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June 2013
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One in 9 bridges still “structurally deficient” as average age nears 50 years
Wed, June 19, 2013
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Bridge collapse spurs Congress to examine infrastructure
Wed, June 12, 2013
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States debate taxing green cars to recover lost gas taxes
Sun, June 9, 2013
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Washington State's I-5 Bridge Collapse to be Topic of Senate Appropriations Hearing
Fri, June 7, 2013
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Old tax, new fees among options for highway funding
Thu, June 6, 2013
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Analysis: Disparity exists in condition of local vs. state bridges
Tue, June 4, 2013
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LaHood: Expect "big" announcement from Obama on transportation funding
Tue, June 4, 2013
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LaHood urges govs to press Congress to pass 5-year transportation bill
Sat, June 1, 2013
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May 2013
20 posts
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Repair bills mount for deteriorating roads
Thu, May 30, 2013
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About those 66,000+ deficient bridges: What did last summer’s transportation law change?
Thu, May 30, 2013
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Bridge collapse in Washington captures national attention
Wed, May 29, 2013
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Dem lawmaker calls for hearing on bridge safety
Wed, May 29, 2013
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States with worst bridges face uphill battle making repairs
Tue, May 28, 2013
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Foreign leaders back private development of transportation projects
Tue, May 28, 2013
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Federal transportation safety agency chief says Washington bridge collapse is wake-up call
Sun, May 26, 2013
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58-year-old bridge collapses in Washington State on west coast’s most major interstate
Fri, May 24, 2013
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U.S. infrastructure spending has plummeted since 2008
Fri, May 24, 2013
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Tragic bridge collapse in Washington highlights urgent problem of aging/deficient bridges
Fri, May 24, 2013
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Capital Tonight: Long-term transportation funding stalls (VIDEO)
Thu, May 23, 2013
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No dough for roads: Lack of funds for transportation is a worldwide problem
Wed, May 22, 2013
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A $750 Billion Infrastructure Bank – with no federal funds
Sun, May 19, 2013
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Obama to streamline permits for infrastructure projects
Fri, May 17, 2013
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Obama designates day, week for transportation recognition
Wed, May 15, 2013
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Transportation funding legislation should be priority, Pa. congressman says
Tue, May 14, 2013
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Ex-Marine turned street warrior
Tue, May 14, 2013
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Reid: Foxx a 'wise choice;' LaHood a 'star'
Tue, May 7, 2013
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Waiting for Foxx (BLOG)
Mon, May 6, 2013
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BRIDGE INSPECTION: Primary element
Mon, May 6, 2013
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April 2013
23 posts
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US Transportation Secretary LaHood announces $8.6M for Tribal Road Safety (PRESS RELEASE)
Tue, April 30, 2013
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Road safety funds another example of our commitment to tribal communities (BLOG)
Tue, April 30, 2013
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Obama to nominate Charlotte Mayor to transportation post
Sun, April 28, 2013
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Charlotte Mayor gets transport nomination
Sun, April 28, 2013
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Charlotte mayor to be nominated for transportation secretary
Sun, April 28, 2013
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Transpo construction responsible for 100's of billions of $'s in US Economy, report says
Fri, April 26, 2013
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House Budget Committee members & witnesses talk financial woes of Highway Trust Fund
Fri, April 26, 2013
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Transport Committee Chair Bill Shuster: Considering ‘all tools available’ in funding roads
Mon, April 22, 2013
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Poll: Two-thirds reject new gas tax to fix highway infrastructure
Mon, April 22, 2013
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State DOTs Outlining FY 2014 Budgets
Fri, April 19, 2013
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Shuster’s raised big money as Transportation head
Thu, April 18, 2013
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Oklahoma Congressman named to Freight Transportation Committee
Wed, April 17, 2013
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Shuster, Rahall announce special panel tasked w/ developing freight transpo improvements
Tue, April 16, 2013
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President Obama’s dreamy transportation proposal (BLOG)
Sun, April 14, 2013
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Transportation offers mixed reaction to Obama budget
Thu, April 11, 2013
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NPR: 19 states (and counting) creating plans to raise more transportation dollars
Thu, April 11, 2013
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States driving transportation revenue reforms
Thu, April 11, 2013
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Obama's infrastructure budget is ambitious but vague on funding
Wed, April 10, 2013
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Rep. Shuster: Obama budget missing transportation funding source
Wed, April 10, 2013
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Obama wants $50B for roads, $40B for rail, MAP-21 extension in 2014 budget
Wed, April 10, 2013
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Tracking state transportation funding plans
Tue, April 9, 2013
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Research project helps bridges withstand hurricane waves
Fri, April 5, 2013
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Critics find cracks in 'infrastructure crisis'
Wed, April 3, 2013
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March 2013
18 posts
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Obama pushes plan to build roads and bridges
Fri, March 29, 2013
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Energy revenue for infrastructure: A ‘natural link’?
Wed, March 27, 2013
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Polly Trottenberg: Clock ticking on transportation bill
Sun, March 24, 2013
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New transportation bill, same old funding questions
Sun, March 24, 2013
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Details of Senate’s $100 Billion Infrastructure Plan
Sun, March 24, 2013
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House Transportation Committee chairman hires new spokesman
Wed, March 20, 2013
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U.S. gets D+ on infrastructure report card
Tue, March 19, 2013
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Shuster: Gas tax increases could be included in broad reform package
Tue, March 19, 2013
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America’s infrastructure improves slightly over 2009, still a failing grade
Tue, March 19, 2013
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AASHTO praises Senate's proposed transportation funding levels in continuing resolution
Wed, March 13, 2013
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Senate restores MAP-21 transportation funding levels cut by House
Wed, March 13, 2013
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The end of federal transportation funding as we know it
Mon, March 11, 2013
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U.S. offers GPS training for truckers to avoid bridges
Mon, March 11, 2013
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Transportation stakeholders need to know about the federal short term funding proposals
Sun, March 10, 2013
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Transportation sector loses 1,300 jobs in February
Fri, March 8, 2013
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Senate Dems criticize Boehner for reduced transportation funding in CR bill
Wed, March 6, 2013
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Heavy-truck battle gears up
Wed, March 6, 2013
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AASHTO brings national transportation experts to roundtable discussion (PRESS RELEASE)
Fri, March 1, 2013
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February 2013
36 posts
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A transportation funding power shift
Thu, February 28, 2013
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Chairman Shuster speaks at AASHTO Washington Briefing (VIDEO)
Thu, February 28, 2013
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Transportation Committee Chairs say they're open to ideas
Thu, February 28, 2013
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House sets transportation oversight hearing
Thu, February 28, 2013
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Climate Change Series: The Role of Transportation
Wed, February 27, 2013
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The sequester and transportation
Tue, February 26, 2013
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Is the President just talk on infrastructure?
Mon, February 25, 2013
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DOT chief 'optimistic' sequestration will be avoided
Mon, February 25, 2013
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Ray LaHood: Sequester sirens not 'scare tactics'
Mon, February 25, 2013
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Think tank: Obama’s warning about ‘crumbling roads’ overblown
Thu, February 21, 2013
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Perhaps next time the 70,000 deficient bridges should lead the speech?
Thu, February 21, 2013
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Shuster statement on President’s infrastructure plan
Wed, February 20, 2013
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Cities group worried about funding in Obama infrastructure plan
Wed, February 20, 2013
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Obama fleshes out plans for infrastructure projects
Wed, February 20, 2013
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Congress looks for road repair funds
Wed, February 20, 2013
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U.S. states ramp up transportation spending with funding law
Tue, February 19, 2013
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T&I Committee holds first hearing of 113th Congress (VIDEO)
Fri, February 15, 2013
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Governments look for new ways to pay for roads and bridges
Thu, February 14, 2013
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Boehner: Obama’s like Santa Claus on infrastructure plans
Thu, February 14, 2013
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New House Transportation Head defends U.S. Highway role
Wed, February 13, 2013
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The high cost of America's bad roads and bridges
Wed, February 13, 2013
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Roundup of transportation stakeholder reactions to Obama State of Union
Wed, February 13, 2013
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U.S. Chamber hosts first annual transportation infrastructure summit (PRESS RELEASE)
Wed, February 13, 2013
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At hearing on nation’s crumbling infrastructure, money is the theme
Wed, February 13, 2013
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Business group backs higher gas tax to fix highway system
Wed, February 13, 2013
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‘Fix It First’ program takes aim at road repair
Tue, February 12, 2013
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Rep. Shuster: No debt for federal transportation spending
Tue, February 12, 2013
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Unions want big transportation push in State of the Union
Mon, February 11, 2013
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How much of a fifty-dollar tank of gas goes to transportation programs?
Mon, February 11, 2013
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Should feds end role in transportation funding and policy?
Sat, February 9, 2013
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Committee hearing to focus on Federal Role in America’s Infrastructure (PRESS RELEASE)
Fri, February 8, 2013
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Shuster schedules hearing on 'federal role' in transportation spending
Fri, February 8, 2013
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Can a miles-traveled tax finance infrastructure?
Wed, February 6, 2013
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LaHood: ‘America is one big pothole’
Wed, February 6, 2013
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New highways being built as old ones crumble
Mon, February 4, 2013
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Gas tax loses favor as governors look for new transportation money
Fri, February 1, 2013
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January 2013
32 posts
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Rethinking the gas tax: Suddenly it’s the theme of 2013
Thu, January 31, 2013
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Drones to watch over US highways
Wed, January 30, 2013
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Unions to Obama: Replace LaHood with transportation funding defender
Wed, January 30, 2013
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A Pay-Per-Mile Road Tax could target transpo funding — but it’s years away
Tue, January 29, 2013
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Ray LaHood to step down as U.S. transportation secretary
Tue, January 29, 2013
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LaHood departure leaves another vacancy in Cabinet
Tue, January 29, 2013
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US Transportation Secretary departs, leaving a legacy of memorable initiatives
Tue, January 29, 2013
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New tax hikes eyed for roads, transit
Mon, January 28, 2013
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Read the 2013-14 workplan for House Subcommittee on highways and transit
Mon, January 28, 2013
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Time to tweak gas taxes? States weigh options
Fri, January 25, 2013
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Top senators eye sales tax for road needs
Thu, January 24, 2013
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Crumbling infrastructure has real and enduring costs
Wed, January 23, 2013
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Mica gets three transportation subcommitees
Tue, January 22, 2013
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LaHood says he’s staying on as Transportation Secretary
Tue, January 22, 2013
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Everyone wants change in transportation system, but most don’t want to pay for it
Tue, January 22, 2013
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Sandy relief bill will provide billions for repairing and improving transportation systems
Fri, January 18, 2013
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Retiring AASHTO Exec Dir calls for investment and tax reform to ensure Highway Trust Fund
Wed, January 16, 2013
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America's infrastructure ranks... 25th In the world
Wed, January 16, 2013
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Shuster announces full committee vice chairman & subcommittee chairmen (PRESS RELEASE)
Wed, January 16, 2013
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Report: 3.5M jobs ride on infrastructure funding
Tue, January 15, 2013
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Shuster announces subcommittee staff directors (PRESS RELEASE)
Tue, January 15, 2013
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Republican road folly
Tue, January 15, 2013
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Driving american roads away from the "fiscal cliff"
Mon, January 14, 2013
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U.S. Chamber Chief calls for higher gas tax
Thu, January 10, 2013
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Infrastructure bank advocates seek a new champion
Thu, January 10, 2013
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The new way to tax: Pay per mile driven (ARTICLE & VIDEO)
Mon, January 7, 2013
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Revealed: House Transportation Committee Priorities for 2013
Sun, January 6, 2013
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Transportation sector loses 1,000 jobs in December
Fri, January 4, 2013
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Sens. Scott, Cruz, Fischer join Senate transportation panel
Thu, January 3, 2013
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Shuster lays out agenda for House Transportation Committee
Thu, January 3, 2013
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New tax law packed with breaks for businesses
Thu, January 3, 2013
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Cliff avoided: Congress staves off tax hikes
Wed, January 2, 2013
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December 2012
21 posts
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Dems name new members of House Transportation Committee
Thu, December 20, 2012
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Chairman Shuster – It has a familiar ring (OPINION)
Wed, December 19, 2012
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Industry poll: Majority of Americans want more infrastructure funding
Wed, December 19, 2012
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Is 2013 the year of new transportation funding?
Wed, December 19, 2012
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For sale: U.S. highways and bridges
Tue, December 18, 2012
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Road to highway bill: Bipartisanship
Mon, December 17, 2012
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John Mica: Democratic gripes about partisanship are 'crap'
Wed, December 12, 2012
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Miles driven seen as fair way to pay for highways: taxes
Fri, December 7, 2012
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House Dems re-elect Rahall as House Transpo & Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member
Fri, December 7, 2012
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Obama Administration again calls for $50B in infrastructure spending in fiscal cliff talks
Fri, December 7, 2012
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Deficit-Reduction talks may fuel gas tax increase
Thu, December 6, 2012
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Congressman-Elect Markwayne Mullin announces committee assignments (PRESS RELEASE)
Thu, December 6, 2012
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Tax credits also at stake in fiscal cliff debate, White House says
Thu, December 6, 2012
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Mica honored with portrait for transportation work
Wed, December 5, 2012
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LaHood talking with Obama about staying
Wed, December 5, 2012
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Controversial HOT lanes spread nationally
Tue, December 4, 2012
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Get moving on fixing transportation system (OPINION)
Tue, December 4, 2012
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One dollar invested in transportation can return up to eight dollars
Tue, December 4, 2012
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A difficult lift for Shuster (BLOG)
Mon, December 3, 2012
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What the 2012 elections mean for the federal transportation picture
Mon, December 3, 2012
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President proposes $50 billion for infrastructure
Sun, December 2, 2012
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3 comments
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November 2012
29 posts
(17 comments)
Some say add fee to energy production
Wed, November 28, 2012
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Shuster won’t rule out raising gasoline tax for roads
Wed, November 28, 2012
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America's Transportation Awards give state DOTs their due (BLOG)
Wed, November 28, 2012
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Rep. Bill Shuster follows in father's footsteps
Wed, November 28, 2012
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Mica drops chairmanship bid, endorses Shuster
Tue, November 27, 2012
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Mica is hitting the road (as transportation chair)
Tue, November 27, 2012
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3 comments
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Extreme weather tough on transportation system
Thu, November 22, 2012
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Pennsylvania congressman hopes to follow in father's footsteps
Wed, November 21, 2012
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Tolling on Federal Highways (BLOG)
Mon, November 19, 2012
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New DOT chief could set tone for transportation (OPINION)
Sun, November 18, 2012
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1 comment
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Harden U.S. infrastructure before it’s too late (OPINION)
Sun, November 18, 2012
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State of transportation
Fri, November 16, 2012
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Oklahoma Rep. James Lankford wins spot in House Republican leadership team
Wed, November 14, 2012
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What kind of leadership would Bill Shuster bring to the transpo committee?
Wed, November 14, 2012
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Staff chief Jim Coon to leave transportation panel
Wed, November 14, 2012
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Shuster wants to lead House transportation panel
Mon, November 12, 2012
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Top Transpo Congressman, John Mica, mulls next move
Fri, November 9, 2012
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Transportation advocates claim 70 percent success rate in 2012 elections
Thu, November 8, 2012
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Obama’s next Transportation Chief faces highway-funding quandary
Thu, November 8, 2012
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More gridlock for transportation?
Thu, November 8, 2012
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4 comments
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Rep. Shuster announces bid for House Transportation Committee chairmanship
Thu, November 8, 2012
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Solving revenue gap riddle key post-election challenge for transportation
Wed, November 7, 2012
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Obama victory likely to preserve highway, Amtrak funding
Wed, November 7, 2012
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Election reveals who will shape the next transportation bill
Wed, November 7, 2012
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Transportation observers unclear on LaHood's future
Wed, November 7, 2012
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John Mica elected to US House District 7
Tue, November 6, 2012
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Transportation policy largely absent from presidential race...
Mon, November 5, 2012
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U.S. roads and bridges are getting smarter
Thu, November 1, 2012
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Burden for rebuilding infrastructure may fall to states
Thu, November 1, 2012
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October 2012
14 posts
(3 comments)
New show focuses on managing America's $2 Trillion transpo investment (PRESS RELEASE)
Wed, October 24, 2012
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Every day counts delivers projects--and transportation results--sooner (BLOG)
Tue, October 23, 2012
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WHY IT MATTERS: Creaky bridges, potholed roads, tricky politics
Tue, October 23, 2012
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Water drops can diagnose bridge health
Mon, October 22, 2012
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3 comments
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Transportation funding suffers with short-term plans, report states
Fri, October 19, 2012
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Mitt Romney taps Bushies for transpo advice
Thu, October 18, 2012
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Presidential debate: No transpo talk, just gas prices and oil production
Wed, October 17, 2012
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A victory … and a lesson (OPINION)
Mon, October 15, 2012
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Mica: It's Democrats that have left transportation workers behind (OPINION)
Wed, October 10, 2012
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Managing the pain of likely cuts (BLOG)
Tue, October 9, 2012
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Obama and Romney talk about urban transportation
Sun, October 7, 2012
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New transportation bill gives states flexibility
Thu, October 4, 2012
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Obama, Romney steer clear of auto bailout, transportation funding in debate
Wed, October 3, 2012
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After LaHood (BLOG)
Mon, October 1, 2012
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September 2012
13 posts
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President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney talk infrastructure in Plain Dealer interviews
Sat, September 29, 2012
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US Chamber applauds Shuster’s support of new law funding federal transportation
Wed, September 26, 2012
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Automatic budget cuts looming for transportation programs
Mon, September 24, 2012
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How infrastructure politics turned partisan: Looking back on four years
Sun, September 23, 2012
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Additional funding for strategic highway research approved by AASHTO Board of Directors
Fri, September 21, 2012
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Roads, rails no sale on trail
Thu, September 20, 2012
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How to increase infrastructure investments in era of budget cuts
Wed, September 19, 2012
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The Gas Tax is running low. But what should replace it?
Mon, September 17, 2012
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Infrastructure banks as back up? (BLOG)
Mon, September 17, 2012
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AASHTO head pleads for adequate funding levels for MAP-21
Mon, September 17, 2012
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Sen. Boxer wants Boehner to restore transportation funding
Tue, September 11, 2012
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State DOTs, Smart growth group highlight how to stretch transportation funds
Mon, September 10, 2012
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Program to allow Mexican trucks on U.S. roads off to slow start
Wed, September 5, 2012
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August 2012
15 posts
(8 comments)
Congressional Budget Office releases updated Highway Trust Fund estimates
Fri, August 31, 2012
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2 comments
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Road builders: Higher emission rules will drain highway money
Thu, August 30, 2012
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No comments
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New resources help agencies keep local roads moving (BLOG)
Wed, August 29, 2012
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No comments
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Best transportation projects in Southeastern Region take home awards (PRESS RELEASE)
Tue, August 28, 2012
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No comments
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China’s growing role in U.S. Infrastructure
Tue, August 21, 2012
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How to use an unspent $473 million? No surprise, ideas differ
Mon, August 20, 2012
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White House offers states $470M for roads, bridges
Fri, August 17, 2012
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Funding for highways is ready to roll
Wed, August 15, 2012
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1 comment
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Elizabeth Warren's “better roads” platform is paved with deception (EDITORIAL)
Tue, August 14, 2012
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3 comments
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Growing list of infrastructure needs must be addressed (EDITORIAL)
Thu, August 9, 2012
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LaHood announces more than $363M in grants for state highway projects (PRESS RELEASE)
Thu, August 2, 2012
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What the Georgia vote means for transportation
Wed, August 1, 2012
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Bridge safety still lacks urgency
Wed, August 1, 2012
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2 comments
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Two tales about TIGER grants
Wed, August 1, 2012
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Three keys to success with next federal transportation bill
Wed, August 1, 2012
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July 2012
21 posts
(3 comments)
LaHood launches historic expansion of infrastructure finance fund (PRESS RELEASE)
Fri, July 27, 2012
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DOT announces $17 billion expansion of transportation loan program
Fri, July 27, 2012
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Weather extremes leave parts of U.S. grid buckling
Wed, July 25, 2012
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Road builders want transportation plank in party platforms
Mon, July 23, 2012
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Congress has unfinished business on the transportation front
Thu, July 19, 2012
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Best transportation projects in Mid America take home awards (PRESS RELEASE)
Wed, July 18, 2012
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Where state transportation money goes
Wed, July 18, 2012
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Obama touts highway bill as sign of 'modest cooperation' from Congress
Mon, July 16, 2012
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‘Bridge-in-a-Backpack’ hits milestone
Fri, July 13, 2012
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1 comment
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Primary opponent wants GOP Rep. Mica to back permanent earmark ban
Wed, July 11, 2012
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President Obama signs bill to create jobs, restore America's transportation system (BLOG)
Mon, July 9, 2012
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Mica: Obama AWOL on Transportation Bill
Mon, July 9, 2012
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Transportation gives lawmakers bragging rights
Sun, July 8, 2012
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Boehner faintly praises highway bill, vows more Keystone efforts
Sat, July 7, 2012
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Obama signs highway bill
Fri, July 6, 2012
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USW applauds Transportation Bill (PRESS RELEASE)
Fri, July 6, 2012
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League of Cities: Highway bill shows the possibilities of bipartisanship
Fri, July 6, 2012
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1 comment
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Odd couple Inhofe, Boxer get transporation bill approved
Thu, July 5, 2012
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President to sign highway, student loan funding bill Friday
Tue, July 3, 2012
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LaHood thanks Congress for passing highway bill
Mon, July 2, 2012
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At Last, a Transportation Bill (EDITORIAL)
Sun, July 1, 2012
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1 comment
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June 2012
61 posts
(16 comments)
Congress poised to act on highways, student loans
Fri, June 29, 2012
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Congress passes two-year transportation bill
Fri, June 29, 2012
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Lawmakers in House and Senate exhale after heavy lift on transportation bill
Fri, June 29, 2012
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Congress passes student loans, highway jobs bill
Fri, June 29, 2012
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Congress readies transportation plan with focus on roads
Thu, June 28, 2012
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Compromises on environmental, safety issues lead to tentative highway deal
Thu, June 28, 2012
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Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe says highway bill compromise will be good for states
Thu, June 28, 2012
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Congress reaches tentative agreement on transportation bill
Wed, June 27, 2012
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Mica: Transpo Bill Lasts Through September 2014
Wed, June 27, 2012
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Mica: Highway compromise will be the 'jobs bill for the 112th Congress'
Wed, June 27, 2012
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Highway deal: Keystone out; compromise clears path
Wed, June 27, 2012
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U.S. transportation talks roll into final lap-leaders
Wed, June 27, 2012
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U.S. House to pair student loan, highway measures
Wed, June 27, 2012
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House GOP conferees work furiously to reach deal on transportation bill before deadline
Tue, June 26, 2012
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Dem motion to accept Senate highway bill defeated in House
Tue, June 26, 2012
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House rejects further cuts to transportation spending bill
Tue, June 26, 2012
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Optimism on transportation bill
Tue, June 26, 2012
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How the Transportation Bill is like the Tour de France
Mon, June 25, 2012
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Temporary extension may be necessary even if lawmakers reach highway bill deal
Mon, June 25, 2012
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Senators optimistic deal close on transport bill
Mon, June 25, 2012
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Dems, GOP both stand to lose if highway bill stalls in final week
Sun, June 24, 2012
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Last lap for transportation bill (EDITORIAL)
Sat, June 23, 2012
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U.S. lawmakers voice optimism on transportation bill talks
Thu, June 21, 2012
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Congress close to agreement on transport bill, Boxer, Mica say
Thu, June 21, 2012
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Reid on highway negotiations: 'I don't think we'll need an extension'
Thu, June 21, 2012
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Jobs and safety depend on a new transportation funding bill (OPINION)
Thu, June 21, 2012
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House votes to instruct highway conferees to finish by Friday
Wed, June 20, 2012
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Optimism sparks up as transportation bill talks get a fresh start
Wed, June 20, 2012
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Boxer pledges to meet ‘for hours’ with Mica to jump-start highway bill
Wed, June 20, 2012
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Lawmakers fail to break US transport bill deadlock
Tue, June 19, 2012
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New offer from Senate Dems in highway talks
Tue, June 19, 2012
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Reid and Boehner say they want transportation bill finished by June 30
Tue, June 19, 2012
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Lawmakers try to save stalled transportation bill
Tue, June 19, 2012
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Transportation bill will stay stalled in current Congress (EDITORIAL)
Mon, June 18, 2012
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Highway spending bill running out of gas, as House, Senate negotiations stall
Sun, June 17, 2012
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Failing U.S. Transportation Infrastructure
Fri, June 15, 2012
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Group cancels ad targeting Oklahoma Rep. James Lankford on highway funding
Fri, June 15, 2012
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GOP conferees: Highway bill ads galvanized supporters
Thu, June 14, 2012
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Democrats, Republicans trade blame on transport bill divide
Wed, June 13, 2012
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Transportation groups call for swift passage of a new highway/transit bill (PRESS RELEASE)
Wed, June 13, 2012
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Oklahoma Rep. James Lankford target of ad campaign for highway funding
Wed, June 13, 2012
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Dems tweet pressure on GOP to compromise on highway bill
Tue, June 12, 2012
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Reid 'not ready' yet to give up on passing a long-term transportation bill
Tue, June 12, 2012
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Northeast states earn top transportation project awards (PRESS RELEASE)
Tue, June 12, 2012
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Conferees: Federal transportation funding in state of crisis
Tue, June 12, 2012
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Highway bill faces more bumpy roads (OPINION)
Tue, June 12, 2012
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Highway bill to nowhere (EDITORIAL)
Mon, June 11, 2012
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Last Week’s Debate on Transportation Bill – Sticks and Stones
Mon, June 11, 2012
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Transport funding may be delayed
Mon, June 11, 2012
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Highway talks veer toward stalemate
Sun, June 10, 2012
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Sen. Reid suggests deal to pay for transportation, student loan extensions
Thu, June 7, 2012
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GOP unveils $51.6B DOT, HUD budget
Wed, June 6, 2012
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Highway bill conferees given new instructions in House vote
Wed, June 6, 2012
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On transportation, House a roadblock (OPINION)
Tue, June 5, 2012
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Senate makes offer to break highway bill impasse with House
Tue, June 5, 2012
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Sens. Boxer, Inhofe deliver transportation proposal to House
Tue, June 5, 2012
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States explore new ways to tax motorists for road repair
Sun, June 3, 2012
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Transportation needs funding fix, not detours (EDITORIAL)
Sat, June 2, 2012
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Pick up speed on transportation bill (OPINION)
Fri, June 1, 2012
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Cantor hints highway bill deal might not be reached by deadline
Fri, June 1, 2012
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Indiana Governor slams Senate Highway Bill
Fri, June 1, 2012
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May 2012
39 posts
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Four ideas for increased federal involvement in transportation
Thu, May 31, 2012
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Baucus: Full 5-year transportation re-authorization unlikely, for now
Thu, May 31, 2012
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State transportation officials press for action in highway bill talks
Thu, May 31, 2012
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Senate Transportation Bill would divert $669 Million from Trust Fund over 10 yrs
Wed, May 30, 2012
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Transportation bill critical for the nation (EDITORIAL)
Wed, May 30, 2012
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Gregoire says Congress' partisanship threatens state's road projects
Mon, May 28, 2012
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Gridlock, on roads and in highway bill talks, marks Memorial Day weekend
Mon, May 28, 2012
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Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe trying to persuade Tea Party lawmakers to support highway funding
Sun, May 27, 2012
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Nation needs transportation funding bill passed now (OPINION)
Fri, May 25, 2012
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Finalize federal transportation bill now (OPINION)
Fri, May 25, 2012
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States eye new tolls to fund highways
Wed, May 23, 2012
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Sen. Boxer shines sun on transportation bill talks
Wed, May 23, 2012
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Sen. Reid 'cautiously optimistic' about highway bill talks
Tue, May 22, 2012
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Highway talks move into week three
Mon, May 21, 2012
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USA's creaking infrastructure holds back economy
Sun, May 20, 2012
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Rep. Reid Ribble among negotiators for national highway bill
Sat, May 19, 2012
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Exploring the challenge of convincing public to fund road preservation
Fri, May 18, 2012
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What USDOT wants in – and out of- a final transportation bill
Fri, May 18, 2012
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Romney points to restored bridge as Obama failure
Fri, May 18, 2012
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Shuster: President will sign transpo bill in the fall
Mon, May 14, 2012
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Highway bill conferees face daunting schedule
Mon, May 14, 2012
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Congress begins tough negotiations on transportation programs
Mon, May 14, 2012
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Fix our roads to help the economy (OPINION)
Sun, May 13, 2012
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Long-term funding needs to hit the road, Jack (OPINION)
Sun, May 13, 2012
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Too little is spent on transportation (OPINION)
Sun, May 13, 2012
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Shuster a good bet to become transportation chairman
Fri, May 11, 2012
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Mica: Highway bill negotiations 'moving along'; will meet with Boxer next week
Thu, May 10, 2012
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Five things that the final House/Senate transportation bill should do
Wed, May 9, 2012
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Lawmakers face speed bumps on highway bill
Tue, May 8, 2012
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Transportation bill, not yet passed, already blasted by critics
Tue, May 8, 2012
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Highway conference gets off to slow start
Tue, May 8, 2012
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Seven questions as transportation bill conference gets underway
Tue, May 8, 2012
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Contentious transportation conference ahead for Congressional Negotiators
Mon, May 7, 2012
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Insiders pessimistic about highway bill talks
Mon, May 7, 2012
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Transportation conferees begin talks
Mon, May 7, 2012
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Higher fuel standards could reduce federal transportation funds by $57 Billion by 2022
Wed, May 2, 2012
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Prospects rise for highway measure
Wed, May 2, 2012
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Two reasons the back-up plan for a transportation bill probably won’t work
Tue, May 1, 2012
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Highway bill enters legislative homestretch
Tue, May 1, 2012
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April 2012
45 posts
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Barbara Boxer determined to see highway bill passed despite hurdles
Mon, April 30, 2012
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Aging infrastructure little addressed by presidential candidates
Mon, April 30, 2012
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Obama hits Congress on Transpo Bill
Mon, April 30, 2012
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Conference committee to meet May 8 on surface transportation bill
Mon, April 30, 2012
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Obama: Highway bill used to be the 'easiest bill to pass in Washington'
Mon, April 30, 2012
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Drivers pay secret road tax in $15 Billion for car repair
Sun, April 29, 2012
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House and Senate to begin negotiating final highway bill
Thu, April 26, 2012
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Highway bill conference committee schedules first meeting
Thu, April 26, 2012
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Election day politics hold up federal transportation bill
Thu, April 26, 2012
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House names 33 conferees to highway funding bill
Wed, April 25, 2012
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House votes to negotiate highway bill with Senate
Wed, April 25, 2012
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House Republican divide keeps lid on highway projects
Wed, April 25, 2012
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Long-term federal highway funding bill needed (EDITORIAL)
Tue, April 24, 2012
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Infrastructure projects need public support, transportation experts say
Mon, April 23, 2012
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The week ahead: Wheels begin to turn on highway bill
Mon, April 23, 2012
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Transportation policy needs push to get moving (OPINION)
Sun, April 22, 2012
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Congress needs to hash out sensible, long-term highway funding plan (EDITORIAL)
Sun, April 22, 2012
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No clear answers on Highway Bill
Fri, April 20, 2012
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House extends highway funding, prepares for Senate talks
Thu, April 19, 2012
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House clears highway bill with Keystone pipeline mandate, thwarts Obama
Wed, April 18, 2012
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Sen. Boxer encourages House to immediately appoint highway bill negotiators
Wed, April 18, 2012
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Senate budget restores some sanity to transportation programs
Wed, April 18, 2012
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State DOTs use new technologies to reduce, reuse, and recycle
Wed, April 18, 2012
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House highway bill is prelude to talks with Senate
Wed, April 18, 2012
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Did someone order an instant bridge? (MA)
Tue, April 17, 2012
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BP Gulf oil spill fine money tied to transportation bill
Tue, April 17, 2012
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White House renews veto threat over Keystone
Tue, April 17, 2012
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Senate committee approves transportation and HUD budget
Tue, April 17, 2012
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Tolls may be answer to fix interstates
Tue, April 17, 2012
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Freeways no longer? Interstates might get more tolls
Tue, April 17, 2012
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How to pay for infrastructure (OPINION)
Mon, April 16, 2012
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House likely to vote Wednesday on transport bill extension
Mon, April 16, 2012
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Cole reports on national issues
Fri, April 13, 2012
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House proposes painful cuts to transportation, but Senate still has a chance to repair now
Thu, April 12, 2012
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Pave the way for new transportation bill (EDITORIAL)
Wed, April 11, 2012
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U.S. House must clear up bottleneck over transportation
Tue, April 10, 2012
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Why does U.S. build roads if it can’t pay to fix them? (OPINION)
Thu, April 5, 2012
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Bitter partisan divisions has Congress playing 'infrastructure chicken
Thu, April 5, 2012
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Transportation's messaging problem
Thu, April 5, 2012
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Transportation bill faces more bumps ahead
Thu, April 5, 2012
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Geithner says Congress shouldn’t ‘limp forward’ on highway funding
Wed, April 4, 2012
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S&P credit risk from highway funding delays
Wed, April 4, 2012
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U.S. shells out $62 million for highway, bridge disaster relief
Mon, April 2, 2012
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Paying for it (BLOG)
Mon, April 2, 2012
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Transportation advocates see little hope for pre-election long-term highway bill
Sun, April 1, 2012
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March 2012
79 posts
(14 comments)
White House: Obama 'pleased' with highway extension, still hopes for multiyear bill
Fri, March 30, 2012
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Highway Bill hinges on resolving disputes on spending
Fri, March 30, 2012
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Obama signs highway bill extension
Fri, March 30, 2012
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Congress passes bill to keep highway aid flowing
Thu, March 29, 2012
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House, Senate extend U.S. highway programs through June
Thu, March 29, 2012
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House passes 90-day highway funding bill
Thu, March 29, 2012
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Mica defends highway stopgap: 'It almost always takes two yrs to do a transportation bill'
Thu, March 29, 2012
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Congress extends highway funding with stopgap bill
Thu, March 29, 2012
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Congress passes bill to keep highway aid flowing
Thu, March 29, 2012
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GOP shifts to offense in highway bill fight
Wed, March 28, 2012
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Road bill gridlock worries states
Wed, March 28, 2012
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Highway vote punt complicates Hill timing
Wed, March 28, 2012
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2 comments
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Hoyer urges Boehner to let House 'work its will' on transportation
Tue, March 27, 2012
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3 comments
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GOP scraps planned highway vote for a second day in a row
Tue, March 27, 2012
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2 comments
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Why House cancelled vote to extend SAFETEA-LU, and what is next (Updated)
Tue, March 27, 2012
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Full T4 America summary of Senate bill
Tue, March 27, 2012
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House to attempt 60-day highway bill
Tue, March 27, 2012
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Tuesday: House tries again on transportation extension
Mon, March 26, 2012
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Dem leaders urge opposition to GOP short-term highway bill
Mon, March 26, 2012
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House GOP Scraps Vote on 90-Day Highway Bill Extension
Mon, March 26, 2012
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House GOP cancels highway program extension vote
Mon, March 26, 2012
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Transportation: From D.C.’s House to Your House
Mon, March 26, 2012
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Highway funding jeopardized by divided Congress
Mon, March 26, 2012
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Senators say Indiana shortchanged on road funds
Sun, March 25, 2012
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Highway bill becomes House Republican headache
Fri, March 23, 2012
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Boxer warns of transportation bill's urgency
Fri, March 23, 2012
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Standoff in Congress threatens highway construction funding
Thu, March 22, 2012
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Cantor on transportation bill delay: 'We're just out of money'
Thu, March 22, 2012
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House to introduce three-month highway bill extension
Wed, March 21, 2012
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4 unsung heroes critical to passing Senate Transportation Bill
Wed, March 21, 2012
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House rejects Senate transportation bill with procedural vote
Wed, March 21, 2012
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Senate passes transportation bill, GOP says no way
Wed, March 21, 2012
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Let’s get serious on transportation funding (OPINION)
Tue, March 20, 2012
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Senate has path for transportation bill (OPINION)
Tue, March 20, 2012
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House sidesteps Senate $109B highway bill for short-term bill
Tue, March 20, 2012
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Transportation supporters 'rally for roads' amid highway bill debate
Tue, March 20, 2012
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US needs long-term transportation bill to create jobs, stimulate economy (OPINION)
Tue, March 20, 2012
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GOP paves way for states to retake road funding
Mon, March 19, 2012
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Obama urges House GOP to ‘follow the Senate's lead' on $109B highway bill
Mon, March 19, 2012
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Transportation advocates to 'rally for roads'
Mon, March 19, 2012
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Transportation lobby sees road to short-term highway spending legislation
Sun, March 18, 2012
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Bipartisanship in Senate moves transportation bill (EDITORIAL)
Fri, March 16, 2012
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1 comment
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In two years, Congress won’t have any money for transportation (OPINION)
Thu, March 15, 2012
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Staffers: House won't pass highway bill this month
Thu, March 15, 2012
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Wonkbook: 16 days to pass a highway bill
Thu, March 15, 2012
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Inhofe claims Senate passage of $109 billion highway bill would be year's most significant
Thu, March 15, 2012
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Transportation bill still faces hurdle in House
Wed, March 14, 2012
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Senate shifts into gear to pass a ‘highway’ bill
Wed, March 14, 2012
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Senate passes 2-year transportation bill
Wed, March 14, 2012
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Senate passes two-year highway bill as House struggles with own version
Wed, March 14, 2012
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Oklahoma congressman Sullivan disappointed abdout vehicle fuel failure in Senate
Wed, March 14, 2012
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Senate MAP-21 transportation bill amendment tracker
Wed, March 14, 2012
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Senate clears amendment to exclude privatized highways from receiving federal transpo fund
Tue, March 13, 2012
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Senate ready to pass highway programs overhaul
Tue, March 13, 2012
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LaHood: House in 'disarray' on transportation bill
Mon, March 12, 2012
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Despite nods to transit, House GOP still all about highways
Mon, March 12, 2012
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View from beyond the Beltway: Pass a bipartisan transportation bill (OPINION)
Fri, March 9, 2012
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Senate to consider giving states more control on U.S. highways
Thu, March 8, 2012
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Senate reaches agreement on amendments, will begin debating transportation bill today
Thu, March 8, 2012
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Partisan divisions, tea-party leave Rep. Mica's highway bill in tatters
Thu, March 8, 2012
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Senate leaders praise Speaker’s decision
Thu, March 8, 2012
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Highway bill’s delay in Congress renders local governments unable to plan
Thu, March 8, 2012
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Boehner’s highway bill plea to GOP doesn’t deliver
Wed, March 7, 2012
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Transportation bill fails to clear Senate
Wed, March 7, 2012
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Finding transportation funds (OPINION)
Wed, March 7, 2012
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Senate leaders say deal on transportation overhaul
Wed, March 7, 2012
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Boehner makes final plea to rally support for $260B highway bill
Wed, March 7, 2012
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John Boehner: Step on the gas on highway bill
Wed, March 7, 2012
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Broad coalition leans on Congress to pass transportation spending bill
Tue, March 6, 2012
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Senate Republicans block advancement of transportation bill
Tue, March 6, 2012
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Boehner taps Shuster for Transportation Bill
Tue, March 6, 2012
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John Boehner’s highway ultimatum
Tue, March 6, 2012
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OVERNIGHT MONEY: Transportation bill tries to get a restart
Mon, March 5, 2012
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Boehner takes Mica off transportation bill
Mon, March 5, 2012
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Job creation driving highway bills in Congress
Mon, March 5, 2012
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The USA's 150 scenic byways could soon lose federal funding
Sun, March 4, 2012
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As transportation bills stall, potholes are ahead
Sun, March 4, 2012
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Oklahoma Transportation Secretary Ridley optimistic but concerned about road bill
Fri, March 2, 2012
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Republican dysfunction Exhibit A: Highways
Thu, March 1, 2012
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February 2012
56 posts
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BREAKING: Boehner Says GOP Panning 18-Month Transpo Bill
Wed, February 29, 2012
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Highway bill causes more GOP road rage
Wed, February 29, 2012
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Mica: Supporters of spending more than original GOP highway bill 'smoking the funny weed'
Wed, February 29, 2012
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Boehner ally, critic Rep. LaTourette holds keys to House transportation bill
Wed, February 29, 2012
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Building an America that lasts...with recycled pavement
Tue, February 28, 2012
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Senate to open debate on highway bill amendments Thursday
Tue, February 28, 2012
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Mica: Don't blame me for highway bill crash
Tue, February 28, 2012
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The road to an America built to last
Mon, February 27, 2012
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The gridlock over transportation spending
Mon, February 27, 2012
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Long-term transportation bill faces detours
Mon, February 27, 2012
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House unlikely to vote on reworked highway bill upon return from recess
Sat, February 25, 2012
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Transportation bill faces a wall of opposition from both parties
Fri, February 24, 2012
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ACPA urges bi-partisan support of transportation authorization
Wed, February 22, 2012
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Chamber to members: Tell Congress to make passing highway bill job No. 1
Wed, February 22, 2012
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When enough is invested in our transportation infrastructure, everybody wins (OPINION)
Wed, February 22, 2012
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ATM Coalition launches mationwide effort to urge congressional passage of transpo bills
Wed, February 22, 2012
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K Street pessimistic about highway bills
Tue, February 21, 2012
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Compromise is necessary for transportation reauthorization
Tue, February 21, 2012
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Transportation bills to get tune-up during recess
Tue, February 21, 2012
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House proposed highway funding for your state – the GOP answer
Mon, February 20, 2012
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House proposed highway funding for your state – the democratic answer
Mon, February 20, 2012
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What is holding up the senate bill?
Mon, February 20, 2012
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Highway bill stalled; Chamber campaigns outside Beltway
Mon, February 20, 2012
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Divisions deepen on U.S. transportation bills
Fri, February 17, 2012
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Former highway bill Foe Boehner scavenging for U.S. House votes
Fri, February 17, 2012
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This time it's different: A transportation bill for America's future
Fri, February 17, 2012
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House transpo bill stalled in a frenzy of fingerpointing
Thu, February 16, 2012
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Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn adds amendments to highway funding bill
Wed, February 15, 2012
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Administration defends transportation spending plan
Wed, February 15, 2012
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Boxer sees 'no path forward' on $109B Senate transportation bill
Wed, February 15, 2012
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Harry Reid fills amendment tree on transportation bill
Wed, February 15, 2012
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Congress under pressure to produce a transportation bill
Wed, February 15, 2012
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House transportation bill lands in the ditch
Wed, February 15, 2012
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W.H. threatens to veto House transportation bill
Tue, February 14, 2012
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Rep. Mica slams President Obama's transportation budget
Tue, February 14, 2012
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Obama proposes doubling highway spending on military savings
Mon, February 13, 2012
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House Republicans facing big test as $260 billion highway bill heads for cliff
Mon, February 13, 2012
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Obama budget goes big on highway spending
Fri, February 10, 2012
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Senate transportation bill clears key hurdle
Thu, February 9, 2012
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White House backs $109B Senate transportation bill
Thu, February 9, 2012
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Senate committee approves U.S. highway bill without needed funds
Wed, February 8, 2012
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Renew the transportation bill, then start the hard work to improve it (EDITORIAL)
Wed, February 8, 2012
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John Boehner bets big on road bill vote
Tue, February 7, 2012
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House Republicans’ transportation bill survives a beating in committees
Tue, February 7, 2012
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Committee finds $9.6 billion for $109B Senate transportation bill
Tue, February 7, 2012
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Transportation bill lurches forward despite revenue doubts
Mon, February 6, 2012
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A bridge built to sway when the earth shakes
Mon, February 6, 2012
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House highway bill clears committee on party-line vote
Mon, February 6, 2012
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Speaker Boehner faces tough test on $260 billion transportation bill
Sun, February 5, 2012
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Federal transportation bill falls short (OPINION)
Sun, February 5, 2012
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Solution to crumbling roads, bridges elusive
Thu, February 2, 2012
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House to link energy and transportation bills
Thu, February 2, 2012
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GOP highway spending bill 'the worst,' Ray LaHood says
Thu, February 2, 2012
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Congress faces road funding gap ‘reckoning’ before election
Thu, February 2, 2012
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New transportation bill creates safety concerns over bigger rigs
Wed, February 1, 2012
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House GOP transportation bill at odds with Boxer's
Wed, February 1, 2012
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January 2012
42 posts
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U.S. Chamber statement on House Transportation reauthorization proposal (PRESS RELEASE)
Tue, January 31, 2012
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LaHood announces 4th round of funding under successful TIGER program (PRESS RELEASE)
Tue, January 31, 2012
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CBO reports highway trust fund headed for bankruptcy in 2014
Tue, January 31, 2012
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House republicans unveil five-year transport plan
Tue, January 31, 2012
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Drilling for highway revenues could face controversy from both sides
Mon, January 30, 2012
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House transportation bill would spend about $260B
Mon, January 30, 2012
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House transpo committee to consider long-term reauthorization measure on Thurs, Mica says
Mon, January 30, 2012
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Republican bill would spend $260B over 4 1/2 yrs on roads, bridges, transit projects
Mon, January 30, 2012
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Transportation bills: House and Senate versions have major differences
Mon, January 30, 2012
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House lawmakers promise highway bill next week
Fri, January 27, 2012
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Senator Boxer – 1000 groups urging us to pass transportation bill now
Fri, January 27, 2012
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Highway bill at a crossroads
Fri, January 27, 2012
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Transportation lobby asks: How to do we get funded?
Thu, January 26, 2012
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Sen. Boxer optimistic on highway bill
Thu, January 26, 2012
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Senate moves toward agreement on transportation bill
Thu, January 26, 2012
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Obama call to use war savings on roads may fail in congress
Thu, January 26, 2012
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Transportation bill heats up again in congress
Thu, January 26, 2012
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2012: The year of transportation infrastructure (OPINION)
Wed, January 25, 2012
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Chamber of Commerce mobilizes behind highway bill
Wed, January 25, 2012
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Highway bill with no earmarks? A rough road
Wed, January 25, 2012
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Long-term transportation funding likely to be delayed
Wed, January 25, 2012
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What will the next few weeks hold? Real transportation reform or more blank checks?
Wed, January 25, 2012
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Rep. Mica promises highway bill next week
Wed, January 25, 2012
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INFRASTRUCTURE: It’s Time for Congress to Act
Tue, January 24, 2012
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Transportation investment pays back America (OPINION)
Mon, January 23, 2012
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Lahood urges action on job-creating transportation bills
Mon, January 23, 2012
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10 Procedural hurdles to enacting a federal transportation bill
Mon, January 23, 2012
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A shift from building the new to fixing the old (INTERACTIVE CHART)
Fri, January 20, 2012
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No-new-taxes mantra hurts roads, transportation group says (MI)
Fri, January 20, 2012
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The sorry state of nation’s roads: funding shortfall isn’t helping any (OPINION)
Fri, January 20, 2012
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Construction employment below peak levels nationwide as funding for highways begins
Thu, January 19, 2012
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Policy group advocates for public private partnerships to fill transpo funding gap
Wed, January 18, 2012
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Congress reconvenes with transportation deadlines fast approaching
Wed, January 18, 2012
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Transportation bills abound as Congress returns
Tue, January 17, 2012
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3 Political challenges to enacting transportation bill by March 31
Mon, January 16, 2012
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CONGRESS: Road forward seen for transportation bill
Wed, January 11, 2012
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Stretching exercises: Using digital images to understand bridge failures
Wed, January 11, 2012
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New AASHTO video outlines national innovative solutions (PRESS RELEASE)
Wed, January 11, 2012
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Transportation: Funding should reward forward-thinking projects (OPINION)
Tue, January 10, 2012
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AL governor says he plans to ask voters to OK borrowing $2 billion for roads, bridges (AL)
Tue, January 10, 2012
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How to pay for America's infrastructure
Mon, January 2, 2012
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Road funds at risk in some states over safety rule
Mon, January 2, 2012
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December 2011
24 posts
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Poor roads hurting the economy (OPINION)
Thu, December 29, 2011
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Who should pay for highways? (OPINION)
Wed, December 28, 2011
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What's ahead for transportation in 2012? (PRESS RELEASE)
Wed, December 28, 2011
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Transportation coalition urges federal infusion for roads (IL)
Tue, December 27, 2011
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Will Americans be stranded? Inadequate or poorly maintained transpo: a looming crisis
Mon, December 19, 2011
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Transportation reform of 1991 remains relevant
Mon, December 19, 2011
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Federal transportation bill moves 2 steps forward and 1 step back in 2011
Sun, December 18, 2011
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Even in Austere Era, Mitt Romney promises to fund roads, bridges, and rail (FULL AUDIO)
Fri, December 16, 2011
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TIGER III – How much every state received
Fri, December 16, 2011
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States forfeit $10 Billion annually thanks to outdated gas taxes
Thu, December 15, 2011
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U.S. to award up to $527 million for infrastructure
Wed, December 14, 2011
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A closer look at the Senate’s MAP-21: state of good repair
Tue, December 13, 2011
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Gannett investigation: Highway projects with federal money face charges, delays
Mon, December 12, 2011
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Overruns, delays typical as states watch roadwork
Sun, December 11, 2011
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Senate Republicans outline how to pay for transportation bill (Updated)
Thu, December 8, 2011
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Senate Republicans suggest ways to fill $12 billion gap in highway bill
Thu, December 8, 2011
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Bipartisan House group pushes six-year transportation bill
Wed, December 7, 2011
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Lawmakers push for six-year highway bill
Wed, December 7, 2011
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Bipartisan push for vast transportation bill
Tue, December 6, 2011
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As Washington drags its feet, states take the lead on mileage fees
Mon, December 5, 2011
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Transportation forecast
Mon, December 5, 2011
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Is transpo funding fundamentally a PR problem? Five ex-DOT chiefs discuss
Fri, December 2, 2011
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Claire McCaskill: Spend money on U.S. Infrastructure, not troubled Afghanistan programs
Thu, December 1, 2011
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House delays long-term transportation plan over funding, timing
Thu, December 1, 2011
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November 2011
45 posts
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House postpones action on Federal Transportation Bill to late January
Wed, November 30, 2011
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Extreme weather events in 2011 costing federal highway officials hundreds of millions
Wed, November 30, 2011
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House GOP slows down its rush to introduce oil-and-infrastructure bill
Wed, November 30, 2011
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LaHood announces more than $215M for repairs to damaged roads & bridges (PRESS RELEASE)
Mon, November 28, 2011
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Highway Bill moves U.S. life blood, should pass (OPINION)
Sun, November 27, 2011
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LaHood: Transportation bill urgent
Sat, November 26, 2011
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Congress, States debate heavier trucks
Fri, November 25, 2011
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Supercommittee failure to reach agreement could lead to deeper transportation cuts
Tue, November 22, 2011
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LaHood warns super committee failure will hit transport programs
Mon, November 21, 2011
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Extreme weather events in 2011 costing federal highway officials hundreds of millions
Sun, November 20, 2011
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Extreme weather events in 2011 costing federal highway officials hundreds of millions
Sun, November 20, 2011
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2012 Federal Transportation Bill enacted
Sat, November 19, 2011
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House Republicans announce plans for transportation reauthorization bill
Fri, November 18, 2011
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Occupy DC protests crumbling US infrastructure
Fri, November 18, 2011
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House, Senate pass budget bill to avert shutdown
Thu, November 17, 2011
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Boehner to unveil 5-year transpo bill Thursday
Wed, November 16, 2011
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Huge demand for TIGER grants highlights need for more transportation investments
Wed, November 16, 2011
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Expressway to economic growth (OPINION)
Tue, November 15, 2011
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Mica warns Boxer on Highway Trust Fund; House plans hearing on “Drill Bill”
Tue, November 15, 2011
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2 comments
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Rep. Mica: Highway bill '70 to 80 percent completed'
Tue, November 15, 2011
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Inching toward a highway bill (EDITORIAL)
Mon, November 14, 2011
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Feds short of disaster funds to rebuild roads
Mon, November 14, 2011
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Bipartisan highway bill heads to full Senate
Thu, November 10, 2011
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Veterans' transportation project receives funding
Thu, November 10, 2011
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Federal transportation bill moving ahead
Thu, November 10, 2011
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Fewer potholes?: New highway bill on the way
Wed, November 9, 2011
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Senate EPW Committee unanimously approves 2-year highway reauthorization
Wed, November 9, 2011
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EPW Committee approves transportation bill by voice vote, moves it out of committee
Wed, November 9, 2011
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Senate committee approves transportation bill
Wed, November 9, 2011
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Markup starts long road for highway bill
Wed, November 9, 2011
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Highway overhaul gaining bipartisan momentum
Wed, November 9, 2011
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Summary of the Senate MAP-21 transportation bill proposal
Tue, November 8, 2011
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Senate transportation plan would maintain current spending for two years
Sat, November 5, 2011
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IRD wins US$5 million weigh-in-motion and screening contract in Oklahoma
Fri, November 4, 2011
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Inhofe says Senate votes show strong support for transportation bill
Fri, November 4, 2011
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T4 partners meet President Obama, talk about transportation and infrastructure
Fri, November 4, 2011
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Senate GOP blocks Obama infrastructure plan
Thu, November 3, 2011
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Details of transportation bill, possible 219 credits, remain hidden
Wed, November 2, 2011
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Obama urges Congress to pass transportation bill
Wed, November 2, 2011
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Mica defends spending level of transport plan
Wed, November 2, 2011
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How will the House answer the Senate’s transportation funding bill?
Wed, November 2, 2011
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Obama delivers infrastructure speech at Key Bridge
Tue, November 1, 2011
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See who is lobbying and donating to key transpo congressmen
Tue, November 1, 2011
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AP says attacks on transportation enhancements are “exaggerated and misrepresented”
Tue, November 1, 2011
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U.S. Senate preserves critical funding for transportation in key budget vote
Tue, November 1, 2011
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October 2011
35 posts
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Senate to begin action on two-year transportation bill
Mon, October 31, 2011
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Paying for roads with drilling
Mon, October 31, 2011
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Nation needs long-term plan to pay for roads (OPINION)
Mon, October 31, 2011
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Dems introduce bill creating Obama's infrastructure bank
Wed, October 26, 2011
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Boxer challenges Mica on highway funding
Wed, October 26, 2011
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Rep. Hoyer pushes back on GOP highway bill claims
Tue, October 25, 2011
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Events across the country last week bring sense of urgency to bridge repair
Tue, October 25, 2011
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GOP pitches transportation bill as jobs program
Mon, October 24, 2011
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Senate unveils $60 billion infrastructure bill as next piece of Obama jobs plan
Fri, October 21, 2011
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Feds will take millions in highway funds if ID doesn’t ban texting for commercial drivers
Thu, October 20, 2011
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Senate panel to vote on transportation bill next month
Thu, October 20, 2011
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New report ranks deficient bridges by metro areas
Wed, October 19, 2011
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County to consider sharing costs with city to improve Arkalon Park roads (KS)
Tue, October 18, 2011
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Washington State & Florida honored for America's Best Transpo Projects (PRESS RELEASE)
Mon, October 17, 2011
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AAA: Drivers willing to pay for better highways (OPINION)
Mon, October 17, 2011
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W.H. jobs focus roadblock to transportation funds?
Mon, October 17, 2011
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Mica won’t say where transpo funding will come from; LaHood defends TE
Fri, October 14, 2011
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House Republicans: White House plan for infrastructure bank ‘dead on arrival’
Wed, October 12, 2011
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No money, no sense: On the infrastructure bank
Wed, October 12, 2011
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The Top 17 haunted roads and highways in the world
Wed, October 12, 2011
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Republican calls for more infrastructure spending than Obama's proposal
Wed, October 12, 2011
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Highway Trust Fund opposition loses talking point
Wed, October 12, 2011
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House to consider infrastructure bank proposal
Tue, October 11, 2011
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Norfolk Southern & The Washington Post host transpo infrastructure summit (PRESS RELEASE)
Mon, October 10, 2011
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Mica, LaHood to talk rebuilding infrastructure
Mon, October 10, 2011
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Drivers paying more tolls to use roads, bridges
Mon, October 10, 2011
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The Top 10 Transportation Projects in America (VIDEO)
Mon, October 10, 2011
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Boxer & Inhofe urge super deficit committee to fully fund transportation
Sun, October 9, 2011
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Rahall continues to urge funding for infrastructure
Sat, October 8, 2011
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Infrastructure bank to get a House hearing
Thu, October 6, 2011
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Senate bill seeks to prioritize emergency transpo projects
Tue, October 4, 2011
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Innovations: Ten interstate bridges replaced in one year instead of four (MA)
Mon, October 3, 2011
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Innovative bridge & road projects compete for national awards
Mon, October 3, 2011
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America at a loss for transportation funds
Mon, October 3, 2011
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Can’t Congress agree on highways, at least? (BLOG)
Mon, October 3, 2011
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September 2011
58 posts
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Transportation advocates press for multiyear highway bill
Fri, September 30, 2011
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Boxer, LaHood hope they get what you pay-for
Fri, September 30, 2011
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Republicans eye level funding of transport programs
Wed, September 28, 2011
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Gas tax should yield to mile fee as cars evolve (OPINION)
Tue, September 27, 2011
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Transportation lobby hopes for new stimulus
Tue, September 27, 2011
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T4 America commends House leaders for seeking additional $100B in funding for transpo bill
Tue, September 27, 2011
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GOP plans to cave on transportation spending
Tue, September 27, 2011
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FEMA disaster reimbursements on hold for damaged roads and bridges
Mon, September 26, 2011
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Republicans to seek additional transportation revenue
Mon, September 26, 2011
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What's in store for Congress' next highway bill?
Mon, September 26, 2011
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Pass the highway bill (OPINION)
Sat, September 24, 2011
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Mica, GOP leadership looking to raise transportation spending levels in bill
Fri, September 23, 2011
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Transportation project costs skyrocket (OPINION)
Fri, September 23, 2011
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Mica hunts for new transportation revenue
Fri, September 23, 2011
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Oklahoma mayor stands up for investing in infrastructure
Thu, September 22, 2011
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Deal will relax rules on transportation spending
Thu, September 22, 2011
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Mayors meet with lawmakers about transportation funding
Tue, September 20, 2011
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Transportation funding extended through March 2012
Mon, September 19, 2011
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Defining the transportation debate
Mon, September 19, 2011
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How Obama’s plan for infrastructure bank would work
Mon, September 19, 2011
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After OH River bridge closure, NBC Nightly News examines the sorry state of U.S. bridges
Mon, September 19, 2011
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1 in 9 US bridges called 'deficient' (VIDEO)
Sun, September 18, 2011
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Miracle on I-287: How crews put a blown-out highway back together in mere days (NJ)
Sun, September 18, 2011
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States struggle for financing to meet road needs
Sun, September 18, 2011
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INLAND: Delaying freeway maintenance is risky, experts say (CA)
Sat, September 17, 2011
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Dwindling funds mean quick fixes for Mich. roads (MI)
Sat, September 17, 2011
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Crumbling infrastructure ranks U.S. behind Barbados
Sat, September 17, 2011
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CONGRESS: Transportation hopes pinned on competing, contentious bills
Sat, September 17, 2011
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Obama signs highway funding, FAA extension
Fri, September 16, 2011
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Deal reached with Sen. Tom Coburn to avoid FAA shutdown, keep highway programs funded
Fri, September 16, 2011
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Coburn holds FAA, highway bill overrequired spending
Thu, September 15, 2011
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Transportation groups declare 'victory' after FAA, highway funding extensions
Wed, September 14, 2011
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Senate procedural snarl could shutdown FAA again
Wed, September 14, 2011
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States struggle for financing to meet infrastructure needs
Wed, September 14, 2011
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Congress to take up 6-month highway extension
Tue, September 13, 2011
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Bipartisan deal would extend highway funds, gas tax through Feb.
Mon, September 12, 2011
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A rough first year for John Mica as chairman of House Transportation Committee
Sun, September 11, 2011
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Majority of Oklahoma Congress members don't find much good in Obama's jobs proposals
Fri, September 9, 2011
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Deal reached to avert transportation shutdown
Fri, September 9, 2011
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Obama: $447B jobs bill would create national infrastructure bank
Thu, September 8, 2011
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Highway bill extension clears Senate committee
Thu, September 8, 2011
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Mica opposes Obama’s call for national infrastructure bank
Thu, September 8, 2011
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No comments
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Inhofe Statement at EPW Meeting (PRESS RELEASE)
Thu, September 8, 2011
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Inhofe supports extension of transportation funding, blasts Obama
Thu, September 8, 2011
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House Appropriations Committee unveils transportation spending levels
Wed, September 7, 2011
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Infrastructure Bank: Fixing how we fix roads
Wed, September 7, 2011
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Enough of the games; Congress should pass transportation bill (OPINION)
Wed, September 7, 2011
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White House warns of job losses if highway bill isn't extended by Congress
Wed, September 7, 2011
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Transportation bill post-Labor Day reset: where do things stand?
Tue, September 6, 2011
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Winter threatens repairs of Irene-damaged roads (NY)
Tue, September 6, 2011
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No comments
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Why might a SAFETEA-LU extension be delayed?
Mon, September 5, 2011
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Democrats brace for possible next fight: highway funding
Mon, September 5, 2011
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Cantor’s infrastructure funding plan offers olive branch to White House
Sun, September 4, 2011
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Obama pushes Congress to pass transportation bill
Sat, September 3, 2011
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Chamber calls for multi-year transport bill
Thu, September 1, 2011
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GOP questions highway plan
Thu, September 1, 2011
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Shutdown of transportation programs possible
Thu, September 1, 2011
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Infrastructure bank could be part of jobs package
Thu, September 1, 2011
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August 2011
70 posts
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Ten best American transportation projects vie for top honors (PRESS RELEASE)
Wed, August 31, 2011
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No comments
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Mica opens door to short-term highway bill
Wed, August 31, 2011
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No comments
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Obama: Failing to extend highway bill inexcusable
Wed, August 31, 2011
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No comments
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700 days since expiration of last transportation bill, Congress urged to pass an extension
Wed, August 31, 2011
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Obama urges Congress to pass extension of transportation bill to save jobs
Wed, August 31, 2011
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Obama urges Congress to reauthorize highway bill
Wed, August 31, 2011
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Obama to seek passage of highway programs
Wed, August 31, 2011
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What's it going to take, an earthquake? (BLOG)
Mon, August 29, 2011
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Mica plans extension funding
Sun, August 28, 2011
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Transportation: Congress needs long-term plan
Sun, August 28, 2011
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Job losses loom if federal road funds get cut
Sat, August 27, 2011
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The remote chance for more transportation stimulus spending has been extinguished
Thu, August 25, 2011
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Can taxing trucks by the mile help save transportation funding?
Thu, August 25, 2011
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AASHTO President asks Congress to act on highway funding
Thu, August 25, 2011
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No comments
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State to inspect bridges after quake (WV)
Tue, August 23, 2011
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Congress heads for another showdown over transportation funding
Tue, August 23, 2011
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Boxer expected to push highway programs extension
Mon, August 22, 2011
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Are infrastructure projects the answer to America's jobs problem?
Mon, August 22, 2011
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Congress will need to address transportation legislation, gas tax after recess
Mon, August 22, 2011
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No comments
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For cash-strapped DOT, there’s gold in rest stops (MA) (EDITORIAL)
Sun, August 21, 2011
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Transportation funding shrinks, project costs increase
Sat, August 20, 2011
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Prioritizing the nation's infrastructure investments (OPINION)
Sat, August 20, 2011
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White House wants to jump-start highway bill
Sat, August 20, 2011
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Roads bill gets another look
Sat, August 20, 2011
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Bipartisan commission calls for $200B in new infrastructure spending
Fri, August 19, 2011
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Sen. Boxer plans a four-month extension of SAFETEA-LU
Fri, August 19, 2011
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No comments
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Republicans warn transpo secretary against waiving cuts to rural air service subsidies
Fri, August 19, 2011
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No comments
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LaHood announces $417.3M in grants for state highway projects (PRESS RELEASE)
Wed, August 17, 2011
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Transportation deadlock worries states
Wed, August 17, 2011
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Raising the gas tax could jumpstart the economy
Wed, August 17, 2011
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Top 5 fastest roads in America revealed by INRIX
Wed, August 17, 2011
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Transportation bill falls short of repairing our infrastructure (OPINION)
Wed, August 17, 2011
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Feds back off commercial licenses for farmers idea
Wed, August 17, 2011
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U.S. needs to invest in transportation (EDITORIAL)
Tue, August 16, 2011
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Transportation officials await gas tax's fate
Tue, August 16, 2011
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Why dropping the gas tax would be a disaster
Tue, August 16, 2011
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Support Boxer Bill and the repair of our roads
Tue, August 16, 2011
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Bachmann requested federal funding from DOT
Mon, August 15, 2011
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The clear case for the gas tax (EDITORIAL)
Mon, August 15, 2011
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President calls for Transportation Bill, while some Advisors call for 2nd Stimulus
Sun, August 14, 2011
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HOV lanes in DFW being converted to tollways (TX)
Sun, August 14, 2011
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Congressional conflicts create uncertainty for host of federal programs
Sun, August 14, 2011
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Top 16 longest gaps between Interstate exits
Sat, August 13, 2011
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UDOT testing new reflective beads to improve lines on highways (UT) (ARTICLE & VIDEO)
Fri, August 12, 2011
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Gas tax expiration threatens road work nationwide
Fri, August 12, 2011
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Analysis: Infrastructure woes - a roadblock to growth
Fri, August 12, 2011
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Blumenthal on transportation funding
Fri, August 12, 2011
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Obama: Tell Congress to 'get past differences and send me' highway bill
Thu, August 11, 2011
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A plan to save U.S. infrastructure that might actually work
Thu, August 11, 2011
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Transportation spending is the right stimulus (OPINION)
Thu, August 11, 2011
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Fixing the transportation program: What the DOT can do right now (BLOG)
Wed, August 10, 2011
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A bank that can get Americans on the road and on the job: View (EDITORIAL)
Wed, August 10, 2011
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National transportation funding boosts U.S. economy (OPINION)
Wed, August 10, 2011
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Rendell: Congress should “Take a deep breath” and pass infrastructure bank now
Mon, August 8, 2011
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Obama urges transport spending, tax cut extension
Mon, August 8, 2011
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Transportation impacts varied under new debt deal, APTA says
Mon, August 8, 2011
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Lockhart to speak at transportation summit
Sat, August 6, 2011
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Stakes high for California in coming highway debate
Fri, August 5, 2011
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TDOT chief engineer named to top national commitee
Fri, August 5, 2011
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Special report: Bridge repair a balancing act between money, safety (PA)
Fri, August 5, 2011
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Union promises to spend recess campaigning for robust highway bill
Thu, August 4, 2011
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The gas tax is likely safe for now. And that’s the problem.
Thu, August 4, 2011
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Boulder moves $49M ballot question to voters for infrastructure projects (CO)
Tue, August 2, 2011
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Obama targets trade, infrastructure to boost economy
Tue, August 2, 2011
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Governor's panel recommends hiking fees to fund road projects (PA)
Tue, August 2, 2011
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My Word by U.S. Rep. John Mica: Don't add tolls to free interstate lanes (FL) (OPINION)
Tue, August 2, 2011
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How might transportation funding be impacted by debt deal?
Mon, August 1, 2011
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Debt deal could mean more painful cuts for transportation
Mon, August 1, 2011
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Infrastructure funding woes leave us on a rocky road (NY)
Mon, August 1, 2011
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Tom Humphrey: Transportation projects facing funding hurdles (TN) (OPINION)
Mon, August 1, 2011
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July 2011
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Group fears fuel rules will drain road funds
Fri, July 29, 2011
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House passes short-term increase in debt ceiling
Fri, July 29, 2011
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Sen. Wyden proposes TRIP bonds to fund transportation
Fri, July 29, 2011
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If the debt ceiling isn’t raised, what will happen to U.S. infrastructure?
Thu, July 28, 2011
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LaHood announces $2M in quick release emergency relief for IA flooding (PRESS RELEASE)
Wed, July 27, 2011
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Decaying infrastructure costs U.S. billions each year, report says
Wed, July 27, 2011
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Outlines of transport bill emerge from senate hearings
Mon, July 25, 2011
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LaHood announces availability of $15M for transportation improvements on rural tribal land
Mon, July 25, 2011
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15 startling facts about America’s infrastructure
Mon, July 25, 2011
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Deteriorating bridges sign of the times in state (PA)
Mon, July 25, 2011
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Giglio: Another way to fund roadways (OPINION)
Mon, July 25, 2011
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Will federal transportation funding stop if debt deal falls through?
Mon, July 25, 2011
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Cutting money for transportation short-sighted
Sun, July 24, 2011
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Pa. transportation investments benefit everyone (PA)
Sat, July 23, 2011
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Road builders: Highway bill not like other 'government spending'
Fri, July 22, 2011
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House transportation proposal will measure performance, but questions remain
Fri, July 22, 2011
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House transportation bill outline silent on “state of good repair” guidelines
Fri, July 22, 2011
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Primoris gets $123.6 million Texas highway deal (TX)
Fri, July 22, 2011
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Smooth roads are important to economy, safety (NE)
Fri, July 22, 2011
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Heat wave playing havoc with nation's roads, rails, bridges and runways
Fri, July 22, 2011
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Villaraigosa: Cuts to transportation would be 'devastating blow'
Thu, July 21, 2011
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Mica: States will have more flexibility without a National Infrastructure Bank
Thu, July 21, 2011
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Testimony: Sec Gary Ridley regarding legislative issues for transportation reauthorization
Thu, July 21, 2011
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DOT wants fierce TIGER competition
Thu, July 21, 2011
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AASHTO President testifies on Senate's bipartisan reauthorization plan (PRESS RELEASE)
Thu, July 21, 2011
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GOP ‘streamlining’ plan threatens to clear a path for highways and pollution
Wed, July 20, 2011
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Senators call for two-year transportation bill
Wed, July 20, 2011
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EPW wraps up bipartisan negotiations
Tue, July 19, 2011
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Boxer & Inhofe release bipartisan transpo reauthorization bill outline (PRESS RELEASE)
Tue, July 19, 2011
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U.S. Chamber releases updated Transportation Performance Index (PRESS RELEASE)
Tue, July 19, 2011
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Judges select the best transportation projects in the western region (PRESS RELEASE)
Mon, July 18, 2011
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Transportation funds fight - Any way out? (OPINION)
Mon, July 18, 2011
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State loses $51.9 million in federal highway funds (TN)
Sat, July 16, 2011
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Desperately seeking: One senate transportation bill, preferably bipartisan
Fri, July 15, 2011
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Agencies start planning for steep cuts in federal transportation funding
Fri, July 15, 2011
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Step-by-step details of Mulholland Bridge demolition (CA)
Fri, July 15, 2011
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Mica to Chamber: Stop criticizing highway bill
Fri, July 15, 2011
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Chamber of Commerce and House Republicans in dust-up over highway bill
Thu, July 14, 2011
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For sale: U.S. infrastructure? (OPINION)
Thu, July 14, 2011
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White House not giving up on Infrastructure Bank
Wed, July 13, 2011
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