Oh that 1.2T bill. Only something about 500 billions of the bill actually is for new construction,

Author: Eli (9821 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 8:42 pm on Aug 4, 2026

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I think.

Our fuel taxes, vehicle registration, tolls, parking, etc were supposed to pay for maintenance of roads and bridges, not new construction or serious repairs, I believe. Also don’t forget Infrastructure also includes energy & power, water & waste….

Replies to: “Oh that 1.2T bill. Only something about 500 billions of the bill actually is for new construction,”

Another slick talking Dem who makes absolutely no f*cking fiscal sense. [LINK] - Curly1918 - 3:20pm 8/4/26 (4) [View All]
- Well, if increasing tax is solely for building long-term infrastructure, I support it. - Eli - 4:33pm 8/4/26
  - The $1.2T infrastructure bill is just wrapping up and they are gearing up for another one. - iairishcheeks - 5:53pm 8/4/26
    - Oh that 1.2T bill. Only something about 500 billions of the bill actually is for new construction, - Eli - 8:42pm 8/4/26
- "Made it harder to pass along inherited wealth." - Hensou - 3:26pm 8/4/26

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