Tulsa World
By JIM MYERS World Washington Bureau
Published: 2/26/2010 1:02 PM
Last Modified: 2/26/2010 1:02 PM
WASHINGTON - An unexpected fight in the Senate not only blocked efforts Friday to keep road funds flowing to Oklahoma and other states but also the extension of jobless benefits.
U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., said the money for road projects runs out over the weekend.
Inhofe’s office also said employees of the Federal Highway Administration will have to be furloughed beginning next week.
Inhofe, who is a key player on transportation issues in Congress, said he has tried to contact Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky., who blocked action on the bill that would have extended roads funds and jobless benefits.
“I’m going to call in all my chits,” Inhofe said...
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