Noem Hopeful In Long-Term Highway Funding.

Noem11-21-11Before taking its summer recess, Congress passed its 34th extension of the transportation bill currently funding highways and bridges. However Congresswoman Kristi Noem believes a long-term plan is possible when the group returns to work in September….

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Noem says its then up to the House Ways and Means committee to come up with the money….

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A number of states as well as counties are taking it upon themselves to raise money for roads and bridges through a variety of taxes, including motor fuels.  Noem says the White House and congressional leaders refused to consider any type of tax increase to fund transportation projects….

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Congress returns to work after the Labor Day holiday.