America's Infrastructure Crisis

America's infrastructure is full of cracks, leaks and holes and is getting worse, according to an analysis by civil engineers that gives the nation's transportation, water and energy systems an overall grade of D-plus.

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September 5, 2003, 10:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

A report by the American Society of Civil Engineers released Thursday said the condition of 12 categories of infrastructure hasn't improved in the past two years. The report blamed a weak economy, limited federal programs, population growth and the threat of terrorism, which diverted money to security.

Thanks to Linda LaSut

FULL STORY: Report Blasts American Infrastructure

Thursday, September 4, 2003 in Newsday

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