Transportation

Many items on the agenda this fall are perennial issues because Congress has not been able to find enough common ground on long-term solutions. From the Highway Trust Fund to the Debt Ceiling, Congress has dodged many of the tough decisions with short-term patches.

Highway Trust Fund

The Highway Trust Fund is on the verge of insolvency. Before we left for the August break, Congress passed its 34th short-term patch. If we don't figure out a long-term solution soon, there won't be a road to kick the can down.