I read with great interest your article and editorial about Congressman (Bill) Schuster’s new-found chairmanship of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and his goal and possible power to fund the U.S. Route 219 project.
It seems to me that when the country has to borrow 40 cents out of every dollar it spends, doing a project of this magnitude at the time is a poor choice from an economic perspective. Thinking that the cost will ultimately be passed on to my grandchildren makes it an even worse choice, in my view.
If the congressman is so good at finding money for this type of project, he should be able to find the money to pay our debt down. I understand he is also thinking about raising the gasoline tax. How’s that going to affect everyone in these economic times — more per gallon for everyone.
Since when do Republicans raise taxes on everyone across the board — and especially a “stealth” tax such as this? The long-term view in transportation will ultimately be rapid train and transit construction, not new highway bills.
With this view we can move a lot of people and goods rapidly and ultimately at a lower cost, much as they are doing in China and Japan. We have to start thinking 50 years ahead, not looking 50 years back.
Sid Markowitz
Grantsville
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U.S. Route 219 project would just add to nation’s heavy debt
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Why are there no answers to these questions?
We currently have the most corrupt administration in the history of the country. Every day more and more lies come from the Obama administration.
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Roaming dogs prove menace to some residents of LaVale
I am writing to inform your readers and the animal control staff of Allegany about a problem that is dragging on and unresolved, yet.
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These types should look to the Boy Scouts for an example
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NRA will “Never Surrender.”
The Tea Party will “Never Surrender.”
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Housing project will have bad effect on property in this area
I am writing to you to voice my opposition to a low income housing project that has been proposed for construction on a tract of land on Pine Swamp Road in Mineral County, W.Va. I am a registered voter and resident of Mineral County and live in the New Creek/Pine Swamp area.
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Why have the media been silent all this time?
When I read the Cumberland Times-News Editorial this morning, Friday, May 17, entitled, “Outrageous,” I laughed like a kid at a birthday party!
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What are chances this much money will be spent on road?
I was intrigued by cost data summarized in reporter Kathy Mellott’s recent article, “Completing southern link of U.S. Route 219 said to be best use of highway funds,” which appeared in the Cumberland Times-News on Tuesday May 14 (Page 1A).
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School board should be doing better job with less money
The Allegany County Teachers Association (ACTA) board of directors recently submitted a letter to the editor asking the Allegany County commissioners to fully fund the Board of Education’s budget request for the upcoming fiscal year (“Commissioners should fund school board request,” April 29 Times-News).
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Were they really good old days? You decide
When a fellow gets old, it’s not unusual for his mind to wander back to the days of his youth. He may forget where he laid his glasses five minutes ago, yet he can remember events that took place a half a century ago. This is one of the interesting things of old age.
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Wearing the poppy tells others people that you remember
On May 25, members of Farrady Unit 24 American Legion Auxiliary, Frostburg, will once again ask the citizens of the community to remember the sacrifices our veterans have made.
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Donating your old bike will help someone who really needs it
Once again Bikes for the World is collecting used bicycles at Canal Place, May 25 from 10 a.m. to noon,
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