The Biden Administration's Women-Led Push For Investment In 'Care Infrastructure'

President Biden wants to make a massive investment in infrastructure, and not just in roads and bridges. His administration is proposing big investments in "care infrastructure" — investments designed to help women succeed in the workforce. Three women leading the administration's effort speak to NPR: Janelle Jones , the chief economist at the Department of Labor; Heather Boushey , a member of the White House Council of Economic Advisers; and Jennifer Klein, co-chair of the White House Gender Policy Council . Additional reporting this episode on women and the workforce from NPR's Scott Horsley and Melissa Block . Hannah Rosin spoke to NPR's Michel Martin . In participating regions, you'll also hear from local journalists about what's happening in your community. Email us at [email protected] . Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy