Infrastructure
Trump waives Jones Act, opening Puerto Rico to foreign relief ships
September 29, 2017It took Trump a week to lift the port restrictions, bringing flak for the delay, as well as for what Puerto Ricans on the street call a lack of federal response.
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Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and the storm of climate denial
September 8, 2017How many superstorms will it take before the climate deniers - congressional reps and Trump among them - realize the danger they pose?
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Neglected infrastructure and uncontrolled development left Houston vulnerable
August 30, 2017Helter-skelter development in a county with no zoning has left lots of concrete where water doesn't drain and little green space to absorb it.
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Trump offers fool’s gold to fund infrastructure
June 15, 2017Americans should not be charged twice for maintenance of the public good, once through tax breaks to investors and again in outrageous tolls and fees the investors charge.
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Trump’s infrastructure program a fraud
June 12, 2017"When you actually look at Trump’s infrastructure plan, it quickly becomes apparent that it’s not a serious plan."
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