Gateway Tunnel Project Funding Jeopardy: Trump's Freeze Threatens Thousands of Jobs
CBS New YorkJanuary 28, 20262 min1,493 views
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- ⚠️ The Gateway Tunnel project is in jeopardy due to a funding freeze initiated by President Trump.
- ⏰ In just 10 days, construction is set to halt, leading to thousands of workers being sent home.
- 💰 The Gateway Development Commission stated the $16 billion project will grind to a halt because the money has dried up.
Economic Impact and Job Losses
- 📉 A total of 11,000 construction workers face immediate unemployment, with an eventual loss of 95,000 jobs.
- 🛠️ One worker, a proud member of Local 580 for 26 years, highlights the personal impact of potential job loss.
Political Pressure and Blame
- 🗣️ Senator Chuck Schumer and Congressman Josh Godheimer are urging President Trump to restore funding for the region's economic health.
- 📉 Senator Schumer warned that the project's collapse would be devastation for New York and New Jersey, comparing the situation to Chris Christie's past actions.
- 🏛️ The White House blamed Democrats, stating that Chuck Schumer and Democrats are refusing to negotiate and are prioritizing other interests over the Gateway Tunnel Project.
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