Sen. Toomey: Parties Still Far Apart on Infrastructure Bill

The transcript discusses the breakdown of negotiations between Republicans and the President over infrastructure. Key issues include the scope of what constitutes infrastructure and how to fund it. Republicans favor a narrower definition and repurposing unspent funds, while the President seeks a broader scope and new funding. Despite bipartisan interest, significant gaps remain, and the President lacks the votes to proceed unilaterally. The discussion highlights public and business community interest in infrastructure investment and reflects on past legislative successes.

What was the Republican stance on the 2017 tax reform in relation to funding the infrastructure plan?

What challenges did the negotiators face in reaching a bipartisan agreement on infrastructure?