WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Sen. Rand Paul traveled to Northern Kentucky with President Obama to discuss with him a plan to fix our nation’s crumbling infrastructure. Before the President spoke just steps from the Brent Spence Bridge, Sen. Rand Paul unveiled to him the Emergency Transportation Safety Fund Act of 2011.
“While we are faced with a fiscal crisis, our nation also has critical infrastructure needs that demand immediate attention. The Emergency Transportation Safety Fund Act is a fiscally responsible approach to dealing with a matter of high priority,” Sen. Paul said.
“This bill closes the gap in federal highway planning and funding without increasing spending and without any earmarks. We can finally fix our broken roads and bridges by freeing up funding that is used for optional projects such as scenic beautification and transportation museums,” he continued. “This plan provides the necessary resources for emergency repairs and will not only save our infrastructure from collapsing but also keep our budgets from expanding.”
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