Democrats are struggling to decide whether to pursue a bipartisan infrastructure bill or go it alone through another budget reconciliation process. Some are advocating a two-step strategy that combines both approaches, but skeptics abound as Republicans prepare their own slimmed-down version. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman break down the current state of play over one of President Biden’s top initiatives. Show Notes: Key Democrats flex ‘SALT’ muscles ahead of infrastructure debateIt’s time to bring back the Budget committees to the congressional budget processBoosting domestic spendingConservative groups target swing Democrats in fight against infrastructure plan and taxesSenate GOP and earmarks: It depends on the definition of ‘rule’
