GOP loses latest attempt to gut bicycle project funding
Update: Nov. 1, 2011 -- Advocates are undoubtedly rejoicing after the Senate on Tuesday rejected 60-38 the latest attempt by Republicans to kill federal funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects.Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky offered the amendment that would have redirected the transportation enhancement funds to pay for bridge repairs. It was the third threat against that funding in the past two months.Although the GOP is batting 0-3 on the measure, the issue is expected to come up again...
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