MER - Bloomberg Dumps on Washington - Country Being Hurt Bloombeg Extols

<body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> DOWN IN THE ARTICLE: Standing at a transit station with the governors, Bloomberg said "independent, nonpartisan solutions" were needed. "Let's just get the job done," he said. <br><br>New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who says he's not running for president, chose delegate-rich California Saturday from which to deliver a scorching assessment of Washington for failing to keep up with the need for new airports, roads, water systems and bridges across America.<br><br>While China and other nations are investing heavily in ports and high- speed trains "Washington doesn't have a plan" to address crumbling U.S. infrastructure, Bloomberg said.<br><br>In remarks clearly aimed at a national audience, the mayor said politics trumps common sense in Congress, where pork-barrel spending takes priority.<br><br>Washington "spends money to win votes," Bloomberg said. "It's hurting our country." <b on></b> </body>