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In the aftermath of several recent disasters, including a steam pipe explosion in New York City and a bridge collapsing in Minnesota, concerns have been raised about the safety of America's aging infrastructure. Fast Facts:
- A steam pipe blast killed one person on July 18, 2007
- A bridge in Minneapolis collapsed on August 1, 2007 killing 13 people
- Senators Chris Dodd and Chuck Hagel have introduced the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2007 in an attempt to fund infrastructure improvement
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Time: Cities Breaking Down
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Official Site: American Society of Civil Engineers
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International Herald Tribune: "Is aging infrastructure slowing the U.S.?"
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Reuters: Congress eyes fix for crumbling infrastructure
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The New York Times: "Engineers See Dangers in Aging Infrastructure"
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MSNBC: Bridge Tracker: Check the Bridges You Cross
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CNET News: Aging infrastructure at heart of Minnesota disaster
news.com.com (August 02, 2007)
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