I don't understand the big hub-bub about the 1.5 Billion Washington Metro Transit Authority Request.
The House of Reps only agreed to pay 1.5 Bill over 10 years if...IF...Maryland and Virginia agree to match it.
Sounds like the states and the feds are working together to solve a problem that if you wait longer will only become worse. I lived in the area and have seen the congestion and the commute times first hand.