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Hare Named to Powerful Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
1/6/09
Late last night, Congressman Phil Hare (D-IL) was selected by the Democratic Leadership to serve on the powerful House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
“Aging infrastructure is one of the great challenges facing communities in my district,” Hare said. “I will use this seat to fight for important federal funding to rebuild our roads, bridges, schools, and locks and dams along the Mississippi River.”
Hare listed the reestablishment of Amtrak in the Quad Cities, the expansion and improvement of Highways 336, 34, 30, and 67, the modernization of the I-74 Bridge, and the implementation of the Upper Mississippi River Comprehensive Plan as projects he would focus on. “These initiatives and so many others will now have a voice on the panel responsible for writing our transportation policy.”
Hare noted that with the election of Barack Obama and the nomination of Transportation Secretary-designate Ray LaHood, a former Congressman from Peoria, Illinois’ infrastructure needs will not fall on deaf ears. “I have a great relationship with Ray and plan to work with him and President-elect Obama to see that our region gets its fair share.”
“I would like to be the first to welcome Phil Hare to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure,” said Rep. James L. Oberstar (D-MN), Chairman of the Committee. “Bounded on the west by the mighty Mississippi River, Phil’s district is home to agricultural and manufacturing industries that rely on sound highway, rail, and water transportation for their survival. I look forward to working with Phil during the 111th Congress.”
With this appointment, Hare will also play a major role in crafting the upcoming economic stimulus package, which is expected to focus heavily on infrastructure. “For every dollar we invest in infrastructure, we get 5 dollars back in economic development,” Hare said. “I look forward to putting my stamp on this critical legislation and getting our economy moving again.”
For more information, visit http://transportation.house.gov