Infrastructure and Insanity
Monday’s signing of the bipartisan infrastructure bill was a big win for all Americans. But what does it say about the state of our politics that some Republicans are facing death threats for voting for it? .
Day: November 15, 2021
Unspent COVID Funds
Through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (March 2020), the Consolidated Appropriations Act (December 2020), and the American Rescue Plan Act (March 2021), Congress allocated more than $5 trillion for coronavirus relief programs. However, nearly one-fifth of that money remains unspent. Here are some of the bigger areas with unspent funds.
Five Facts on Major Bipartisan Legislation
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed the Senate 69-30 in August and passed the House 228-206 on November 5. It’s one of the most consequential pieces of bipartisan legislation in years, and passed thanks to 13 House Republicans providing enough “yes” votes to offset six House Democrats who voted no. Even though bipartisanship has …
Congress Has a Full Agenda and Little Time
The House and Senate return from recess today… before heading back on recess for Thanksgiving at the end of the week. Both chambers are scheduled to end their work for the year on December 10, with the House slated to be in session for only 13 days before the end of 2021. And they have …
