Senate Democrats promise to change stimulus bill

By ANDREW TAYLOR – 22 hours ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats promised more money for infrastructure projects when an almost $900 billion version of President Barack Obama's stimulus plan hits the Senate floor next week.

That could mean more money for roads, bridges and more traditional public works programs than presently in the measure.

"We're going to be offering some amendments to improve the package and hopefully make it more amenable to some of the Republicans," said Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., who wants to add $3 billion for mass transit programs. He said Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., chairman of the panel responsible for transportation and housing spending, would propose more infrastructure spending.