Ostensibly, increased volume in traffic is the main argument.

However, for most of the last decade sadly, this has been proven incorrect.

Incorrect again.

And again.

I've also observed that the best way to get a feel for who would benefit the most from a particular bill is to see who is supporting it.

Okay, I'll throw this out there to those reading this on the world-wide webs; aside from House democrats, who do you think that is?

If you said "unions"...give brainiac the fluffy doll!

Yes, they have their knickers in a bunch because of what they perceive as the slow pace of progress on this package of bills. With union membership falling faster than a brick, those new dues, er I mean, members are desperately needed.