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They provide the continuity and institutional knowledge
required to serve commercial and governmental clients well --
in the same way that Americans often
staff the foreign offices
of their own corporations. The expertise of these workers is
crucial because they helped develop many of the devices and
software that maintain and protect networks. Without their
know-how, IT would simply not
work the way it should
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INFRASTRUCTURE OF USA
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In general, the United States has an excellent infrastructure.
Some areas of the country have aging or over-burdened
roadways and utility systems, but the
nationwide
infrastructure is capable of supporting the needs of the
economy. Roadways connect all 50 states and 90 percent of all
major cities and towns are serviced by expressways. The sheer
size of the United States necessitates a vast highway network
so that goods can be transported throughout the country.
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The country's railway system is privately owned
and includes
240,000 kilometers (149,136 miles) of mainline rail. There are
116,000 people in the United States who are employed by
railways.