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    The Highway Trust Fund Encounters Congestion in Congress

    America's transportation system is falling apart. More than half of all roads, highways and bridges are "obsolete" or "at high risk for catastrophe." The American Society for Civil Engineers says the cost of repair will be $3.6 trillion — if money's available over the next five years.

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    By Warren Olney • Jul 28, 2015 • 1 min read

    America's transportation system is falling apart. More than half of all roads, highways and bridges are "obsolete" or "at high risk for catastrophe." The American Society for Civil Engineers says the cost of repair will be $3.6 trillion — if money's available over the next five years. But the Highway Trust Fund will run out on Friday, with Congress leaving for summer vacation. In both the House and the Senate, long -term funding has been caught up in short-term politics. We look at the consequences of falling behind — compared to what's possible for "the world's most advanced nation."

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Michael Grunwald

      Politico magazine

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      Janet Kavinoky

      US Chamber of Commerce

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      Kelsey Snell

      Washington Post

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Will Congress Move Ahead on Highway Funding?
    1. 1:16Turkey Calls for Emergency NATO Meeting on ISIS, Kurds
    2. 8:00The Highway Trust Fund Encounters Congestion in CongressYou’re reading this
    3. 41:22What Can the World Do for South Sudan?
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