Key takeaways:
- The White House and Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) are in a spat over the senator’s reaction to the arrival of $1.4 billion in federal funds to his state.
- The money is from the $555 billion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and will be used to expand broadband access to underserved areas in Alabama.
- It remains to be seen whether Tuberville will accept Biden’s invitation to the groundbreaking ceremony.
The White House and Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) are in a bit of a spat over the senator’s reaction to the arrival of $1.4 billion in federal funds to his state.
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden mocked Tuberville for celebrating the news that Alabama was set to receive the money to improve broadband access in the state, despite the fact that Tuberville had voted against the bipartisan infrastructure bill that allocated the funds.
The money is from the $555 billion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a sweeping bipartisan law that included a historic $65 billion investment. Tuberville was one of 30 Republican senators to vote against the legislation, but he praised the arrival of the funds on social media this week.
“Great to see Alabama receive crucial funds to boost ongoing broadband efforts,” Tuberville tweeted. Biden responded with a tweet of his own, saying, “See you at the groundbreaking.”
The federal funds will be used to expand broadband access to underserved areas in Alabama, and will be a major boost to the state’s ongoing efforts to improve internet access. The money is expected to be put to use in the coming months.
It remains to be seen whether Tuberville will accept Biden’s invitation to the groundbreaking ceremony.
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