timeliness

How about that?

CNBC had a brief interview, this morning,with the guy who is head of a group (cannot remember the name) that watches gov't spending. They were discussing the very topic I addressed in yesterday's ramblins.

The fellow was talking about how the congressman, from Minnesota no less, had included in the huge highway bill 2 years ago $25 billion for road repair. Evidently at that time, congress knew that there were 6,000+ problem bridges. He also added, as an earmark, a bunch of $ (millions) to pave a trail.

Now he's introducing legislation to raise ANOTHER $25 billion for bridge repair and paying with an increase in the gas tax. He also has the gall to indicate that there will be no earmarks attached to this bill. (What a stand-up guy!)

He's been invited to CNBC's Squawk Box to explain further. So far no response from our esteemed legislator.

What the hell happened to the original $25 billion?

As a repeat, who's minding the store?