But I'm also wanting to ask you just about three questions. One is regarding construction costs for infrastructure that we know, … Highway construction costs have increased significantly, with a 59% increase since 2021 and 36% between 2022 and 1H23. … really that this will impact how much infrastructure we can build with allocated funds. So the question is how will the administration plan to ensure that transportation funding keeps pace with inflation so that projects in states like Maryland aren't delayed and are not downsized? (00:47–01:04)
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Asserts specific increases in highway construction costs over recent years.
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