Bridges To Nowhere, Stadiums Instead Of Bridges To Somewhere
"Hopes Dim For Minneapolis Survivors" from AP discusses the tragedy of the major bridge over the Mississippi River that collapsed. The bridge has been evaluated by the Federal government as needing attention. Yet rather than investing in this infrastructure, the city is supposed to open a new Twins stadium on behalf of a billionaire owner.
The White House cited structural deficiencies in the bridge...
In addition, Bush is offering help for the bridge...
The eight-lane Interstate 35W bridge, a major Minneapolis artery, was in the midst of repairs when the bridge buckled during the evening rush hour Wednesday. Dozens of cars plummeted more than 60 feet into the Mississippi River, some falling on top one of another. A school bus hung at an angle on the concrete.
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