U.S. Rep. Jim Oberstar and future transit funding
U.S. Representative James Oberstar, the chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, answers questions from the Kansas City Star about the challenges facing our transportation system and the role of transit in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and oil dependence.
July 25, 2008House backs $1 billion initiative to upgrade nation’s bridges
U.S. House approves $1 billion plan, sponsored by Rep. James Oberstar (D-MN), to upgrade nation’s bridges and improve safety measures. (Minneapolis Star Tribune — Kevin Diaz)
July 24, 2008House takes up Oberstar’s bridge bill
Nearly one year after the Minnesota bridge collapse, the U.S. House is expected to vote today on a bill sponsored by Rep. James Oberstar (D-MN) that would authorize $1 billion to rebuild structurally deficient bridges in the national highway system and tighten safety requirements. (Minneapolis Star Tribune – Frederic Frommer)
July 23, 2008Infrastructure could spur new stimulus: Rep
U.S. Rep. James Oberstar (D-MN), the chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, is floating the idea of passing a second stimulus package this year, which would devote almost $15 billion to spending on infrastructure. (Reuters)
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