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Democrats Consider Adding Infrastructure Funding in Stimulus Package

House and Senate Democrats are advocating for a second economic stimulus bill, and infrastructure funding - including highway funding - is being discussed.  AGC met with Hill leaders and has sent a letter to the Hill detailing the job creation benefits that result from infrastructure funding. The letter also explains that rising construction material prices and inadequate state budgets have resulted in fewer public works projects going out for bid.  In the case of highway projects, AGC pointed out that state transportation departments have responded to an American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) survey indicating that over 3,000 highway contracts could go out to bid within 90 days if additional federal funds were made available.