Trump, US Democrats agree to forge $2 trillion infrastructure plan
Democratic leaders said Tuesday they reached agreement with President Donald Trump to pursue a USD 2 trillion plan for improving America's creaking infrastructure, but deciding how to pay for the ambitious project could become a sticking point.
"We agreed on a number which was very, very good: USD 2 trillion for infrastructure," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said, in a sign the feuding sides may be willing to work together on accomplishing a major bipartisan goal to upgrade the nation's roads, bridges, airports, rail lines, energy grid, waterways and broadband internet access.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi added that the lawmakers and Trump agreed to pursue a "big and bold" proposal, but that Democrats would be waiting eagerly to see the president's plans for how to pay for it.
The group will meet again with the president in three weeks.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders characterized the discussions as "excellent and productive" and said the meeting next month will address ...