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Hops & Highways Episode 26: What is the Highway Trust Fund?

Republican leaders have released a counteroffer to President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Jobs Plan. What does the plan include and how will they pay for it? Watch the latest news from Jess & Dormie to learn more.

Dormie RobertsJessica Lombardo
Apr 23, 2021

In this episode, Jess & Dormie share the latest news on the infrastructure bill along with how Republicans are planning to shore up the Highway Trust Fund to pay for our roadways. 



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