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SERIES: COVID-19’s Long-Term Policy Implications - The Implications of COVID-19 on Infrastructure

As policymakers seek to provide relief to key sectors of the national economy, they are considering the long-term benefits of investing in long overdue critical infrastructure projects.

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Committees Paving the Way for Infrastructure Policy

As we enter the September work period, Congress will first have to address the budget, appropriations, the debt limit, and expiring authorization measures, with tax reform and healthcare in the mix as well. However, we’re already thinking about the next big item on the agenda: infrastructure. An issue that crosses eight committee jurisdictions, crafting modern infrastructure policy will necessitate the input of many different parties, so where do we start?

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