Trump's $1.5 Trillion Public Works Plan Doesn't Say Who Pays

  • Critics say funding for infrastructure projects falls short
  • Some lawmakers and groups say support for new revenue needed
Trump's Infrastructure Proposal Reignites Debate on Debt, Dollar
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President Donald Trump wants $1.5 trillion for infrastructure. All he needs is a way to pay for it.

Lawmakers from both parties and industry representatives say they’re still waiting for key details months after Trump promised a plan to restore the nation’s roads and bridges. They’re also skeptical about prospects for legislation that doesn’t include robust federal contributions for projects and specific financing sources.