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Congressman Tom Cole visits with local business owners Thursday at the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce. Richard R. Barron / CNHI News Service
As President Joe Biden begins the push to pass his American Jobs Plan the approximately $2.25 trillion infrastructure proposal is getting pushback from Oklahomaâs delegation in Washington, including Congressman Tom Cole.
In a statement to The Transcript, Cole, R-Okla, acknowledged that infrastructure is a priority for both parties, but said he believes that Bidenâs proposed plan overlooks key elements that Oklahoma needs.
âPresident Bidenâs proposal â taken in its entirety â spends too much on unrelated policies, overshadowing any worthwhile provisions to improve the conditions of roads and bridges, expand access to broadband in rural areas and other real needs,â Cole said in the statement.