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Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Each year federal agencies receive funding from Congress, known as budgetary resources . In 2022, the Department of Transportation (DOT) had $354.83 Billion distributed among its 11 sub-components. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 appropriated $1.5 billion to the Department of Transportation for 478 projects at the request of Members of Congress. Tribal, state, and local governments received the funds to make improvements to transportation infrastructure. including roads, sidewalks and concourse renovations for airports. Each individual fund ranged from $30,000 to $100 million, with over 80 percent of projects receiving less than $5 million per project.

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70%
Yes
30%
No
58%
Yes
23%
No
8%
Yes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions
3%
No, we have more important issues that need funding
5%
Yes, and provide more free public transportation
2%
No, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending
2%
No, and we should privatize more public transportation services
0%
No, and we should reduce current spending

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 @9D6DG6K from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

It should be less

 @97ZLYW3 from Arizona  answered…2yrs2Y

Public transportation is not a federal issue. States or municipalities should address this

 @8FBCPP7 from Ohio  answered…4yrs4Y

keep it at the state level.

 @9DYZN5X from Pennsylvania  answered…1yr1Y

Only in more urban settings, not suburban

 @9D3RPBQfrom Guam  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, and provide more free public transportation and spend on environmentally friendly solutions

 @9HVX4QS from North Carolina  answered…1yr1Y

I think it depends on what the population and the public transpertation system is already per state.

  @thecanlisher  from New Jersey  answered…1yr1Y

No, but address private companies to increase on public transportation investments

 @9S2PDWW from Virginia  answered…6mos6MO

The United States needs to spend more money on public transportation, in order to improve the national railway system and expand it, so it can reach other locations, improve The metro and subway systems in various cities and help cities build These systems, and they should help finance better bus, transportation within cities, and towns

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…17hrs17H

Green Party Turns On Kamala: "Worse Than Trump"

Jason Call, Jill Stein's 2024 Green Party campaign manager, made controversial statements claiming that a Trump presidency is preferable to a potential Kamala Harris administrationCall acknowledged Trump as "godawful" but argued that resistance against him is possible through various forms of civic action including mutual aid and civil disobedienceHe specifically criticized Harris's alignment with Biden's position on the Gaza conflict, suggesting that re-electing someone who supports these policies would create an irredeemable "moral stain"Call linked his criticism to a broader political vision, calling for an end to both fascism and capitalismThe article notes the Democratic Party's longstanding suspicion that Stein's Green Party campaigns are designed to draw votes away from Democratic candidatesThe article highlights accusations of inconsistency in Stein's criticism of different governments, particularly regarding Israel and RussiaThe timing of Call's statements was notable, being posted early Tuesday morningCall emphasized the ability to "fight Trump" through organizing and resistanceHe suggested that Harris's presidency would be more difficult to oppose due to its institutional natureThe article frames these comments within the context of ongoing tensions between the Green Party and mainstream Democratic politics

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…11hrs11H

Netanyahu's Ultimatum: Release Hostages Or War Resumes

Netanyahu has issued an ultimatum stating Israel will end the ceasefire and resume fighting in Gaza if Hamas fails to release hostages by Saturday at noon, marking the most serious crisis in the ceasefire agreement since its January signing.Hamas announced an indefinite postponement of the planned release of three hostages, claiming Israel violated the ceasefire terms, though this action would constitute a breach of the existing agreement.President Trump has taken a more aggressive stance, calling for Hamas to release all 76 remaining hostages - a demand that goes beyond the current ceasefire agreement's specifications.Israeli officials have clarified that Netanyahu isn't demanding the release of all hostages, but rather wants to continue implementing the first phase if Hamas releases the three hostages as originally agreed.The current agreement's first phase includes plans to release nine more live hostages and return the remains of eight deceased hostages over the next three weeks.Hamas has responded to Netanyahu's ultimatum by stating they will maintain the ceasefire if Israel upholds its commitments, while accusing Israel of various violations including delayed Palestinian returns to northern Gaza.Israeli negotiating team leaders have advised Netanyahu and other ministers against escalation, suggesting they work with Qatari and Egyptian mediators to resolve the crisis.President Trump has proposed a controversial "Gaza takeover" plan that includes relocating Palestinians, suggesting both Jordan and Egypt should provide land for resettlement.King Abdullah of Jordan announced plans to accept 2,000 Palestinian children for medical treatment, while maintaining opposition to any permanent displacement of Palestinians.Arab nations, including Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, are planning to develop an alternative proposal for Gaza's reconstruction that doesn't involve Palestinian displacement.

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