On October 29, 2008, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee convened a hearing to highlight the role of infrastructure investment in resuscitating the U.S. economy. Specific topics discussed included:rn1. state, regional and local perspectives on infrastructure investment needs;rn2. the effect that increased infrastructure investment would have on the U.S. economy;rn3. ability of state and local governments to immediately invest these funds in ready-to-go projects that meet specific criteria; andrn4. ability of construction workers and industry to meet the challenge and quickly ramp up operations.
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