White House Officials To Meet With Senators On Infrastructure

The transcript discusses legislative issues and the pressure to finalize an infrastructure deal. President Biden met with Senators Manchin and Sinema, who are crucial to advancing his agenda. They support a $1 trillion plan, including $579 billion in new spending. Biden is encouraged by the progress but has questions about policy details, especially regarding taxes. The White House seeks a bipartisan deal on traditional infrastructure and a larger care infrastructure package through budget reconciliation, requiring a simple majority vote.

Who are the key senators mentioned as crucial in advancing President Biden's agenda?

• Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer

• Nancy Pelosi and Kevin McCarthy

• Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema

• Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren

What is the total amount of the infrastructure plan supported by the group of senators?

• $500 billion

• $750 billion

• $1.5 trillion

• $1 trillion

What is one of President Biden's concerns regarding the infrastructure policy?

• The timeline for implementation

• The sources of funding

• The involvement of international partners

• The environmental impact

What type of infrastructure is the White House seeking a bipartisan deal on?

• Digital infrastructure

• Traditional infrastructure like roads and bridges

• Healthcare infrastructure

• Educational infrastructure

Through which process do Democratic lawmakers plan to pass the larger infrastructure package?

• Judicial review

• Executive order

• Filibuster

• Budget reconciliation