WASHINGTON, D. C.: Lawmakers racing to seal a bipartisan infrastructure deal early this coming week are hitting a major roadblock over how much money should go to public transit, the group's lead Republican negotiator said Sunday (Monday in Manila).

As discussions continued through the weekend, Ohio Sen. Rob Portman said both sides were "about 90 percent of the way there" on an agreement.

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