Political Quotes

“this amendment directs $25 billion to a targeted list of infrastructure programs, including highway, transit, and water and sewer programs. Adopting the amendment will make investments in our Nation's physical infrastructure a clear focal point in the economic recovery bill. And it will create 654,818 jobs. We have shovel-ready projects in every jurisdiction in my home State of Maryland. Let me take just a few minutes to explain how this amendment will benefit my State. It is a story that will be repeated across America. Transportation: The amendment calls for a $2 billion increase in transit grants for local communities, which will be allocated by well-established formula. This provision alone would increase Maryland's share of transit funds by $35.8 million. Fixed guideway modernization funding will be increased by $2 billion as well, resulting in an $88 million boost for Maryland. Together these two transit provisions will provide nearly 3,000 jobs in Maryland. The highway provisions in the bill will add $13 billion to repairing and improving our network of roads. Maryland's share will be $208 million, creating 5,580 jobs here in this state alone. Water: Drinking water: the amendment sends an additional $13.8 million for drinking water projects to Maryland to upgrade our aging drinking water facilities. Clean water: this amendment will send an additional $146.4 million into Maryland.”