Bush Denies Infrastructure Funding

The pleas of governors from across the country for more infrastructure funding have been shot down by President George W. Bush.

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February 27, 2008, 10:00 AM PST

By Nate Berg

"President Bush rebuffed appeals from the nation's governors on Monday to increase spending on roads, bridges and other public works as a way to revive the economy."

"Governors said Mr. Bush had told them at a White House meeting that he wanted to see the effects of his economic stimulus package before supporting new measures."

"A bipartisan group of governors is pushing for major road and bridge projects as a way to create jobs and foster economic development. But the White House says the money could not be spent fast enough to be of much immediate help."

Read the full story: Bush Cool to States’ Call for Public Works Projects

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 in The New York Times

Government / Politics Infrastructure United States

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