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“Business leaders, labor unions, governors, mayors, congressmen and presidents have all complained about a lack of funding for years, but aside from a one-time cash infusion from the stimulus program, nothing much has changed. There is still no consensus on how to solve the problem or where to get the massive amounts of money needed to fix it, just another example of political paralysis in Washington.”

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Steve Kroft is a renowned American journalist, born on August 22, 1945. He is known for his in-depth investigative reporting and unique interviewing style, serving as a long-time host of the '60 Minutes' program. Kroft's reports cover a wide range of topics, including politics, society, and economics, making significant contributions to social progress and truth disclosure. more

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