Republican lawmakers attacked Gov. Tim Kaine on Monday for not putting stimulus dollars to work on Virginia roads fast enough, seizing on criticisms by a high-ranking congressional Democrat that Virginia ranks last in spending stimulus funds for highway projects.

“We are at a critical situation,” Rep. Frank Wolf, R-Va., told reporters on a conference call. “The economic growth and the opportunities here depend on improving transportation.”

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