What More Investment Could Mean for U.S. Infrastructure
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What More Investment Could Mean for U.S. Infrastructure

Explainer Video by Anshu Siripurapu, Thamine Nayeem, and Michael Kohler

August 30, 2021 12:05 pm (EST)

What More Investment Could Mean for U.S. Infrastructure
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Increased infrastructure spending could improve U.S. economic competitiveness, including by reducing traffic congestion, better preparing for extreme weather events, and improving broadband access.

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