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Originally Posted by Derwood
a lot of it is pretty clear cut, though.
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In my opinion, here's how it should work: The federal government has a budget for maintaining interstate commerce. This covers roads, airports, and shipping ports in the States. This money is divided amongst the states each year based on one of two ways:
1) Population (from census data)
2) Contribution to interstate commerce (perhaps the state's percentage of GDP)
Here's the kicker: "Do with it what you will, nothing more is coming." No earmarks, no pork. It is up to the state to prioritize what they do with their federal highway funds. You want a bridge to nowhere built? No, problem: use your highway funds. No special projects at all, period.