Central Perk: America's Roads and Bridges Are Crumbling

miercuri, 14 mai 2014

America's Roads and Bridges Are Crumbling

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America's Roads and Bridges Are Crumbling

The funding to fix our nation's roads and bridges is quickly running out -- and it's up to Congress to act.

65% of America's major roads are rated in less than good condition, and 25% of our bridges require significant repair or can't handle today's traffic. If Congress doesn't reauthorize transportation funding, more than 112,000 construction projects and nearly 700,000 jobs will be at risk.

Here's what's at stake if Republicans in Congress fail to act:

Next Monday, join Grist.org, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, and the White House for a Google+ Hangout on climate change and the steps we're taking to reduce carbon pollution, prepare for the impacts of climate change, and build a clean energy economy.

Yesterday, the President awarded Kyle J. White, a former active-duty Army Sergeant, the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House. Sgt. White received the medal for his courageous actions during combat operations in Nuristan Province, Afghanistan on November 9, 2007.

On Monday, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden invited more than 100 military mothers and their families to the White House for a Mother's Day Tea. The military mothers in attendance included military spouses, active duty and reserve service members, and women veterans.

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