The Senate GOP wants to divert stimulus money for infrastructure — but the White House says it may come at the expense of restaurants and hospitals

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The White House on Thursday cautioned Senate Republicans against redirecting stimulus money to fund infrastructure, saying that step could come at the expense of rural hospitals, restaurants, and small businesses that have been financially devastated by the pandemic.

The statement from White House press secretary Jen Psaki comes after a group of Senate Republicans introduced an amended $918 billion infrastructure offer to President Joe Biden, one featuring only a modest bump in new spending. Only a quarter of it — or $257 billion — appears to be new government spending beyond what’s already been approved details ⇒

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