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Trump to hit the road in infrastructure push

Plan could energise supporters and distract from political intrigue in Washington
Mon, Jun 05, 2017 - 5:50 AM

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Legislative wins have eluded Mr Trump thus far. The infrastructure push will offer some fresh ideas for the White House and lawmakers alike to discuss.
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US PRESIDENT Donald Trump will hit the road this week to ramp up his long-promised plan to overhaul the nation's ageing airports, roads and railways, a push that could energise his supporters and distract from political intrigue in Washington.

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