Obama Tells Congress to Approve Funds for Roads, Bridges

[Purveyor]

Source: Associated Press

May 14, 2014 2:41 pm

WASHINGTON—The government is running out of money to repair deteriorating roads, bridges and ports, and President Barack Obama says more federal spending will help avert a looming crisis that could stifle economic growth and torment commuters.

Obama’s visit Wednesday afternoon to New York’s Tappan Zee Bridge was a central part of his administration effort this week to call attention to the nation’s crumbling infrastructure.

The major Hudson River crossing point, which opened to traffic in 1955, is now being replaced at a cost of $3.9 billion. The financing is largely by bonds paid for through higher tolls.

In addition to promoting a four-year, $302 billion transportation plan that he wants Congress to back, the president intended to cite efforts to cut red tape and delays in permitting, according to the White House.

Read more: http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/675383-obama-tells-congress-to-approve-funds-for-roads-bridges/

[sakabatou]

1. I doubt we'll get that done

as the House will cry for more cutting of needed programs and the ACA.

[onehandle]

2. Fox News Translation: 'Angry Black President Demands Socialism. Heroic House Republicans Resist.'

Not enough subject line to fit in 'White Power!' so use your imagination.

[SunSeeker]

3. Obama can't tell them. He can only ask.

Again, people, we must ALL get out and vote in 2014 so Obama can get this (and a whole lot of other stuff) done.

[Cha]

4. Yeah, ask and illustrate..

@petesouza: President Obama looks out at the new Tappan Zee Bridge under construction in Tarrytown, NY



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