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Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH on Monday, April 29, 2019 7:10 AM

I wouldn't hold my breath hoping for a Federal infrastructure program of any size.  Blondie has a notoriously short attention span and is easily distracted.  I also doubt that his brain is properly engaged when he starts flapping his tongue.

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Posted by CMStPnP on Sunday, April 28, 2019 8:39 PM

Euclid
How do you know that?

I travel around the country a lot.    KC Airport is crap, roads in Wisconsin though better than before are still fairly bad in places.    Most of METRA's 400 railroad bridges are overdue for replacement, etc, etc.

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Posted by zardoz on Sunday, April 28, 2019 4:25 PM

Euclid

 

 
CMStPnP
I am hopeful because we desperately need one [infrastructure spending program] for all modes (air, highway and rail).

 

How do you know that?

 

Probably from opening his eyes when he went outside. Or maybe he had his cars front-end ruined by one of our fine roads. 

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Posted by Euclid on Sunday, April 28, 2019 8:58 AM

CMStPnP
I am hopeful because we desperately need one [infrastructure spending program] for all modes (air, highway and rail).

How do you know that?

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Infrastructure Program
Posted by CMStPnP on Sunday, April 28, 2019 2:14 AM

So finally, I hear on both CSPAN and FOX, Senator Schumer and Speaker Pelosi are to meet in the White House with POTUS on an Infrastructure spending program this week.   Though I also heard Sen Mitchell says nothing doing until after 2020.   We'll see what happens.   

Another hopeful sign is Trump starting to leak aspects of what he wants in a speech in Green Bay, WI today........so maybe he is finally on board with moving forwards as well?

I am hopeful because we desperately need one for all modes (air, highway and rail).   Also a cliff hanger on what they plan to do for Amtrak if anything.

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