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I-95 highway in Philadelphia has collapsed; officials say repairs will take "months"

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Interstate 95 collapse repairs to take 'months' in Philadelphia, officials say
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ABC News
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  1. [4]
    Killfile
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    There probably are fingers to point as far as the overall state of US infrastructure but when a tanker truck catches fire under a bridge there is but so much you can expect from the structure....

    Repairs on Interstate 95 are expected to take "months" after an elevated section collapsed in Philadelphia on Sunday morning when a tanker truck carrying flammable cargo caught fire beneath the overpass, officials said.

    "With regards to the complete rebuild of I-95 roadway, we expect it to take some number of months," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told a press conference on Sunday evening, adding that he plans to issue a disaster declaration to "expedite this process" and "immediately draw down federal funds."

    There probably are fingers to point as far as the overall state of US infrastructure but when a tanker truck catches fire under a bridge there is but so much you can expect from the structure. That said, I am powerfully reminded of the fact that the United States used to build and launch aircraft carriers in a weekend. I-95 in Phily is a major roadway and having it out of commission for months is unacceptable. Part of maintaining infrastructure is having the ability to replace and/or repair it in a timeframe appropriate for its importance.

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      1. [3]
        Killfile
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        That map, by the way, is exactly why Democrats are putting up with Joe Manchin's bullshit. I don't know that Buttigieg's political futures have changed that much as a result of his time at DOT....

        That map, by the way, is exactly why Democrats are putting up with Joe Manchin's bullshit.

        Pete Buttigieg's reputation is taking a hit over the last couple of years. You would have thought that as DOT Secretary he could just ride a good wave of ribbon-cutting infrastructure projects across the country. Instead he has overseen a disastrous rail union deal, horrible chemical spills from train derailments, and now loss of full access to what is likely the single most important artery of the country in I-95

        I don't know that Buttigieg's political futures have changed that much as a result of his time at DOT. Right now these seem like big issues but, in the long term, transportation infrastructure is some EXTREMELY wonky stuff. Without Googling, who was Sec Trans under Trump? I'm a giant politics nerd and I couldn't remember (it was Elaine Chao, who is also Mitch McConnell's wife. Her elevation to the post was a minor scandal and I still didn't remember).

        Point being, Pete isn't going to be in any national elections until at least 2028 and probably not until 2032. That's a long way off.

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        1. hobbes64
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          Is it possibly a domestic terrorist attack spurned on by so stohastic dog whistling (or worse) President Trump said he has "been summoned to appear at the Federal Courthouse in Miami on Tuesday,...

          Is it possibly a domestic terrorist attack spurned on by so stohastic dog whistling (or worse)

          President Trump said he has "been summoned to appear at the Federal Courthouse in Miami on Tuesday, at 3 PM."

This is a perimeter probe from the oppressors. Hold. rPOTUS has this. 

Buckle up. 1/50K know your bridges. Rock steady calm. That is all.

          https://twitter.com/RepClayHiggins/status/1666978397027803142

          See also https://12ft.io/proxy?ref=&q=https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/06/the-congressman-telling-trump-supporters-to-buckle-up/674367/

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        2. CannibalisticApple
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          To be fair, Trump's cabinet was basically a revolving door. I think Ben Carson was the only one to stay in his post for the whole time. That aside, I agree this likely won't hurt Pete's career in...

          Without Googling, who was Sec Trans under Trump? I'm a giant politics nerd and I couldn't remember

          To be fair, Trump's cabinet was basically a revolving door. I think Ben Carson was the only one to stay in his post for the whole time.

          That aside, I agree this likely won't hurt Pete's career in the long run. I don't think cabinet members usually get a lot of attention from the public, and it's not as if he's doing a horrendous job. I feel like he's getting more attention than the secretary of the DOT usually would purely due to his popularity in 2020, so right-wing media is looking for any opportunity to throw dirt on his name.

          At the very least, if the last few years have taught me anything, it's that the bar for politicians is very low. He's personable enough that he'll garner plenty of support.

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  2. oracle
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    The Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday afternoon that a body had been found in the debris, but that authorities were still in the process of identifying the remains.

    Family members of Nathan Moody, a 53-year-old truck driver who lived in New Jersey and delivered fuel to gas stations in the area, said the police had contacted them, seeking dental records.

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