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Report: Special interests threaten funding for bridges in disrepair

How much has been done to repair or replace ailing bridges? Not much, according to a new report from the Washington Public Interest Group that explores the nexus between transportation spending and special interest money.

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Media Hit | Health Care

In The Public Interest: We Need Wyden's Free Choice Amendment for Effective Health Care Reform

An open letter to Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group endorsing his Health Care Free Choice Amendment, which contains proposals necessary for effective health care reform that guarantees an array of affordable insurance exchange options for all Americans.

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Media Hit | Transportation

Seattle PI Opinion: Will Senator Murray Speed Up or Slow Down High Speed Rail?

In the next few weeks, Murray and the Senate Transportation Appropriations Committee, which she chairs, will decide whether to heed or ignore calls from here in Washington and around the country for increased high speed rail investment when it finalizes its spending bill for next year. 

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Media Hit | Transportation

21st Century Transportation Deferred

Today marks the expiration of the nation’s surface transportation law. The five-year law spent nearly $300 billion in taxpayer funds to build and maintain the nation’s roads and public transportation. Looking at the results, it’s hard to see the money as well spent. 

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Media Hit | Health Care

Seattle PI Opinion: Preventative Measures Lead to Savings

Letter to the editor about the efficacy of preventive care.

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