Political turmoil threatens to drown out the thought that the United States has passed an extraordinarily ambitious infrastructure law.
It has the potential to bring traffic routes and networks to a level worthy of a rich industrialized country.
Anyone who has been on America's roads or who had to wait a long time for the Internet to work even in Washington, has an inkling of the need.
The law was able to overcome the hurdles in Congress because it is less ideologically burdened than the legislative package that is still in progress and aims to rebuild the welfare state.
The White House's claim that programs will help curb inflation are bold.
The profitable construction industry is already lacking workers.
It will raise prices so that people can get better wages.
Baked-in preferences for American manufacturers and for companies with a high degree of unionization also suppress price competition.
As useful as many parts of the law are, it will be costly for everyone.