Who Pays for Biden’s Infrastructure Bill?
If Biden’s infrastructure bill becomes law, someone will have to pay. It should be those who most benefit from it. (Spoiler: If it doesn’t pass, we’ll still pay.)
Dawn Allen
Dawn Allen is a freelance writer and editor who is passionate about sustainability, political economy, gardening, traditional craftwork, and simple living. She and her husband are currently renovating a rural homestead in southeastern Michigan.
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