Tribesman:
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The problem there AVG is that infrastructure can cover most projects one way or another and "shovel ready" is a very flexible term, however only $476 billion is allocated for that slice not the $1.3 trillion sky mentions
Look on the bright side on the bigger number, its a running deficit reduction of $100 billion with a projection of a surplus next budget(who knows, it may even happen)
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I'm all for infrastructure restoration/renewal truth be told. But you are correct, "shovel ready and infrastructure are broad terms with broader definitions. The sad reality is the money allocated will not be used for infrastructure. If you are familiar with the Social Security funds you are also familiar these funds go to anything but Social Security. This activity happens at the local level as well. The Gov of Maryland wants to raise gas tax .15 cents/gallon over three years for the road repair/renewal fund. Well wait a minute. There is a fund already that has plenty of funds for roads. Where did the money go? Ummmm.....raided once again.....
Funds are constantly raided, moved, and absconded all the time.
