"Infrastructure Deal Is Back on Track After Biden’s Assurances"

"Moderate Republicans said they believed that the $1.2 trillion bill, which they suggested they could now begin drafting, would have enough G.O.P. support to pass the Senate."

"WASHINGTON — A fragile bipartisan infrastructure deal appeared to be moving forward once again on Sunday, as moderate Republicans said they had been reassured that President Biden would not hold it hostage while Democrats simultaneously work on a larger, partisan economic package.

After 48 hours of chaos, the statements by leading Republicans prompted a sigh of relief for the White House, where Mr. Biden and top aides had worked through the weekend to keep the eight-year, $1.2 trillion investment to rebuild the nation’s infrastructure from falling apart. G.O.P. negotiators even suggested that they could now begin drafting the bill and said they believed it would win enough Republican votes to pass the Senate next month.

“The waters have been calmed,” said Senator Mitt Romney, Republican of Utah."

Nicholas Fandos reports for the New York Times June 27, 2021.

SEE ALSO:

"Biden: Infrastructure Vow Was Not Intended To Be Veto Threat" (AP)

"‘Not My Intent’: How Biden’s Impromptu Comments Upended a Political Win" (New York Times)

"White House, Senate Negotiators Try to Keep Infrastructure Deal Alive" (Wall St. Journal)

"Green Groups Shift Energy To Reconciliation Package" (The Hill)

"What The Deal Means For Progressive Climate Hopes" (E&E News)

"Key GOP Senators Balk At Terms Of Biden Infrastructure Bill" (AP)

"Biden’s Green Allies Launch Major Campaign As Bipartisan Deal Shrinks From Climate" (HuffPost)

Source: NYTimes, 06/28/2021