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Economy Stimulus Package Should Include Transportation

Posted by: Abhijeet Chavan
Thanks to: Abhijeet Chavan
19 October 2001 - 2:00pm

Lawrence Mishel advocates that a government stimulus package aimed at helping the slowing economy should include investments in transportation.

"Putting money into Amtrak, which needs $4 billion in capital investments, would make high-speed rail an alternative to air travel. We also must improve the infrastructure for intercity bus transportation."

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Source: The American Prospect, October 19, 2001
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