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Senate GOP Preparing Infrastructure Counteroffer

Last week, the White House scaled back its proposal to $1.7 trillion.

Senate GOP Preparing Infrastructure Counteroffer
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There appears to be movement toward compromise on infrastructure. Republicans are preparing a new counteroffer for the White House. 

One Senator told reporters the GOP proposal would be close to $1 trillion, which is around what President Biden said he'd accept. 

It would include pay-fors like repurposing unspent COVID money, but would not raise corporate tax rates. 

Last week, the White House scaled back its proposal to $1.7 trillion.