(#4650) Infrastructure bills coming by weeks end

      I know I am sticking my neck out but not that much really. With Joe Biden going to the climate summit next week and the state elections in New Jersey and Virginia next week as well, the bills couldn't be more crucial as to timing. We have been hearing over the last several weeks that the deal on the human infrastructure bill is nearly complete with few obstacles left to surmount. I know the details are important but once an agreement on principle is made the passage of both bills will be imminent. Possibly by this Friday if not then by Monday. Perfect timing for the climate summit and the elections.
     The whole process has been a struggle despite being a mandate from the 2020 election. But even though we have the slimmest majorities in both Houses of Congress the actual achievement of what will be at least 3 trillion in spending and as well being paid for is amazing. I along with many others feel that we could have done better but that is not possible at this moment and will take a good election showing for our democratic party in 2022 to again try. Getting 3 more filibuster ending democratic senators will do the trick to finally end the filibuster and allow us to pass legislation that will actually reimagine our society.
     To get to that reimagining of our society we will need to pass these infrastructure bills and then do a carve out for voting rights protections. If these actions become reality then we democrats will be able to deliver for the American people like at no other time in history. Yes, even greater impacts on our society than the FDR reforms of the 1930's. Defending the democratic majority in the Congress is an imperative as well as adding to it. Getting a larger majority will only happen if we can pass these infrastructure bills and most importantly protect voting rights. The future is bright for our nation but we need to take on more huge step to get it done.