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The committee will come to order. Todays hearing will focus on the reauthorization of the vast act, the nations current surface transportation bill, that is embers decembers on september 30th. We will hear the perspective of key stakeholders. A long term reauthorization bill is critical to providing the certainty and stability that transit agencies, cities and states across the countries need to make responsible Transportation Planning decisions. Public transportation plays a key role in our nations economy, there are over 430,000 workers employed in Public Transportation in the united states, transit provides approximately 33 million trips every day, taking Many Americans to and from work, school, and medical appointments. And not just in big urban cities, but also in small, rural areas. However we find ourselves at yet another service says petition authorization is the most significant issue that needs to be addressed. In order to address a comprehensive, long term reauthorization bi
The committee will come to order. Todays hearing will focus on the reauthorization of the vast act, the nations current surface transportation bill, that is embers decembers on september 30th. We will hear the perspective of key stakeholders. A long term reauthorization bill is critical to providing the certainty and stability that transit agencies, cities and states across the countries need to make responsible Transportation Planning decisions. Public transportation plays a key role in our nations economy, there are over 430,000 workers employed in Public Transportation in the united states, transit provides approximately 33 million trips every day, taking Many Americans to and from work, school, and medical appointments. And not just in big urban cities, but also in small, rural areas. However we find ourselves at yet another service says petition authorization is the most significant issue that needs to be addressed. In order to address a comprehensive, long term reauthorization bi
It is good to be back in new hampshire. Our country has reached a crossroads. In 2020, voters to new hampshire, first in the nations primary will help to determine where we go from here. So thank you all, for investing your time to be here this morning. For investing your time to be here this morning as we are trying to get this right. It really matters. I am happy to be here at a university that is giving the world a front row seat in our democratic process. Nearly four years ago 40 years ago, Ronald Reagan declared the problem with the economy was big problem. He claimed government heard Economic Growth unlimited freedom, and he was determined to weaken the governments role in markets. But things didnt work out as he promised. As government pulled back, rich and powerful stepped in. Smart group of wealthy elites and giant corporations gained more control over both our economy and over our democracy. Meanwhile, Economic Growth slowed and americas middleclass got hollowed out. Reagan h
It is good to be back in new hampshire. Our country has reached a crossroads. In 2020, voters to new hampshire, first in the nations primary will help to determine where we go from here. So thank you all, for investing your time to be here this morning. For investing your time to be here this morning as we are trying to get this right. It really matters. I am happy to be here at a university that is giving the world a front row seat in our democratic process. Nearly four years ago 40 years ago, Ronald Reagan declared the problem with the economy was big problem. He claimed government heard Economic Growth unlimited freedom, and he was determined to weaken the governments role in markets. But things didnt work out as he promised. As government pulled back, rich and powerful stepped in. Smart group of wealthy elites and giant corporations gained more control over both our economy and over our democracy. Meanwhile, Economic Growth slowed and americas middleclass got hollowed out. Reagan h