisions from the INVEST in America Act in any smaller bicameral infrastructure legislation.

Masooma Haq
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Masooma Haq began reporting for The Epoch Times from Pakistan in 2008. She currently covers a variety of topics including U.S. government, culture, and entertainment.
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