Potholes Gape From Detroit to New York as Funds Fade

The longest recession since World War II and the slow-paced recovery have left states facing deficits that may surpass $140 billion in the next fiscal year, with only $6 billion in federal Recovery Act funds remaining to help close the gaps, reports Bloomberg Businessweek.

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