Congress agrees on $908 billion relief bill, $45 billion of which is for transportation
Written by David C. Lester, Editor-in-Chief
Congress agrees on $908 billion relief bill, $45 billion of which is for transportation.
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After weeks of anticipation and frustration, Congress has finally reached agreement on a stimulus, or relief, bill for $908 billion according to the Washington Post. The bill includes a total of $45 billion for transportation needs, and, according to the Post, here are some key recipients:
- Airlines—$15 billion
- Transit—$14 billion
- Airports and airport vendors: $2 billion
- Intercity bus industry: $2 billion
- Amtrak: $1 billion
For more details on the relief bill, please click the following link to the Washington Post.
