Brown Highlights Irishtown Bend Project As He Outlines Blueprint to Rebuild Infrastructure, Create Jobs
"Rebuilding American infrastructure will put Ohioans to work on projects like this one," said Brown. "We can create jobs building the roads, transit, and broadband systems that will support our 21st century economy. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and with
The proposal outlines how a
Irishtown Bend, a stretch of hillside located along the
The proposal highlighted by Brown includes funding for ports and waterways, as well as funding for critical national projects, including freight, highway, and bridge projects.
Brown was joined by
"There is no question that our country needs greater infrastructure investment, the creation of additional dedicated revenue sources for such investment, and a commitment to execute those investments with American steel and labor," said Hauge. "
"Fully functioning infrastructure is essential to our operations here at the
"We need to focus on funding our nation's infrastructure with real money. We are literally at a crossroads: we can either choose to invest the money needed to sustain American commerce and lead the world or we can choose to fall behind and yield the American way of life. Funding our nation's infrastructure at this point in time, at this point in history, is that important," said Gallucci.
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* Nearly a quarter of
* An estimated 109,000 Ohioans work in highway construction in the state.
* An estimated
Brown highlighted several priorities for
Buy America
The plan would apply Buy America to all taxpayer-funded public works and infrastructure projects to ensure that American tax dollars support American manufacturing and domestic jobs.
Brown introduced legislation to this effect and he wrote to
Fixing Ohio Roads and Bridges
The plan calls for
Brown has long fought for the repair of the
Updating Outdated Sewer Systems
The plan calls for
For several years, Brown has worked on legislation that would provide communities with grants to help make needed updates to combined sewer overflow systems. This would protect
Improving Public Transportation
The plan calls for
As ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Development Committee - which oversees public transit - Brown has worked to boost federal funding for public transit.
Eliminating Blight & Lead Hazards
The plan includes
Brown has lead efforts to protect
Brown has also been instrumental in strengthening the
Brown has advocated for funding to preserve and create affordable housing and worked to strengthen the Low Income Housing Tax Credit.
Rebuilding America's Schools
The plan includes
Brown has worked on legislation to give schools the ability to make needed renovations, technology updates, and repairs.
Read this original document at: https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/brown-highlights-irishtown-bend-project-as-he-outlines-blueprint-to-rebuild-infrastructure-create-jobs
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