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McClatchy Washington Bureau
McClatchy Washington Bureau
National
David Lightman

Tax the wealthy and big companies for road repairs? Democrats are divided

WASHINGTON _ Should big corporations or the wealthy pay more taxes to repair the nation's roads, bridges and other infrastructure? Or should consumers pay for the roads they use with a higher gasoline tax?

Democrats, who control the House of Representatives and have the power to block most legislation in the Senate, have very different ideas, which could complicate efforts to reach an agreement with the White House on funding an ambitious infrastructure improvement plan.

Congressional leaders and President Donald Trump are expected to meet Wednesday to discuss ways to pay for a $2 trillion infrastructure plan.

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