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More coverage of yesterday’s release of transit and road projects “ready to go” for Congress’ jobs bill (WSJ, Det. News, WashPost, Free Press, Politics Daily) A crucial footnote in the debate over using bailout money on infrastructure: $1 for TARP isn’t $1 for budgeting purposes (Ezra Klein) Maryland governor cheers the prospects for a new … Continued

By Elana Schor

7:49 AM EST on December 3, 2009

More coverage of yesterday’s release of transit and road projects “ready to go” for Congress’ jobs bill (WSJ, Det. News, WashPost, Free Press, Politics Daily)
A crucial footnote in the debate over using bailout money on infrastructure: $1 for TARP isn’t $1 for budgeting purposes (Ezra Klein)
Maryland governor cheers the prospects for a new federal infrastructure stimulus bill (AP)
Boston transit sees monthly ridership increase, which could bode well for the local economy (Globe)
Harvard prof Jeff Frankel has some thoughts on how to mend the budget deficit, and raising the gas tax is a big one (Frankel Blog via WSJ)
During a trip to D.C. for the White House jobs summit, Michigan’s governor also plans to talk high-speed rail with LaHood (WILX)
Complete streets policy in Charlotte, NC, wins EPA smart growth award (NCSC Blog)

Elana Schor

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