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
