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JB Pritzker: “The federal government basically walked away from an…”

Featuring: JB Pritzker, Democratic | Governor of Illinois

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Published | Video Starts at 45:21

I mean, that is that we all put money in to make it work. It's always been that way as long as I can remember. And so the idea that The federal government basically walked away from an important project that really would bring the city closer together. is a shame. Truly a shame. Was it enough money? No, but, you know, prices went up from the time that that money was approved to the time that, you know, it would be launched, that project. (45:21–45:29)

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Asserts that the federal government withdrew support from a significant transportation project.

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