Washington Journal
Infrastructure Spending on Bridges and Highways
2014-05-24T08:37:29-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZDk2XC8yMDE0MDUyNDA4Mzg1MzAwMV9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Eugene Mulero talked about the state of U.S. bridges one year after a high profile bridge collapse in Washington State. He explained the definitions of structurally deficient versus functionally obsolete bridges. He also spoke about the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund, proposals to raise the federal gas tax, and infrastructure spending bills moving through Congress. He reacted to a video clip of Representative Peter DeFazio (D-OR) from May 22, 2014.
Background video was shown of President Obama speaking at the Tappan Zee Bridge May 14, 2014.
Eugene Mulero talked about the state of U.S. bridges one year after a high profile bridge collapse in Washington State. He explained the def…
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Eugene Mulero talked about the state of U.S. bridges one year after a high profile bridge collapse in Washington State. He explained the definitions of structurally deficient versus functionally obsolete bridges. He also spoke about the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund, proposals to raise the federal gas tax, and infrastructure spending bills moving through Congress. He reacted to a video clip of Representative Peter DeFazio (D-OR) from May 22, 2014.
Background video was shown of President Obama speaking at the Tappan Zee Bridge May 14, 2014. close
Background video was shown of President Obama speaking at the Tappan Zee Bridge May 14, 2014.
Eugene Mulero talked about the state of U.S. bridges one year after a high profile bridge collapse in Washington State. He explained the def… read more
Eugene Mulero talked about the state of U.S. bridges one year after a high profile bridge collapse in Washington State. He explained the definitions of structurally deficient versus functionally obsolete bridges. He also spoke about the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund, proposals to raise the federal gas tax, and infrastructure spending bills moving through Congress. He reacted to a video clip of Representative Peter DeFazio (D-OR) from May 22, 2014.
Background video was shown of President Obama speaking at the Tappan Zee Bridge May 14, 2014. close
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