Infrastructure – Page 27

Hackers target U.S. water systems

November 21, 2011 By Blake Skylar

In the continuously threatening rise of cyber attacks, hackers have destroyed a pump that piped water to homes throughout a city in Illinois.

Do plutocrats need to worry about potholes?

October 26, 2011 By Sam Pizzigati

The newest Audi ads note the country is really falling apart. "The roads are underfunded by $450 billion," says Audi. "With the right car, you may never notice." Subtle? No. Powerful?

Baltimore town hall demands jobs, funding communities, return of troops

September 27, 2011 By Tim Wheeler

Speakers at a town hall meeting here Sept. 26 demanded that Congress "bring the troops, bring the war dollars home" and use the trillions in revenues to create jobs, fund education, healthcare, and other vital needs.

Black Caucus message: Pass jobs programs now!

September 22, 2011 By Tim Wheeler

The Congressional Black Caucus kicked off its 41st Legislative Conference with resounding calls for quick passage of President Obama's $450 billion jobs program and jobs bills introduced by CBC members.

Tea party tries to stop hurricane cleanup

August 30, 2011 By Dan Margolis

Hurricane Irene is history, but the cleanup efforts and a new controversy over allocation of federal money remain.