MN "Shovel Ready" Stimulus Package
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Channel: The Uptake by Bridgemakers · 2009 · News & Politics
Senator James Metzen, DFL-South St. Paul, outlines his bill to the media Friday, May 1st. It provides $100M for private construction projects. Metzen says there are about $5B in 'shovel ready' construction jobs that are having a difficult time securing financing. Metzen, Asst. Majority Leader Tarryl Clark, and Minority Leader David Senjem give their thoughts on the bill.
