Oberstar Wants to Create Road Building Jobs

Minnesota Congressman Jim Oberstar is scheduling a hearing on economic recovery, during the election recess in Washington. The Chairman of the powerful Transportation Committee says the economy is in trouble, the stock market is falling and unemployment is climbing. He says roads and bridges are one of the best places to invest public dollars, claiming every billion dollars spent generates 34,000 jobs. Oberstar has scheduled the hearing for October 29Th.