黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 federal delegation is joining the effort to promote President Joe Biden鈥檚 next big legislative push.
After passage of the American Rescue Plan, which provided stimulus checks to many citizens, Biden has turned his attention to another huge bill he鈥檚 calling the . This plan鈥檚 eight-year rollout would tackle climate change, infrastructure investment and workforce development, among other issues.
鈥淭he American Jobs Plan is more than just a slogan. It鈥檚 more than just a saying. It is a blueprint for reshaping our economy,鈥� Sen. Richard Blumenthal said during a recent news conference.
The 黑料吃瓜网 senator said part of the plan鈥檚 agenda would reverse former President Donald Trump's tax cuts for the wealthy.
鈥淭his plan will eliminate the tax breaks that encourage moving jobs and profits overseas, so some corporations pay no taxes -- and it will mean some tax increases for folks who earn more than $400,000,鈥� he said.
Biden鈥檚 plan focuses on fixing bridges, highways and roads. To ensure safer travel, the proposal includes repairs of public transportation infrastructure to support air travel, buses and trains. The investment plan also focuses on addressing inequity in underserved communities.
鈥淎lmost 70 percent of 黑料吃瓜网 bridges are over 50 years old,鈥� said Don Shubert, president of the 黑料吃瓜网 Construction Industries Association. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 the fourth-highest percentage in the United States. Over two-thirds of our major roads and highways in 黑料吃瓜网 are in poor to mediocre condition.鈥�
Many of 黑料吃瓜网 roads were built in 1969 or earlier, and according to Shubert, the life expectancy of roads is typically 50 years.
鈥満诹铣怨贤�檚 deteriorating roads right now cost motorists over $6 billion a year in unnecessary repairs, accidents and congestion-related costs,鈥� he said.
To combat the climate issue, the president suggests that America push for using cleaner energy systems. The plan also would provide relief for earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires and any other natural disasters. Biden also wants to move toward climate-friendly transportation.
Blumenthal plans a series of events this month around the state in an effort to advocate for Biden鈥檚 plan.
鈥淣othing is more important than rebuilding and building back better,鈥� he said.