WASHINGTON, DC – May 17, 2013 –Today Building America’s Future applauded President Obama for signing a Presidential Memorandum that will expedite the approval process for the U.S.’s major infrastructure projects. Today’s announcement is part of President Obama’s larger infrastructure commitments detailed in his 2014 Budget, including the “fix-it-first” program and “Rebuild America Partnership.”

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Washington Post: AP: Canada PM defends tar sands pipeline plan, saying oil will come into US anyway

WASHINGTON, DC – May 16, 2013 –Today Building America’s Future applauded Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley for signing into law legislation to increase revenue to pay for much needed road, bridge and tunnel upgrades and repairs. Maryland joins neighboring Virginia, along with Wyoming and California, in enacting bold solutions to fund critical transportation projects.

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Sustainablog: Dozens of U.S. Cities Board the Bike-Sharing Bandwagon

http://sustainablog.org/2013/05/bike-sharing-programs-us/

Today the U.S. Senate approved the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 that provides policy guidance and investment to the nation’s waterways.  In response, the co-chairs of Building America’s Future Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg (I-NYC) and former Governor Ed Rendell (D-PA) issued the following statement:

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The Patriot-News: Ex-Gov. Ed Rendell on Corbett and the governor's race; the tea party and the IRS; and more

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Good: Transportation Nation Reprint: Green Foxx?: The Man Who May Head Up U.S. Transportation Dept Loves Public Transit

WASHINGTON, DC – May 13, 2013 - In response to the transportation bill signed into law by Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, Building America’s Future Co-Chair and former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell issued the following statement:

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Politico: Sequester signals need for real deficit reduction

http://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/sequester-budget-cuts-debts-deficit-reduction-91226.html

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New York Times: City to Begin Distributing Storm Aid This Summer