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Our Failing Infrastructure

Posted on November 14, 2022 by lewbornmann

A nation’s infrastructure provides the base upon which economic growth is built. Examples include roads, water systems, mass transportation, airports, and utilities which support growth of productive activities like agriculture and industry. Infrastructure spending enhances the productive capacity of an economy by helping individuals and businesses produce and sell goods and services more efficiently. It creates jobs, boosts tourism, aids in the transportation of goods, connects people to more opportunities for better healthcare, education, etc., and is important for social change and development. Unfortunately, U.S. infrastructure maintenance and improvement has been substantially underfunded allowing significant degradation of all its components. Continue reading →

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Traveling By Rail

Posted on June 27, 2022 by lewbornmann

Travelers have numerous ways of getting from point A to B, but few modes of travel blend relaxation, efficiency, and scenery better than onboard a train. Travelers have numerous ways. Hopefully there will be a U.S. resurgence in construction and service within the near future. Continue reading →

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Resetting China Relations

Posted on December 27, 2021 by lewbornmann

The most powerful anti-recession stimulus available is freer trade. Few ideas have been as thoroughly tested throughout history as the notion that trade raises a country’s income and living standards, not to mention international cooperation and peace. Unfortunately, President Biden seems reluctant to overturn many of Trump’s ill-advised trade policies – especially those regarding China. Continue reading →

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High-Speed Rail

Posted on June 7, 2021 by lewbornmann

Railways were the first form of rapid land transportation and had an effective monopoly on long-distance passenger traffic until development of the automobile and aircraft in the early-mid 20th century. Continue reading →

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