Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Biden lauds federal stimulus plan in Carlisle

From Pittsburgh Post Gazette:

After a speech lauding the new federal economic stimulus plan yesterday, Vice President Joe Biden stepped down off the podium and began shaking the hands of 30 construction workers who will rebuild an aging, rusting two-lane bridge here.  "We appreciate your work, so keep it going," Mr. Biden told the workers from the Eckman Construction Co. of Chester County, the low bidder for the $1.7 million project to replace the 80-year-old span along Route 34 as it passes over the Conodoguinet Creek.  "You guys are rebuilding the infrastructure of this country. This is a big deal," said Mr. Biden, who was accompanied by Gov. Ed Rendell, U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter and federal Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.