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Bridges and divides: America’s infrastructure push

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Strategies

This chapter explores the recent passage of a $1 trillion infrastructure package in the U.S. Senate, emphasizing its bipartisan support and the complex legislative landscape it creates. It highlights President Biden's 'building back better' agenda, which includes significant investments in infrastructure and social programs, while outlining the tactical approaches to secure cooperation from moderate senators. The discussion further delves into the implications of this substantial spending, including the anticipated impact on the federal deficit and the necessity for simultaneous passage of related budget bills.

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