Brazil example for US?

Brazil example for US?

There are many types of welfare all over the world yet few with such success as Bolsa Família in Brazil. Bolsa Família provides financial aid to poor and indigent Brazilian families on condition that their children attend school and are vaccinated. The President of Brazil, Lula de Silva has reached a level of popularity with his people unseen before, polling at an 83% approval rating.

Jon Stewart's power beats Obama and Beck

Jon Stewart's power beats Obama and Beck

When trust for politicians and mainstream media news pundits is becoming non-existent, who do Americans trust? What does it mean if a comedian is more popular than the President? RT's Anastasia Churkina reports.

US-Russia bust Afghan drug labs

US-Russia bust Afghan drug labs


Two hundred million doses of heroin have been destroyed in Afghanistan thanks to the joint efforts of Russia and the US. Four drug laboratories were raided and destroyed on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border on Thursday morning. This is the first joint effort between the US and Russia to take down the Afghanistan drug flow.

Bagram prison worse than Guantanamo

Bagram prison worse than Guantanamo


The US military's Bagram detention facility in Afghanistan is hidden behind a wall of secrecy and considered by many to be more questionable than the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Debra Sweet, the director of The World Can't Wait explained that those held at Bagram are unidentified, who they are is not disclosed, and their charges are unknown

US terror: Homegrown entrapment

US terror: Homegrown entrapment


Lawyer Lynne Stewart was arrested by the FBI in 2002 for a press release she wrote for her client, Sheik Abdel Omar Rahman. This came after Stewart signed an agreement to keep information related to Rahman's case from the media. The Justice Department is pushing to have her serve 30 years in prison

ISS: Life in space

ISS: Life in space

There is no better example of cooperation between the US and Russia than what is going on in space exploration. NASA and the Russian program rely on one another and work together. Soon, the US will be completely dependent on Russian shuttles to go back and forth to the International Space Station (ISS) when the US shuttles are retired

US Air Force lost 50 nukes

US Air Force lost 50 nukes

What could be considered one of the largest national security failures in US history; 50 United States nuclear missiles went offline over the weekend. It happened at the FE Warren Air base, outside of Cheyenne, Wyoming, the home to a ninth of the US missile stockpile. Ploughshares fund President Joseph Cirincione said the missiles could have done 500X the damage of Hiroshima if launched.

"Sad to be a goddamn American today"

"Sad to be a goddamn American today"


The US Federal Bureau of Investigation is suppose to protect citizens from would be crimes. But a recent New York case, known as the Newburgh Four, has many asking if the FBI is leading Americans towards crimes rather than diverting them.

Iraq Vet: "WikiLeaks tells the truth"

Iraq Vet: "WikiLeaks tells the truth" .


The largest intel leak in the United States history, has been the most revealing account of any war in history. Over 400,000 classified US military documents on the Iraq war were released by the whistle blowing website WikiLeaks and its founder Julian Assange. Iraq war veteran Josh Steiber says that what was reported in WikiLeaks was not only accurate but should be questioned more by US officials.

Grenada invasion, 'The big lie' of US media

Grenada invasion, 'The big lie' of US media


Before the Iraq war there was Grenada, 27 years ago the United States sent 7,000 troops to invade the tiny country. The US media hyped up the invasion and made it appear necessary that the US invade to get rid of Cuban occupiers. Author Glen Ford says corporate media continues to prove how it can better spread war propaganda.

Invasion of Grenada blueprint for Iraq

Invasion of Grenada blueprint for Iraq


27 years ago today, 7,000 U.S. troops invaded a tiny island nation of 95,000 under the guise of fighting an imminent communist threat. The reality was a brutal invasion and a high human cost because of the US's use of overwhelming force against largely unarmed civilians. But in many ways, the invasion of Grenada was a litmus test for post-Vietnam War interventions and imperialism—a legacy that lives on today in the Iraq War.

US leading economic world war

US leading economic world war

Despite the truce that G20 countries made this weekend agreeing not to devalue currencies to tackle financial imbalances, some fear the US has been long involved in a currency war. The US has waged well-known wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Yet some say it is also waging a lesser-known battle that is just as costly and much larger in scale.

WikiLeaks: "Shooting the messenger, Julian Assange"

WikiLeaks: "Shooting the messenger, Julian Assange"

WikiLeaks released over 400,000 classified US war documents, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says the Iraq war documents are the most accurate description in the wars history. Why is mainstream media focusing on the man rather than the documents themselves? Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern says that the media is trying to deflect discussion from the horrid details inside the WikiLeaks reports and focus on "killing" the messenger.

French cause justified? 'The Resident' asks NYC

French cause justified? 'The Resident' asks NYC



In France many people have taken to the streets to protest against a new retirement system. 'The Resident' host Lori Harfenist has been asking people in New York whether they think the French have picked the right means to stand up for their rights.

US falling from grace

US falling from grace


The World Justice Project released a report that stated that the United States ranks extremely low on many polls. It seems that the US has fallen from grace as it lags behind in these world rankings, demonstrating that the US is crumbling. Author and activist David Swanson says that the United States' "super power" status is in jeopardy when compared to the European Union, which is bigger and stronger than the US.

Fidel Castro talks nuclear war to Prof. Michel Chossudovsky

Fidel Castro talks nuclear war to Prof. Michel Chossudovsky

Fidel Castro delivering a message about nuclear war and the potential of the United States using these weapons again, potentially ending the world.

US: Crumbling empire

US: Crumbling empire

The US has long prided itself on being an exceptional nation, a City Upon Hill and a beacon of democracy and progress the world over. Yet in education, healthcare and finance, the US is falling behind other developed and developing nations. Last week the US slipped to 49th place in terms of life expectancy, and ranks dead last among developed nations in terms of child well-being. Long dedicated to cultivating an educated, highly skilled workforce, the US is now behind Russia and South Korea in the number of citizens with Bachelor's degrees. So can the empire simply be in the eye of the beholder, or do Americans need to confront the harsh statistics about their lone superpower

Afghan heroin kills 10X more than Taliban

Afghan heroin kills 10X more than Taliban

The war in Afghanistan continues to wage on it may not be the largest problem facing the war torn nation. Russia and the United States are teaming up to take on the Afghan drug industry which has continued to spiral out of control. Earlier, Director of the Russian Drug Control Service Victor Ivanov was in Washington to push the Americans to help eradicate poppy fields in Afghanistan

US Military: Volunteer or Recruited Force? (Part Two)

US Military: Volunteer or Recruited Force? (Part Two)


In Part One of this military recruitment report, we showed you the various tactics, often misleading methods, being implemented to try to get young men and women to enlist. Part Two focuses on just how far some of these recruiters will go to meet their numbers, targeting younger and younger students as US forces are already stretched thin overseas. Although many parents are unaware of the fact that their kids are heavily recruited in middle school and high school, several activists, veterans, and parents are turning their outrage into action.

Peter Schiff: "US in process of collapsing"

Peter Schiff: "US in process of collapsing"

As the US financial crisis continues, the G20 has started to take place in South Korea. Going into the meetings the US hopes to "rebalance" the world's economies. Can US treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner do anything substantial at the G20 meetings? Peter Schiff from Euro Pacific Capital says for the US to continue its failed policy and blame other countries for what is an American problem makes no sense.

Jim Rogers: "US will lose economic war"

Jim Rogers: "US will lose economic war"

China has become the world's fastest growing economy, what can the US be taught from the Chinese as the US economy continues to struggle? Jim Rogers, co-founder of the Quantum Fund says that US citizens should save and invest their money as their Chinese counter parts have. The Chinese are saving and investing an average of 35% of their income, taking an age old US principle and using it to their advantage.

US Military: Volunteer or Recruited force?

US Military: Volunteer or Recruited force?


US forces like to boast that they are the best and brightest in the world, but the story of how they got there is often untold and underreported. For example, what is the real driving force behind the decision to enlist in the first place? From high tech army experience centers to professional recruiters who show up in places like schools, malls, and popular hangouts for teenagers, RT's Dina Gusovsky takes a look at recruitment tactics in the United States. Focusing on the stories of three veterans, the question is: Is the Pentagon telling these young men and women the truth about war before they go overseas, or deceiving them just so that they sign their names on the dotted line? This is Part One of the report.

French riots in US future

French riots in US future


could be argued that the United States started the new age of the protest during the 1960's, however has the US lost its voice? People in France are taking to the streets rioting in mass protest against the potential new law which would raise the minimum age for retirement. Brian Becker with the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition predicts next year frustrated Americans may take to the streets to reclaim their rights

Tarpley: US exports depression to China

Tarpley: US exports depression to China

you look at the global economy and take a look at growth, China is in the lead and in some cases is leaving the world in the dust. Is China to blame for the recession in the United States and has the US declared economic warfare? Maybe it is time for America to take a page out of China's playbook for economic success. Asia Times correspondent Pepe Escobar and Investigative journalist Webster Tarpley join RT's Kristine Frazao to discuss the world's economy and Chinas place in it.

Tea Party founder: "Tea Party is a joke"

Tea Party founder: "Tea Party is a joke"


The Tea Party began as a movement to take back the United States from corrupt politicians. The Tea Party movement has been hijacked by Republicans and is now all about guns, gods and gays. Karl Denninger of The Market Ticker was one of the original founders of the Tea Party and calls the direction of the group an absolute joke.

US protests lack French fire

US protests lack French fire

France is paralyzed by protests around the country due to a proposal to raise the national retirement age. The country is coming to a complete stand still because of rioting citizens, could this ever happen in the United States?

US sanctions fail, hurt civilians

US sanctions fail, hurt civilians


The US economic embargo of Cuba is still in effect 50 years after its inception and appears it is far from ending despite the UN urging to cancel these sanctions. There are estimates that say the sanctions inflicted against Cuba have surpassed 700 billion dollars in losses. Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson former Chief of Staff to Colin Powell says the sanctions against Cuba and other nations are a way for Congress to feel good, they don't work and hurt civilians.

Tired of groveling to Bilderberg, NWO?

Tired of groveling to Bilderberg, NWO?


A Gallup poll shows that 59% of Americans disagree with their government and believe it has to much power. A lot of midterm election candidates have said that they are anti big government, but are they really telling the truth? The host of American Resistance Radio Jim Stachowiak says he is tired of groveling at the feet of the NWO and Bilderberg and he doesn't believe the candidates are actually antigovernment because of past elections.

The 3 Minute Download: Alex Jones, Francis Megahy and Cliff Schechter

The 3 Minute Download: Alex Jones, Francis Megahy and Cliff Schechter


Tonight on The 3 Minute Download, election campaigns during this year's midterms have been less about the quality of the campaign message and more about relating to constituents. Are the candidates being up-front and honest with voters? Protesters in France and other European countries are taking to the streets to demand change, however in the US there has not been a mass protests by its citizens. Even though most people in the United States believe that the government has too much control, according to a Gallup poll its as much as 59% of Americans who are dissatisfied with their government

The Tea Party is dishonest?

The Tea Party is dishonest?


Election campaigns during this years midterms has been less about the quality of the campaign message and more about relating to constituents. Are the candidates being up-front and honest with voters? According to author Cliff Schechter, the Tea Party candidates are not being honest with voters because they claim to hate big government but when it comes time for them to take money from the government, they are the first in line.

US bullies Cuba

US bullies Cuba

Fifty years ago this week the US imposed its first sanctions on Cuba after Fidel Castro's revolutionary communist government nationalized lands and businesses belonging to US and Cuban elites. Over the past half-century these sanctions have evolved into a virtual blockade of the island in trade, travel and diplomacy. On this anniversary, RT looks at who the blockade has really hurt--and whether US sanctions around the world make civilians suffer for the sins of their leaders

US candidate brain drain

US candidate brain drain
The 2010 Campaign Season may bring more than just candidates. It can teach important lessons for those trying to get a job in this tough economy.

Congress: "The best government money can buy"

Congress: "The best government money can buy"

As midterm election campaigns heat up, it is important to not forget how influential lobbyists are when it comes to determening elections. The film "The Best Money can Buy" is the first-ever, behind-the-scenes examination of the lobbying system and its influence on our elected candidates. Francis Megahy the director of "The Best Money can Buy" says large corporations are funneling money through these lobbyists into Congress to gain influence over policy creation

US failed economic war against Cuba

US failed economic war against Cuba


The United States placed economic sanctions against Cuba 50 years ago and has restricted US citizens from traveling there ever since. A half century later, who have the economic sanctions really hurt? Even though President Obama has made it easier for Americans of Cuban decent to visit their relatives in Cuba, many believe he has not done enough to lift the embargo.

Midterm elections: Campaigning for dummies

Midterm elections: Campaigning for dummies


As the midterm elections come closer, it seems Americans are knee deep in campaign commercials and other advertisements to persuade their vote. Many conservative candidates are rolling up their sleeves and dumbing down issues in order to appeal to their constituents and retake Congress. Will Republicans be able to take the majority in Washington again? Keith Koffler the editor of White House Dossier believes that initially conservatives wouldn't be able to change much but must look to 2012 to get a Republican President and majority in Congress.

Alex Jones: "Bilderberg meetings in public"

Alex Jones: "Bilderberg meetings in public"


Protestors in France and other European countries are taking to the streets to demand change, however in the US there has not been a mass protests by its citizens. Even though most people in the United States believe that the government has to much control, according to a Gallup poll its as much as 59% of Americans who are dissatisfied with their government. Radio Host Alex Jones of Infowars.com believes that the United States citizens are beginning to wake up to the tyrannical government and are beginning to arm themeselves with guns and other means.

RT: Question More

RT: Question More


Check out this RT promo that asks you not to settle for what is fed to you by mainstream media and question more

The Resident: US obesity epidemic

The Resident: US obesity epidemic


Obesity is a problem in many nations across the world, however in the United States is an epidemic. The Resident asks citizens and visitors of New York City, how did this happen?

EU pessimism vs. US optimism

EU pessimism vs. US optimism


Most Americans are optimistic for a financial turnaround and expect the US economy to rebound. However, England and the European Union aren't convinced and remain pessimistic about a recovery. Michel Chossudovsky from the Center for Research on Globalization says that most Europe countries are functional welfare states. They have public healthcare, pension funds as opposed to the US that does not and most of the services are privatized.

'... and I smoke a lot of pot!'

'... and I smoke a lot of pot!'


While millions of Europeans are out on the streets fighting for their rights, youngsters in the US are sitting on the couches smoking weed?

Breaking news: Media exaggerates truth

Breaking news: Media exaggerates truth


In the 24/7 cable news media cycles, mainstream channels are doing everything to attract viewers and beat their competitors. As a result, many non-stories are dressed up with dramatic music and flashy graphics to portray drama, fear and capture the attention of American viewers. On a regular basis, in breaking news situations, channels get the facts wrong and make bold connections with little or no evidence. Just last week, Fox News reported that a UFO was flying over NYC. Hours later, it turns out the mysterious object was in fact a balloon.

US economy: Don't be optimistic

US economy: Don't be optimistic


Across much of Europe there is skepticism and panic about the economy ever turning around, however in the United States people seem to be optimistic. Why is there such pessimism in Europe but not the US? Are Americans out of touch with reality? Economist Max Fraad Wolff from The New School says Americans have a weak safety net when it comes to employment, if you lose your job there are no federal benefits that are available in Europe.

Obamanomics vs. Reaganomics

Obamanomics vs. Reaganomics


As the economic downfall continues, 67% of Americans don't approve of US President Obama's economic policies. The film takes a provocative look at our deeply depressed economy using the words and actions of Presidents Reagan and Obama. Director of the new film "I Want Your Money" Ray Griggs joins RT's Kristine Frazao for an exclusive interview

The 3 Minute Download: Wayne Allyn Root, Michael Prysner and Wayne Madsen

The 3 Minute Download: Wayne Allyn Root, Michael Prysner and Wayne Madsen


Tonight on The 3 Minute Download, at a time when the economy is still insecure, why is there an endless debate over capitalism versus socialism and which financial system actually works? Also, RT sat down for an exclusive interview with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez; most people in the United States view him as an enemy. Meanwhile, outside the US he is seen as a tremendous politician and a leader for the future.

US unions losing fight

US unions losing fight

All over the world, labor unions fight continued battles for the common good and the working class. This used to be the case in the US, however more recently many United States unions have become an extension of the Democratic Party. Is this continued relationship between unions and Democrats going weaken their strength?

US unions housecats to EU's labor tiger

US unions housecats to EU's labor tiger

In many parts of the world, organized labor is a force to be reckoned with in the streets and at the polls. Yet in the US, union leaders spend more time campaigning for candidates than defending workers' rights. But unlike their counterparts in Europe, American workers don't take to the streets to fight for fairer salaries, paid time off and better retirement benefits. RT examines the state of unions in the US and whether they're asleep on the job

Exclusive: Hugo Chavez talks to RT

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, who is in Moscow for talks on cooperation between Russia and Venezuela, has given an exclusive live interview to RT

Chavez/Venezuela not the enemy

Chavez/Venezuela not the enemy


RT sat down for an exclusive interview with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez; most people in the United States view him as an enemy. Meanwhile, outside the US he is seen as a tremendous politician and a leader for the future. RT Contributor Wayne Madsen points out that the US media slams Chavez and that is why US citizens are receiving this anti Chavez propaganda

I Want Your Money Trailer (2010)

I Want Your Money Trailer (2010)


The movie "I Want Your Money" just opened in select theatres across the United States; it blames the Obama Administration for the distribution of wealth and imposing socialist policies

Libertarian vs. Socialist heated debate ensues

Libertarian vs. Socialist heated debate ensues


At a time when the economy is still insecure, why is there an endless debate over capitalism versus socialism and which financial system actually works? A heated debate between Wayne Allyn Root a 2012 Libertarian candidate for president and Michael Prysner a member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation takes place as both present their reason socialism or capitalism is the best choice. Michael Prysner points out that a single president is not the problem, it is the system.

A song for Ron Paul in 2012 -- Exclusive

A song for Ron Paul in 2012 -- Exclusive

Check out this song that calls Paulite's to start Ron Paul's Revolution in 2012 performed by Rick Beckwitt

Midterm elections: US political circus

Midterm elections: US political circus

With less than three weeks to go in a midterm election campaign that is on track to draw more political spending than ever before, attacks on both sides have reached a frenzied pace. It seems that the only way to get noticed on the campaign trail is to make the most provocative or outlandish statement. For example, the Illinois Governor who claims his opponent Bill Brady will mass euthanize puppies.

The 3 Minute Download: Danny Schechter, Joe Wiesenthal and George Hemminger

The 3 Minute Download: Danny Schechter, Joe Wiesenthal and George Hemminger

Tonight on The 3 Minute Download, the first Guantanamo Bay detainee has been brought over to the United States to be tried in a court of law. The mainstream media has been involved from the beginning "blowing up" the story, when detainees were first brought over to the US. Plus, Wall Street has spent more than $250 million dollars this year lobbying Congress, how much does Wall Street influence Capitol Hill? And, Americans continue to lose their homes and foreclosures continue to rise, who is to blame for this crisis?

Congress in pocket of Wall Street

Congress in pocket of Wall Street




Congress passed a bill October 12th with very little resistance that would allow foreclosure and other documents to be accepted among multiple states. Wall Street has spent more than $250 million dollars this year lobbying Congress, how much does Wall Street influence Capitol Hill? With money changing hands easily and policy following, it seems Congress is in the pocket of these high powered companies

Terrorists coming to Manhattan

Terrorists coming to Manhattan

The first Guantanamo Bay detainee has been brought over to the United States to be tried in a court of law. The mainstream media has been involved from the beginning "blowing up" the story, when detainees were first brought over to the US. Why has the mainstream media hyped up these stories so much? Danny Schechter a filmmaker and blogger says that the mainstream media tries to sensationalize any story involved with 9/11 to play on the emotions of Americans

US real estate collapse

US real estate collapse


The recession is clearly not over, at least when it comes to the United States' inability to protect its citizens homes. Americans continue to lose their homes and foreclosures continue to rise, who is to blame for this crisis? Many people have said that the banks are to blame for fraudulently processing financial documents. George Hemminger the founder of Survive and Thrive TV believes the US Federal Reserve is to blame for this "Wall Street engineered collapse" because it injected too much liquidity into the market.

Los Ricos También Lloran

Los Ricos También Lloran


The recession's one-two punch first hit Middle America, and now even the rich are feeling the blow. Among the masses who are now receiving unemployment benefits, are thousands of millionaires. They're not just joining the population of the unemployed. This year we've seen a huge spike in the number of million dollar homes being foreclosed on. RT's Ramon Galindo takes a look at how the rich are also hurting because of the foreclosure crisis

The Resident: What would you do to save your job?

The Resident: What would you do to save your job?


In today's rough and tough economy what does job security mean? The Resident asks residents and visitors of New York, what would you do to save your job?

Ron Paul speech to Tea Party uncensored

Ron Paul speech to Tea Party uncensored

Rep. Ron Paul brought a crowd at the Virginia Tea Party Patriots Convention to its feet October 9th, delivering a fiery speech about an "intellectual revolution." He said the economy is going "to get a lot worse before it gets better" and advocated getting rid of the IRS and the income tax.

The Big Picture hosted by Thom Hartmann

The Big Picture hosted by Thom Hartmann

Make sure you check out RT America's hot new show, The Big Picture hosted by Thom Hartmann. Thom will investigate breaking news, hold debates and show you the big picture.

Obama gets book to face, David gets his streaker

Obama gets book to face, David gets his streaker


US President Barack Obama was in Philadelphia this weekend to rally democrats ahead of November's midterm elections. He got a little more than he bargained for on his trip when a book was thrown at his head and a little later President Obama dealt with a streaker looking to earn a few extra bucks, a million to be exact! Alki David creator of battlecam.com and filmon.com said that he will live up to the bet he made and pay the man who streaked, he even did some streaking of his own today.

Tea Party: Political Force or Storm in a Teacup?

Tea Party: Political Force or Storm in a Teacup?


The Tea Party Patriots Convention kicked off in Richmond, Virginia last weekend as Tea Party favorites like Ron Paul, Lou Dobbs and George Allen took to the stage amid cheers from the 2,800 attendees. But although it's been lauded as a political force to be reckoned with in the November elections, the Tea Party hurricane might just be a storm in a teacup. The 33 Tea Party groups from across Virginia struggled to define their platform and present themselves as an inclusive grassroots movement amid criticism about racism and loyalty to establishment Republicans

Columbus day in US sees celebration and protest

Columbus day in US sees celebration and protest


He's a man credited with the founding of the new world. It's been 518 years since Explorer Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas. The historic moment is honored every year in the U.S. with a federally recognized Holiday. Columbus day, which is the second Monday of every October, usually means no work or school for Americans. However, Indigenous and Native groups insist the history of how Columbus conquered the Americas is not acknowledged and contains a dark reality. It's what has led to a national movement to renounce Columbus Day

NYC income gap reaches shocking peaks

NYC income gap reaches shocking peaks

Reports suggest the gap between those who are living the highlife and those for whom a struggle in the tough economy has become a full-time job has become greater that in India - a country where one third of the world's poor live. RT's Anastasia Churkina reports

US income gap, worst in developed nations

US income gap, worst in developed nations

As the shaky economy attempts to heal, a census report released shows the United States has the worst income gap ratio out of all the westernized countries in the world. In this day and age where more Americans are using food stamps, how are some profiting so much? Nomi Prins says there have been fewer jobs, which means less income for people which lead them to fall into poverty levels. Coupled with a rise in increased costs the income gap will only get worse.

Lou Dobbs: "Kiss my astro-turf" at VA Tea Party convention

Lou Dobbs: "Kiss my astro-turf" at VA Tea Party convention

Former CNN anchor Lou Dobbs addressed the Virginia Tea Party convention on October 9th, 2010 where he argued against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and paraphrased Obama's campaign slogan "yes we can".

American freedom at risk

American freedom at risk


Recent FBI raids against homes of antiwar activists in several states and stories about Feds trying to make internet spying easier should raise the question, where are our civil liberties? Feds raided activists in Minneapolis, Chicago, Michigan North Carolina looking for evidence relating to activities concerning the material support of terrorism. Sarah Flounders says that these people are not terrorists, they are peaceful activists.





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America's Crumbling Infrastructure

America's Crumbling Infrastructure


Across America, the list keeps growing of examples of America's infrastructure crumbling. From Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans to the recent pipeline explosion in San Bruno, CA, it's becoming clear that the problem of aging infrastructure is not going away anytime soon.