public works

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This could reduce its ability to finance more low-income housing and other public works, though elected leaders would likely respond by raising taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, Sioux City has been dubbed Sewer City for its fixation on the sanctity of its public works.

From The Wall Street Journal

Biden has spent recent months traveling to promote what he sees as his administration’s key policy accomplishments, including a bipartisan public works package, and plans more of the same going forward.

From Seattle Times

Franklin Roosevelt attempted to pack the Supreme Court to overcome opposition to his New Deal legislation, a series of public works and spending projects in the 1930s.

From Salon

The public works department is expected to ask the board to vote soon on a three-year, $35-million consulting contract to design seismic retrofits for the 33 buildings.

From Los Angeles Times