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Washington says "no" to Laredo for El Metro funding
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KGNS News
Story Created:
Mar 11, 2010
Story Updated:
Mar 11, 2010
City officials are now back in laredo after a trip to Washington.
On the agenda were issues dealing with border security and Laredo’s infrastructure, but also high on the list was the need for funding for el metro, something Washington officials say they just couldn't help with.
According to those on the trip, Washington officials pretty much said, “we feel your pain, but right now, there's nothing we can do.”
Now city officials have hit another roadblock with El Metro.
El Metro has been plagued with problems when it comes to staying within budget.
Losing money fast, city officials decided to head to Washington for help.
The population in Laredo is growing, but government funding is not. Other cities on the border have experienced the same problem before, so Washington’s answer for Laredo:
“They empathize with us, they sympathize with us, but ultimately there’s not much they’re willing to do right now.”
City officials are remaining optimistic, but will be forced to make changes in the way El Metro operates very soon.
For now it’s all they can do.
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