In his new budget on Wednesday 10 April, 2013, US president Barack Obama is due to reveal details of a proposed US$4 billion loans and grants investment in America’s roads, bridges and other infrastructure. During a visit to Port Miami, which is undergoing a $2 billion upgrade and tunnel project, the president also repeated a call for a $10 billion "infrastructure bank" to attract investment for projects that will have the greatest impact on the economy. The Obama administration is proposing tax breaks for
In his new budget on Wednesday 10 April, 2013, US president Barack Obama is due to reveal details of a proposed US$4 billion loans and grants investment in America’s roads, bridges and other infrastructure.
During a visit to Port Miami, which is undergoing a $2 billion upgrade and tunnel project, the president also repeated a call for a $10 billion "infrastructure bank" to attract investment for projects that will have the greatest impact on the economy.
The Obama administration is proposing tax breaks for foreign pension funds that invest in US infrastructure, and bonds designed to attract investors in larger projects.
According to the president, employment of construction workers for infrastructure projects will increase the nation's competitiveness and reduce jobless rate.
During a visit to Port Miami, which is undergoing a $2 billion upgrade and tunnel project, the president also repeated a call for a $10 billion "infrastructure bank" to attract investment for projects that will have the greatest impact on the economy.
The Obama administration is proposing tax breaks for foreign pension funds that invest in US infrastructure, and bonds designed to attract investors in larger projects.
According to the president, employment of construction workers for infrastructure projects will increase the nation's competitiveness and reduce jobless rate.
