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Economists are asking Congress to stop the pro sports subsidies that are one cause of the nation's neglect of infrastructure. A Harvard ecnomists said that since 1990, pro teams have received $18.5 billion in subsidies, and there is no evidence of offsetting benefits. One Congressmember noted that the Minnesota Twins wangled a huge subsidy jut before the I-35W bridge collapse. The economists believe Congress could end the "economic war" among the states by blocking pro sports owners' scam of claiming they will move a team if they don't get a huge handout.
Economists are asking Congress to stop the pro sports subsidies that are one cause of the nation's neglect of infrastructure. A Harvard ecnomists said that since 1990, pro teams have received $18.5 billion in subsidies, and there is no evidence of offsetting benefits. One Congressmember noted that the Minnesota Twins wangled a huge subsidy jut before the I-35W bridge collapse. The economists believe Congress could end the "economic war" among the states by blocking pro sports owners' scam of claiming they will move a team if they don't get a huge handout.