Dems Unveil $1T Infrastructure Plan, Undo GOP Tax Cuts To Pay For It

"As the White House struggles to finance an ambitious infrastructure plan, Senate Democrats are proposing one alternative — albeit one unlikely to pass muster with President Trump: rolling back the recently passed Republican tax overhaul.

The proposal unveiled by Democratic leaders Wednesday would plow just over $1 trillion into a wide range of infrastructure needs, including $140 billion for roads and bridges, $115 billion for water and sewer infrastructure and $50 billion to rebuild schools.

The spending would be offset by clawing back two-thirds of the revenue lost in the Republican tax bill by reinstating a top income tax rate of 39.6 percent, restoring the individual alternative minimum tax, reversing cuts to the estate tax, and raising the corporate income tax from 21 percent to 25 percent."

Mike DeBonis reports for the Washington Post March 7, 2018.

SEE ALSO:

"Gas Tax Increase Is Debated After White House Turns To Congress For Infrastructure Help" (Washington Post)

"Democrats Would Reverse Some Tax Cuts To Fund Infrastructure" (AP)

"Green Groups: Dem Infrastructure Plan Better For Our National Parks" (The Hill)

"Senate Democrats Propose $5 Billion for Park Repairs" (NPCA)