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In 1946, the Triborough Authority could borrow $360 million, more than twice New York City government’s $150 million borrowing limit.

Dwarkesh Patel · What I learned about power from LBJ and Robert Moses · 29 Oct 2026

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“That very same year, Triborough could borrow $360 million. So Moses's Bridge Authority had access to more than double the amount of money as the largest city in America.”

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