Obama seeks $300 billion for roads, railways

Published February 26, 2014 9:42pm ET



ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — President Barack Obama says spending $300 billion to upgrade roads and railways is a worthy investment that will attract businesses and put people to work.

Obama outlined his transportation proposal Wednesday while visiting a light rail and bus station in St. Paul. The proposal will be in the budget he sends to Congress next week.

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