Post by Roadkill on May 19, 2004 5:58:04 GMT -5
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Young hopeful about highways bill
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON - National highway bills that could increase road spending in Alaska by more than a third have stalled as members of Congress argue over the proper spending level and procedural issues.
The bills propose to increase the amount of federal highway money, allocated by a formula, sent to Alaska over the next six years.
The House version of the bill also carries about $500 million in one-time spending for Alaska. The one-time money includes $200 million for a bridge over Knik Arm north of Anchorage and $137 million for a bridge over Tongass Narrows at Ketchikan.
The one-time money was added by U.S. Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman.
Young told Alaska reporters last week that he hopes to usher a bill into law this year.
"I'm an optimist," Young said. "I'm the little boy in the room full of horse manure. "I'm looking for the pony."
Young hopeful about highways bill
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON - National highway bills that could increase road spending in Alaska by more than a third have stalled as members of Congress argue over the proper spending level and procedural issues.
The bills propose to increase the amount of federal highway money, allocated by a formula, sent to Alaska over the next six years.
The House version of the bill also carries about $500 million in one-time spending for Alaska. The one-time money includes $200 million for a bridge over Knik Arm north of Anchorage and $137 million for a bridge over Tongass Narrows at Ketchikan.
The one-time money was added by U.S. Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman.
Young told Alaska reporters last week that he hopes to usher a bill into law this year.
"I'm an optimist," Young said. "I'm the little boy in the room full of horse manure. "I'm looking for the pony."
