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The Associated Press

The Tampa Tribune

Published: August 8, 2009

TALLAHASSEE - A congressional leader says Florida ranks last in spending federal highway stimulus money.

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman James Oberstar, D-Minn., wrote Florida Gov. Charlie Crist this week urging him to "refocus your efforts."

Oberstar's letter said Florida had begun construction of projects totaling only 2 percent of its stimulus funding as of June 30.

That's 51st among the 50 states and District of Columbia.
Florida Assistant Transportation Secretary Kevin Thibault said 17 of the state's 45 projects are under contract, but the problem has been with 395 local government projects across Florida.

Meanwhile, Wyoming got a pat on the back from Oberstar for spending 76 percent of its highway stimulus money.

Coming in second was New Hampshire, which has spent 64 percent of its highway funds.

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