Fla. Dem: My State's Competition Is In China, Not Neighbors

Rep. Corrine Brown (D-Fla.) told reporters Thursday that Florida’s competition doesn’t come from surrounding states but from China. Brown urged the House to pass the Invest in American Jobs Act. (0:25)

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US Buying Bridges From China, W.Va. Dem Says

Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) explained the need for the Invest in American Jobs Act at a news conference Thursday, saying the U.S. is creating jobs for China instead of the United States by outsourcing. (0:21)

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Udall: "Invest In America Act" On Its Way To The President

Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) said during his weekly telephone conference Tuesday that several bills relating to job creation are being considered in Congress. (0:36)

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Bush Failed To Invest In Transportation, Says Labor Union Official

Ed Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, criticizes former President George W. Bush for neglecting to invest money in the transportation industry. Wytkind praises the Obama administration for doing so (0:40).
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Biden Urges Creation Of 21st Century Transportation System

Vice President Joe Biden says a 21st century transportation system will create new jobs, help the environment, and stem new technologies. (0:19)
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HUD Secretary: Gov't Should Help Buyers Stay Informed

Housing and Urban Development Secretary, Shaun Donovan, explained the need for a housing and transportation affordability index, allowing consumers to make more informed choices when purchasing a house, thus leading to an active and productive marketplace. (0:29)

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Transportation better under Bush

President Bush describes some of the ways transportation in the U.S. is "safer, cleaner, and more effective." (1:15)
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Federal power in transportation is "ridiculous," says Transportation Secretary

At the State Summit on Innovative Transportation Funding and Financing, U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters says that the need for federal government authorization for transportation initiatives on the state level is "ridiculous." She says that she will propose a new program to remove federal restrictions regarding transportation. She adds that federal programs should focus on "things that are truly in the federal interest."(1:04)
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Oil is part of the "bridge to the future"

Sen. Pete Domenici (R-NM) says that the U.S. is going to have to use crude oil for as long as four decades as the transition in transportation occurs to accomodate new fuels. (0:40)
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