President Obama in his State of the Union address called for a “Fix it First” program to repair our nation’s infrastructure, including bridges and roads.

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The Benefits of a "Fix it First" Approach to America’s Ailing Infrastructure

February 14, 2013, Adam Looney

In his recent State of the Union address, President Obama proposed a "Fix-it-First" approach to investing in our nation's ailing infrastructure. Hamilton Project Policy Director Adam Looney discusses a proposal by Matthew Kahn and David Levinson to prioritize the maintenance and rehabilitation of our existing roads and bridges.

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    Last Exit

    Privatization and Deregulation of the U.S. Transportation System

    2010, Clifford Winston