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471. Mayor Pete and Elaine Chao Hit the Road

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The Challenges and Opportunities of U.S. Infrastructure Development

This chapter explores the significance of infrastructure development in the U.S. and its implications for global exports, comparing historical successes in highway construction with the challenges of modern transit systems. It further examines the complexities of urban planning, economic effects, and the contrasting approaches to federal and local control of infrastructure initiatives.

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