In the last week alone, millions of Americans have experienced electrical outages as power grids failed to meet demand in the midst of severe winter weather, and it is reported that nearly 12 million Texans are facing water disruptions, with officials warning residents that water supplies may be unsafe, and to boil any water used for drinking, cooking or brushing their teeth. But long before these devastating failures — and before Americans had ever heard of COVID-19 or felt the economic pain driven by this pandemic — leaders in business and government alike agreed upon the need to make a serious investment in our nation’s antiquated infrastructure.
To keep America competitive in the world and set the stage for future economic growth and job creation, we need to update our aging electrical grid, fix our crumbling roads and bridges, and make needed improvements around drinking water, aviation, broadband communications and more.
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