Today’s Headlines – 11/23/09
November 23, 2009By Transportation for America
Unspent bailout money should be redirected toward a federal infrastructure bank, California Senator Dianne Feinstein said on “Meet the Press” yesterday. (CQ Politics)
Similar efforts are already underway to allocate unspent stimulus funds on transportation projects. (WSJ)
The stimulus package, however, may have missed some opportunities to aid poor, minority communities hit hardest by the recession. (TIME)
The Senate health care bill that cleared its first procedural hurdle this weekend includes $1.6 million for walk-to-school and other community health initiatives. (Streetsblog)
Plans to extend the DC Metro the Dulles airport in Virginia could be held up due to safety concerns. (WP)
And, leaders in Scott County, Minnesota are stepping up their asks for roads and bridges in anticipation of massive growth. (Star-Tribune)
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