

Bridges and divides: America’s infrastructure push
Aug 12, 2021
Idris Kaloun, Washington correspondent for The Economist, provides an in-depth look at President Biden's ambitious infrastructure plan, highlighting its bipartisan support and potential impact on the federal deficit. The discussion dives into the challenges and strategies involved in passing significant budget bills that accompany the infrastructure investment. Kaloun also shifts focus to Zambia's pivotal election, addressing concerns over corruption and voter intimidation, illustrating a pressing struggle for democracy amidst broader political upheavals.
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
- The Senate passed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill with bipartisan support.
- This bill includes investments in roads, bridges, airports, and internet access.
Linked Budget Bill
- A separate $3.5 trillion budget bill includes social programs and climate measures.
- Both bills are linked; neither will pass without the other.
White House Strategy
- The White House strategy involved splitting the infrastructure plan into two parts.
- One part is bipartisan, while the other is a larger partisan package.