Dear Friends:
Today the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued an advisory indicating an original design flaw dating back to the 1960's has been discovered as part of the investigation of the I-35W bridge collapse.
The NTSB also indicated the design flaw is not the type of deficiency that would be discovered during regular maintenance inspections.
This announcement further underscores the need for members of the media and the DFL to reserve judgment about the reasons the bridge fell until the final facts are available. Today's announcement points in the direction that the bridge was flawed from the day it was built and that many of the political accusations that have been made will turn out to be unfounded.
Sincerely,
Trisha Hamm
Political Director
Pawlenty for Governor
www.TimPawlenty.com | info@TimPawlenty.com | (651) 905-0555
