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“Not using fly ash in our highways would just be a plain waste of taxpayers' money, which I find unacceptable. Most people don't realize that without fly ash, many of Montana's infrastructure projects simply would not have been possible - like the Hungry Horse Dam near Glacier National Park.” quote by Matt Rosendale
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“Not using fly ash in our highways would just be a plain waste of taxpayers' money, which I find unacceptable. Most people don't realize that without fly ash, many of Montana's infrastructure projects simply would not have been possible - like the Hungry Horse Dam near Glacier National Park.”

Matt Rosendale

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Source Speech: Congressional testimony on infrastructure funding, 2023

Fly ash is essential for cost-effective highway construction; without it, projects become financially unviable.

In simple terms: Fly ash saves money on roads.

Key Takeaway

Use fly ash to protect taxpayer funds.

Themes

infrastructure budget materials environment

Mood

pragmatic concerned

Type

policy advocacy

When to use this quote

  • state road projects
  • bridge construction
  • federal funding proposals

Key Concepts

civil engineering public policy cost efficiency

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance cost savings with environmental concerns?
  • What alternatives exist to fly ash?
A Different Perspective

Excluding fly ash may increase environmental impact elsewhere.

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