The Scouting Report: Invest in Infrastructure for Long-Term Prosperity

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12:31 Fred Barbash-Moderator:
What are some obstacles that impede investments in infrastructure reform?

12:32 Robert Puentes:
The broad issues related to American infrastructure investments are tightly wrapped in current conversations about economic stimulus, the general need for reinvestment, and a ticking legislative clock. However, there remains little clarity or rigor about who’s responsible for which infrastructure components – that is, where the federal government should take the lead vs. where states, cities or counties should be responsible. There is also a lack of focus on what kind of infrastructure investments are best suited to the needs of today, and where those investments should be made. That’s why it’s time for a completely fresh look at the issue.

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