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Pennsylvania

JPZenger

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2. PA. definitely needs more funding for roads, bridges and transit

Reply to Divernan (Original post)

Sun Feb 10, 2013, 02:46 PM

Feb 2013

PA. seriously needs additional funding for roads, bridges and mass transit. If you have any doubt, take a look at the number of bridges in PA. with weight limits or that are closed because they are deteriorating. There are many more that are in danger. Take a look at the big bridge over Cameron St. near the Capitol - as of a year ago, they had nets under it to catch falling pieces of the bridge.

The Pittsburgh area has had draconian cuts to its mass transit service. SEPTA will be in a similar situation soon after they use up the last of their savings accounts.

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Corbett's multiple tax increases on Pennsylvanians [View all] Divernan Feb 2013 OP

Tommy Boy is a complete idiot gelsdorf Feb 2013 #1

He'll be on countless corporate boards plus charging lobbying/consulting fees. Divernan Feb 2013 #3

PA. definitely needs more funding for roads, bridges and transit JPZenger Feb 2013 #2

And I just read where he wants to do away with corporate taxes, Curmudgeoness Feb 2013 #4

We need to reduce business tax rates - while eliminating the huge current loopholes JPZenger Feb 2013 #5

Although I do agree that PA tax rates are too high, Curmudgeoness Feb 2013 #6