States get more road money, new leeway in Senate bill.

Authors :: Millsap, M.
Source :: Congressional Quarterly Weekly Report. 6/22/91, Vol. 49 Issue 25, p1653. 3p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :: 1991
Abstract: Discusses the $123 billion, five-year reauthorization of surface transportation programs (S 1204) which would give states more money and unprecedented flexibility to spend funds as they please on the nation's highways, bridges, and mass transit systems. Passed Senate June 19; President George Bush's criticisms; Ten days of floor debate over money; Departing from tenets of the past; State vs. state; Details. INSET: A look ahead to the House.;A long haul for Moynihan..