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Infrastructure
It’s Time for States to Invest in Infrastructure
Reversing the decline in state investment in infrastructure is key to creating good jobs and promoting full economic recovery.
The Science Behind the Flint Water Crisis: Corrosion of Pipes, Erosion of Trust
Flint's water crisis is a reminder that infrastructure we often take for granted has vulnerabilities.
The Citadel Is Breached: Congress Taps the Fed for Infrastructure Funding
Some experts say Congress should go further and authorize funds to be issued for infrastructure directly.
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Does the US Government Actually Regulate Pipelines?
The federal agency charged with overseeing environmental impacts has never blocked construction of a proposed pipeline.
Report: Neglected Railways Increase Risk of Exploding Oil “Bomb Trains”
A new report identifies at least 114 railway bridges along known and potential oil train routes that pose significant risks.
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One Man’s Mission: Justice for Iraq
Bert Sacks has been seeking justice for Iraq since the 1990s. Nothing the US government has thrown at him thus far has slowed him down.
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My Brush With Elon Musk
When I accidentally asked the Thomas Edison of our time what he did for a living, he lit up like a Christmas tree.
Railroads Face Big Fines for Failure to Meet Federal Safety Deadline
Congress mandated Positive Train Control in 2008, but most of the nation's railroads won't have the system ready by Dec. 31.
Superpower Conundrum: The Rise and Fall of Just About Everything
Decline may be in the American future, but don't count on it taking place within the usual rise and fall of great powers.
As a Bridge Crumbles, Congress Fumbles
Members would have gotten a first-hand look at the consequences of their inaction on infrastructure spending.