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To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (1402444)5/12/2023 4:36:39 PM
From: Wharf Rat  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 1579826
 
"the responsibility of making sure bridges don't fail should already be the responsibility of the DOT."

Among other responsibilities, but, with great responsibilities comes great expenses.

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"But nope, let's pretend that the DOT can't do their freakin' job unless Brandon walks in (with the help of DOCTOR Jill) and signs a bill that throws more money into a political slush fund."

That's pretty much the case for the entire executive branch, from the VA and the IRS to DOT and immigration courts. We've been underfunding them for years.