Lack of Infrastructure Investment Leaves U.S. Stuck in the Past
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Travel across the U.S. takes as long or longer today than 50 years ago due to lack of infrastructure investment. Highways, airports, transit have not improved.
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U.S. used to lead world in investing in technology, infrastructure, and education, fueling growth. Since 1980sinvestment has declined, hurting economy.
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Post-WWII, government investment in R&D boomed under Eisenhower. This helped U.S. lead in aviation, tech, pharma.
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Education investment also fueled growth. U.S. led in mass high school and college education. This advantage has eroded.
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Recently investment has increased under Biden, but still lags historical levels. More investment in future vital for U.S. prosperity.