Laura Litvan and Steven T. Dennis
Government, Business
The U.S. Capitol building at night. Utah Sen. Mitt Romney says he and five other senators will be presenting a new plan to a group of 20 bipartisan lawmakers. (Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg News)
Biden-Capito Infrastructure Talks Stall
The U.S. Capitol building at night. Utah Sen. Mitt Romney says he and five other senators will be presenting a new plan to a group of 20 bipartisan lawmakers. (Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg News)
President Joe Biden’s negotiations on an infrastructure deal with Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito appeared to stall June 7 and a bipartisan group of senators say they are ready to step in with an alternative.
June 7, 2021
Government, Business
GOP Infrastructure Plan Coming Within Days
A group of Senate Republicans is aiming to present a broad counteroffer to President Joe Biden’s $2.25 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan later this week.
April 20, 2021
Government, Business, Safety
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pauses during a television interview on Aug. 11. (Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg News)
Mitch McConnell Raises Doubts on New Stimulus
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pauses during a television interview on Aug. 11. (Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg News)
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell expressed doubts about whether Congress can get a deal on another pandemic relief package when lawmakers return to Washington after a monthlong recess, despite the Trump administration’s push for a quick, targeted stimulus.
September 2, 2020