Mayors Call for Improved Infrastructure

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A projected surge in job-producing U.S. exports by 2020 will not be realized unless the federal government spends more money to expand congested ports, highways, railways and airports, the U.S. Conference of Mayors says. "If we're going to build bridges and roadways in faraway lands, why don't we spend that money on long-term infrastructure growth in the U.S.?" asks Mesa, AZ, Mayor Scott Smith.

Source: February 23 article by USA Today: read more.