Washington, DC – Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson today released the following statement:

“Many of our roads and bridges in North Texas are in desperate need of repair and maintenance.  President-elect Obama recognizes the importance of devoting economic stimulus dollars to these infrastructure projects, ensuring our continued safety while employing thousands of people in new projects across the country.

“I support a fair distribution of federal spending to states.  I have met with House leadership on several occasions to discuss the needs of states with massive infrastructure needs, like Texas.  And as the senior Texan on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I will continue to advocate for our state as we work to invest in our infrastructure and jumpstart our economy.”

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U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson is the highest-ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure and a senior member of the Science Committee. She represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas, which, includes Downtown Dallas, Fair Park, Oak Lawn, Old East Dallas, Pleasant Grove, & South Oak Cliff; all of Balch Springs, DeSoto, Hutchins, Lancaster & Wilmer and parts of Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Ferris, Glenn Heights and Ovilla.