NEW : This means the product will ship as received by the manufacturer, sealed, with all advertised components, and with the manufacturer warranty. NEW : ` There are no Democratic or Republicans bridges or roads , '' he said , adding that Democratic Rep. Jim Oberstar of Minnesota , the chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee , told him there is Republican support for new infrastructure investment . Transportation secretary calls claims that stimulus bill failed `` nonsense '' Some Republicans attend a meeting with the president on the matter . The $ 50 billion could be paid for by closing tax code loopholes , some officials say .
NEW : This means the product will ship as received by the manufacturer, sealed, with all advertised components, and with the manufacturer warranty. NEW : Transportation secretary calls claims that stimulus bill failed `` nonsense '' Some Republicans attend a meeting with the president on the matter . The $ 50 billion could be paid for by closing tax code loopholes , some officials say .