"A pair of proposals would invest in infrastructure, education, work force development and fighting climate change, with the aim of making the economy more productive."
"WASHINGTON — President Biden’s economic advisers are pulling together a sweeping $3 trillion package to boost the economy, reduce carbon emissions and narrow economic inequality, beginning with a giant infrastructure plan that may be financed in part through tax increases on corporations and the rich.
After months of internal debate, Mr. Biden’s advisers are expected to present the spending proposal to the president and congressional leaders this week, as well as begin outreach to industry and labor groups. On Monday, Mr. Biden’s national climate adviser, Gina McCarthy, discussed his infrastructure plans — and their role in combating climate change — in a meeting with oil and gas industry executives.
Administration officials caution that details remain in flux. But the enormous scope of the proposal highlights the aggressive approach the Biden administration wants to take as it tries to harness the power of the federal government to make the economy more equitable, address climate change, and improve American manufacturing and high-technology industries in an escalating battle with China."
Jim Tankersley reports for the New York Times March 22, 2021.
SEE ALSO:
"Infrastructure Plan Seeks to Address Climate and Equality as Well as Roads" (New York Times)
"Biden Faces ‘Moment Of Truth’ As He Weighs Key U.S. Climate Promise" (Washington Post)
"Biden's Multitrillion-Dollar Infrastructure Jam" (NBC News)
"Building A Big Infrastructure Plan, Biden Starts With A Bridge To Republicans" (NPR)
"Biden Infrastructure, Jobs Spending Push Could Hit $4 Trillion: Source" (Reuters)
"Big Questions Loom Ahead Of Biden's Next Spending Push, Like 'What Is Infrastructure?'" (Reuters)
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