GOP offer on infrastructure 'did not meet' Biden's objectives in Friday call, Psaki says
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President Biden is not yet satisfied with the Republican offer on infrastructure after another call with Sen. Shelley Capito on Friday, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said.
"The President expressed his gratitude for her effort and goodwill but also indicated that the current offer did not meet his objectives to grow the economy, tackle the climate crisis, and create new jobs," the press secretary said in a statement. "He indicated to Senator Capito that he would continue to engage a number of Senators in both parties in the hopes of achieving a more substantial package. They agreed to speak again on Monday." Republicans had initially proposed $568 billion in spending for infrastructure as the White House proposed $2.25 trillion. The White House came down to $1.7 trillion and Republicans came up to $928 billion, and differences still remained in how to pay for the proposal.More Related News
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