President Biden "Eager" to See Republicans' Infrastructure Plan

The Biden administration is eager to receive a counter proposal from Republicans after their previous offer was rejected. Press Secretary Jen Psaki indicates that Republicans need to make significant progress. The last Republican counter offer increased by $50 billion, while the Biden administration reduced its proposal from $2.3 trillion to $1.7 trillion. Both sides remain $1 trillion apart. The White House is open to further engagement and discussions, awaiting the next Republican proposal. Senator Shelley Moore Capito's office suggests that the gap between the two parties is wider than before.

What is the Biden administration waiting for from the Republicans?

• A meeting request

• A counter proposal

• A public statement

• A new budget proposal

How much did the last Republican counter offer increase by?

• $500 billion

• $100 billion

• $50 billion

• $10 billion

What is the Biden administration's stance on engaging with Republicans?

• They are reluctant to engage

• They are eager to engage

• They are indifferent to engagement

• They have refused to engage

How much did the Biden administration reduce its original proposal by?

• $0.6 trillion

• $1 trillion

• $1.7 trillion

• $2.3 trillion

What is the current gap between the Biden administration and Republicans in their negotiations?

• $1 trillion

• $1.5 trillion

• $500 billion

• $2 trillion