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Rep. LaTurner Opposes Infrastructure Package

November 5, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Tonight, Congressman Jake LaTurner voted against the Democrats' Infrastructure Package. He issued the following statement:

“I just voted NO on the Democrats’ Infrastructure legislation.

Our nation is in desperate need of infrastructure reform and investment, but this bill is not the way to do it. Democrats have made it abundantly clear that this legislation is simply a trojan horse for President Biden’s radical Build Back Better agenda and paves the way for a laundry list of socialist policies.

Out of the total $1.2 trillion of spending in this package, only $110 billion is directed towards roads, bridges, and other real infrastructure projects that our communities need.

Most importantly, the pay-fors in this bill come up short. Over $400 billion of the $1.2 trillion price tag is unpaid for, adding to our skyrocketing national debt, and once again forcing hardworking Kansans to pick up the tab.”

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