[aeorgnoieang]

But how much of that can be done by unskilled laborers? And will any public sector unions allow it to be done? Why not just funnel the money to the existing government agencies? I'd imagine it might be possible to require that they hire new employees too.

[gohrt]

no need to split hairs. block grants to state and local public works is essentially the same as a national WPA, for purposes of the article.