Does Anyone feel like Bailing

Originally Posted by classicman

Some of these are already done and waiting for weather, permits and such. From what I have heard, the engineers have already done their part.

In the case of the infrastructure funds, as an example, nearly all the funds go through the states.

It is not like Joe the Plumber can say he is now Joe the Road Builder and has a shovel ready project and "where's my check"?

It is not an issue of weather or permits but more a matter of the states first agreeing to accept the funds (they have until April 3 to notify the White House), then submitting various forms, including prioritizing the projects and other compliance details.

If the infrastructure funding is coming through DOT, the states have these compliance certifications.

All of this is to satisfy readiness, prioritization and (for Merc) transparency!

Originally Posted by TheMercenary

http://www.stimuluswatch.org/

http://news.stimuluswatch.org/post/7...d-in-the-press

These are the "wish lists" from cities across the country compiled by the US Conference of Mayors. None of these are on any "approved" list.

Each governor still has to prioritize, deny many of those on the lists and provide that certification and transparency to the feds.