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August 3, 2021

Congress Inches Closer to Infrastructure Deal; Some West Virginians are Divided

WOWK13 – As roadwork continues all across the country, so too, does the work in Congress to forge a deal on a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. It would add even more bridge, road and highway projects to the mix. Watch the full segment.

“We find ourselves with the great work of the bipartisan group, at a great place, of a point at which we can discuss these,” said Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, (R-WV).

The bill would also include billions to expand greatly needed broadband services in rural areas, especially in Appalachia. But to do all this, some believe there should be billions for so-called social infrastructure, which includes adult home health care, paid leave for workers and child-care.

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