Trump’s $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan rests on some strong assumptions CNN » Is creating that much funding from such a small number of federal dollars even possible? Experts say yes, technically, but caution that such a large private sector add-on is far from guaranteed. Progressives have attacked the proposed $200 billion as woefully inadequate, saying that states and cities are already burdened by pension debt and would not be able to raise enough money to finance 80% of the cost of major projects. Michelle2018-02-06T10:42:28-08:00February 2nd, 2018|Federal Programs, Trump & Infrastructure, U.S. News| Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookTwitterEmail Related Posts Infrastructure Policy On Tap When Trump, Pelosi Meet Again April 17th, 2019 With 100 People Per Day Dying in Crashes, Lawmakers Weigh Road Safety Options April 9th, 2019 Congress Returns to Debate Infrastructure, Fiscal 2020 Funding, Nominees March 21st, 2019 Sea level rise could threaten California cities and ports by 2040 March 21st, 2019 Infrastructure funds top need, state mayors say March 18th, 2019 Trump Fiscal 2020 Budget Request Prioritizes Infrastructure Grants March 11th, 2019 ‘Fix the Damn Roads’: States Step In After Trump’s Plans Stall March 11th, 2019 Infrastructure bill seen difficult to pass amid funding disputes March 7th, 2019 Governors bullish on infrastructure after Trump talks February 25th, 2019