McConnell: Infrastructure bill a 'godsend' for Kentucky
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) says that the bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, which cleared Congress on Friday and is awaiting President Biden's signature, is a “godsend” for his state. McConnell spoke in Morehead, Ky., on Monday, noting the Bluegrass State has "a lot" of infrastructure needs after touring a facility for indoor farming company AppHarvest, according to CBS News affiliate WKYT.
He pointed to Kentucky's infrastructure report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers, which gives it a C-minus. “I’m surprised we even got a C,” McConnell told WKYT. “We have a lot of infrastructure needs, both in rural areas and with big bridges. It’s a godsend for Kentucky.”
The House managed to pass the infrastructure package by a 228-206 tally late Friday evening, sending it to Biden’s desk. The Senate passed the infrastructure bill in August, with McConnell being one of 19 Republicans who voted with Democrats in support.
Speaking at a separate event in Covington, Ky., on Monday, McConnell said he is “delighted” that the House found a way to pass the bill, according to a local NPR affiliate.
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/580763-mcconnell-infrastructure-bill-a-godsend-for-home-state-of-kentucky
= new reply since forum marked as read
Voted NO on the "godsend" for his state. 