Read more Interstate system stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/36551/interstate-system.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 9:24:32 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/63458/next-recession-victim-highway-rest-stops.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe pit stops along American highways are starting to go the way of the Pony Express as states slash their budgets, the Wall Street Journal reports. Some states argue that the mushrooming of gas stations and motels at interstate exits make the rest stops obsolete, but American Automobile Association officials...http://www.newser.com/story/63458/next-recession-victim-highway-rest-stops.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 03 Jul 2009 7:00:02 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/44586/obama-outlines-ike-style-public-works-push.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagPresident-elect Obama pledged today to approve billions in government expenditures on public works projects when he assumes office, the New York Times reports. Invoking Eisenhower’s Interstate program, Obama said “we will create millions of jobs,” possibly by funding some or all of $136 billion in infrastructure projects already approved by...http://www.newser.com/story/44586/obama-outlines-ike-style-public-works-push.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 06 Dec 2008 10:30:12 CST