Obama seeks $300 billion for roads, railways

[steve2470]

http://www.boston.com/2014/02/26/obama-seeking-billion-for-roads-railways/r6jKxUEQ03sWnsmfHnZxBJ/story.html

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — President Barack Obama says spending $300 billion to upgrade roads and railways is a worthy investment that will attract businesses and put people to work.

Obama outlined his transportation proposal Wednesday while visiting a light rail and bus station in St. Paul. The proposal will be in the budget he sends to Congress next week.

Obama wants Congress to provide $302 billion for the federal trust fund that pays for surface transportation projects, such as rebuilding roads and bridges.

Funding is set to expire later this year if Congress doesn’t pass legislation in time.

[SummerSnow]

1. Republicans love potholes and hate trains

Haha , found this interesting article from 2011 about why do Republicans hate trains.

http://theweek.com/article/index/212968/why-does-the-right-wing-hate-trains

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2. Hasn't he done this several times before. He goes on tour speachafying about it

every few months then the Republicans say no and that is the end of it.

[Cali_Democrat]

3. Thankfully Obama hasn't given up on infrastructure legislation

I'm happy he's STILL fighting for it.

Our infrastructure is in terrible shape and needs major improvement....not to mention the fact that it will create tons of jobs!

Oh, don't forget that it will benefit future generations tremendously and improve efficiency.

I hope he keeps fighting for this!!

[doc03]

4. I agree but isn't it more about scoring a political point

at this stage than actually having any chance of getting it?

[Cali_Democrat]

5. Obama is using the bully pulpit on this....as he should...

Fighting for increased infrastructure spending is never a bad thing.

He should be applauded.