Economy and Infrastructure, Executives Panel
2014-05-12T08:44:07-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZWFmXC8yMDE0MDUxMjA5MzEyODAwMl9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==In an opening keynote address Thomas Donohue described five pillars to getting infrastructure done: better transparency, streamlining the regulatory process, making transportation systems more interconnected, integrating “smart” technology, and implementing a stable funding mechanism such as raising the gas tax. Then a panel of chief executive officers talked about the economic necessity of modernizing the aging American infrastructure. Mr. Donohue also warned Republicans to pass immigration reform or don’t bother running a presidential candidate in 2016.
“Now Serving: The Economy,” the kick-off event of the 2014 Infrastructure Week, was held at the Newseum.
“Now Serving: The Economy,” the kick-off event of the 2014 Infrastructure Week, was held at the Newseum.
In an opening keynote address Thomas Donohue described five pillars to getting infrastructure done: better transparency, streamlining the regulatory process, making… read more
In an opening keynote address Thomas Donohue described five pillars to getting infrastructure done: better transparency, streamlining the regulatory process, making transportation systems more interconnected, integrating “smart” technology, and implementing a stable funding mechanism such as raising the gas tax. Then a panel of chief executive officers talked about the economic necessity of modernizing the aging American infrastructure. Mr. Donohue also warned Republicans to pass immigration reform or don’t bother running a presidential candidate in 2016.
“Now Serving: The Economy,” the kick-off event of the 2014 Infrastructure Week, was held at the Newseum. close
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