Flint shows how vulnerable the public is when government officials try to cut costs on basic infrastructure without seeing the big picture.

The North Carolina Dept. of Transportation (NCDOT) gradually is restarting four road projects idled in late January, when Alpena, Mich.-based DeVere Construction Co. withdrew from the jobs in an apparent payment dispute with the agency.

Extension through July 15, which Obama is expected to sign, gives Congress time to work on longer-term FAA bill.

But company may not be out of the woods if lenders don't approve restructuring by March 28
 

But Jan.-Feb. volume falls 16% year over year, as large energy projects tilt comparisons.

EPA chief, governor and House members clash at Mar. 17 Congressional hearing on responsibility for massive lead contamination.