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Democrats Want Health Center, Road Funds in Next Virus Bill

  • Pelosi says five-year plan would cost more than $760 billion
  • An additional $10 billion would go to community health clinics
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the next coronavirus stimulus bill should include at least $760 billion over five years for water projects, broadband and transportation -- plus $10 billion for community health centers and more for housing and education -- as a way to strengthen U.S. infrastructure and the economy.

“We need to invest in our infrastructure to address some of the critical impacts and vulnerabilities that have been laid bare by the coronavirus,” Pelosi said Wednesday on a call with reporters.