Issue Position: Transportation

Issue Position

I've commuted to work from our district for years, and I know what commuters in our district face on the roads and rails every day. The Fourth Congressional District of Connecticut is one of the most vibrant and creative places in the world, yet our economy is being strangled by traffic.

Transportation is a multi-state issue that requires strong federal leadership and funding. The Bush Administration has punted on critical infrastructure needs. In his 21 years in Congress, Chris Shays has failed to improve the transportation situation in our district in any significant way. He has no interest in the Transportation Committee and he has failed to deliver the federal support needed to bring our highways, rails, harbors, and bridges into the 21st Century. If solving this problem does not become a top priority, our businesses, our air, and our quality of life will continue to suffer. As a member of Congress, I will make transportation a top priority.

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