Yes, I did oppose the stimulus bill because it didn't stimulate. It is as simple as that.
this Committee has such an incredible jurisdiction. It has the largest jurisdiction of any Committee in the U.S. Senate.
This simply means that we will go back to the highway program being funded $1 billion a month lower than 2009 levels.
There is an undeniable link between a robust economy and strong transportation infrastructure investment.
I am a big spender. That is what we are supposed be doing here.
I am relieved the Senate was able to work out a deal last night on the 30-day extension of the highway program.
For years I have been leading the fight in Washington for increased investment in transportation and infrastructure.
I think, though, that the primary thing is the crumbling infrastructure.
There are two things here: the indirect jobs and then the long-term, how this helps others.
The last Administration had a figure, and I have it down here. It is 34,779 jobs for every billion dollars that is invested in highways.
Now, one of the things that is not talked about are the indirect jobs, the long-run jobs, the getting people to work.
A key consideration for the short-term infusion of infrastructure spending is this: Every dollar invested in construction generates another ...
Senator Coburn is right on point in my opinion in saying that we have got to stress the government-to-government part.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and due to being a little bit under the weather, I think I will just ask that my opening statement be made a part o...
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I would also want to make sure that this is not because we simply are not spending enough money on roads and access.
I think Mr. Simpson makes an excellent point about maintaining this particular program over time.
I am a big proponent. I mean, I really do believe in user fees in a variety of areas.
