infrastructure
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Rubber not meeting the road on highway bill
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
The highway bill is in a standoff in the House, threatening highway projects if an agreement can't be reached by this weekend.
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Funding cuts stall long-term transportation projects
Monday, March 12, 2012
The Senate is likely to pass an extension of the federal transportation spending bill this week. But it will only fund highway and transit projects for two years. Most generally take five years.
Obama budget increases spending on infrastructure
Monday, February 13, 2012
President Obama's budget for next year includes hundreds of billions for new infrastructure projects and repairs to the nation's roads and bridges. But it could take years before any work actually begins.
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The role of airports in building the economy
Friday, January 27, 2012
If the United States wants to continue to be the major player in the global economy, it needs an efficient, robust aviation system.
Iraqi president drums up U.S. business
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Nouri al-Maliki meets with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The trade group says its members are ready to sign hundreds of millions of dollars worth of new contracts.
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Why a hack at a water plant has people very worried
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Problems at a water plant in Illinois, originally linked to hackers, shut down some equipment.
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US warns China of a vulnerability in its infrastructure software
Friday, June 17, 2011
The Department of Homeland Security is warning the Chinese government that the software being used to help run China's weapons systems, utilities,...
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