Infrastructure

Sen. Tammy Duckworth on Investing in Infrastructure and Bipartisanship

Daniella and Jesse connect with Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) for an insightful conversation on how the new Democratic majority in the Senate has worked to pass ambitious legislation to bolster the economy during COVID-19.

AFL-CIO Chief Economist Bill Spriggs on the Economy and Infrastructure for All

Bill Spriggs, chief economist at the AFL-CIO, joins the podcast to explore the state of the economy and how Biden’s jobs plans can help growth—and address decades of racial injustice.

Tax the rich. Create jobs. Rebuild our infrastructure.

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Infrastructure Investment Must Create Good Jobs for All

Author Karla Walter describes how federal lawmakers can support America’s 21st-century competitiveness by ensuring that any federal infrastructure plan invests in good jobs.

The Economic Betrayal in Trump’s False Promises

The past two years have showcased not only President Trump’s rigging of the U.S. economy, but also the unfulfilled economic promises he made to working Americans.

Opportunity Costs: Republican-Controlled Congress Chooses Tax Cuts Over Infrastructure Investments

Tax cuts for the wealthy could have covered the cost of investing in the nation’s deteriorating infrastructure.

The Art of the Pass-Through

Donald Trump’s tax plan doubles down on a tax trick that has helped big companies and the wealthy few avoid paying taxes.

Sen. Rubio’s Child Tax Credit Is a Gift to Himself

Sen. Marco Rubio’s Child Tax Credit proposal isn’t as friendly to working families as he claims—cutting taxes for wealthier families, including his own.

The Best, Smartest, Most Tremendous Giveaway to the Wealthy Few

Donald Trump follows the GOP presidential primary field with a tax plan that promises even bigger gains for the richest Americans.