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April 28, 2008

Transportation and the Economy

Transportation Secretary Peters spoke about the nation’s infrastructure and challenges faced by national, state and local authorities. She… read more

Transportation Secretary Peters spoke about the nation’s infrastructure and challenges faced by national, state and local authorities. She also outlined some solutions involving new technology and increased investments. She responded to questions from members of the audience following her speech.

Following her presentation a panel spoke about solutions to transportation problems and targeted improvements to the national transportation infrastructure. They also responded to questions from the audience. close

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Jason E. Bordoff Policy Director Brookings Institution->Hamilton Project
Robert W. Crandall Senior Fellow Brookings Institution->Economic Studies

Pietro S. Nivola Senior Fellow Brookings Institution->Governance Studies Program
Michael E. O'Hanlon Senior Fellow Brookings Institution->Foreign Policy Studies Program
Mary E. Peters Secretary Department of Transportation
Robert J. Puentes Fellow Brookings Institution->Metropolitan Policy Program
Clifford Winston Senior Fellow Brookings Institution->Economic Studies

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Program ID:: 205077-1
Category:: Public Affairs Event
Format:: Forum
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Apr 28, 2008 | 10:08am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:: May 06, 2008 | 4:50am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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Apr 28, 2008 | 10:08am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Apr 28, 2008 | 6:32pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Apr 28, 2008 | 10:57pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Apr 29, 2008 | 3:49am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Apr 29, 2008 | 12:53pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
May 05, 2008 | 3:24pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
May 06, 2008 | 4:50am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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