Flo: So what's this episode about?
Ned: Congress-man is battling to save the country's infra-structure.
Flo: How long is this episode?
Ned: Going on 40 years now.
Most roadwork is funded through state and local taxes and, therefore, is the purview of state and local governments. Congress, ie the Federal government, is only responsible for the Interstate Highway System.
In other words, you’re harping on the wrong level of government on this one.
Most roadwork is funded through state and local taxes and, therefore, is the purview of state and local governments. Congress, ie the Federal government, is only responsible for the Interstate Highway System.
In other words, you’re harping on the wrong level of government on this one.