American infrastructure gets poor grade

[Nottingham]

Posted on Thu, Sep. 04, 2003

American infrastructure gets poor grade
By JENNIFER C. KERR
Associated Press

WASHINGTON - America's infrastructure is coming apart at the seams, according to an analysis released Thursday by civil engineers, who warned about congested roadways, crumbling bridges and schools, and outdated drinking water systems.

In their report, the American Society of Civil Engineers said the condition of 12 key categories of infrastructure showed little or no improvement - and in many cases worsened - in the past two years.

The organization's president, Thomas Jackson, said there are myriad examples of the problems, including last month's massive blackout in the Northeast and Midwest.

In assessing trends since their 2001 report card, the group said the nation is "failing to even maintain the substandard conditions we currently have" for roads and bridges.

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Well could the 70 Billion used to build Iraq be used to Build America!:bounce:

[madrchsod]

1. that was a headline

on my newspaper tonight. couldn`t believe the conserative republican newspaper would print this...to bad they didn`t publish the 70 billion bush wants..maybe tomorrow.....

[moondust]

2. President Gore

would have likely spent a healthy chunk of the surplus on improving infrastructure and fixing schools. That was part of the plan. It would have been good for the job market also.

[BonjourUSA]

3. If Edison came backÉ

he could resume his job without problems of competences :)