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On the recordMarch 24, 2009
we need an additional $1 billion over the next 5 years just to keep our roads and bridges in the same poor shape they are in right now.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Vermont requires significant funding to maintain current infrastructure conditions.

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