Building a National Infrastructure Bank

Reviving a plan for a national infrastructure bank, President Obama used his Labor Day address to announce a $50 billion dollar package for making improvements to bridges, roads and railways across the country. Senior Fellow Robert Puentes applauds the move as a good first step in a long process that will require more money, thoughtful planning and great deal of interagency cooperation.

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