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Eugene Mulero

Eugene Mulero

Senior Reporter

Eugene Mulero is a senior reporter at Transport Topics where he reports on Congress, trends in intermodal connectivity and federal elections.


Government, Business

Congress Eyes FY23 Spending Deal in Lame Duck Session

For Democrats in control of both chambers of Congress through the end of the year, finalizing fiscal 2023 government funding legislation is a top priority during their post-election lame duck session.

November 17, 2022
Government, Business

Party Goals Split in Divided Congress

The results are in. House Republicans and Senate Democrats won enough seats in the midterm elections to claim majorities in their respective chambers, setting up a divided Congress until the 2024 election.

November 17, 2022
Government, Safety

Democrat Senators Press Safety Initiatives as White House Celebrates IIJA

Senior Democrats in the Senate are pressing for transportation safety enhancements as the White House celebrated the anniversary of a $1 trillion infrastructure law鈥檚 enactment.

November 16, 2022
Government

Democrats to Focus on Climate Change in Next Congress

With control of the Senate secured after the midterm elections, congressional Democratic leaders anticipate climate change will serve as a guiding principle for the remainder of President Joe Biden鈥檚 first term. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

November 14, 2022
Government, Business

After Election Day, Control of Congress Undetermined

One day after an election that left control of both houses of Congress uncertain hours after polls had closed, calls for change in how the Biden administration is guiding the nation arrived from the highest levels of Republican leadership.

November 10, 2022
Government, Business

Vance, Fetterman Win Closely Watched Contests

Republicans and Democrats claimed victories in the U.S. Senate in closely watched races during the 2022 midterm election.

November 10, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

USDOT, White House Promote Infrastructure Workforce

The Biden administration recently launched initiatives designed to connect individuals with careers associated with infrastructure.

November 10, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

Secretary Pete Buttigieg Touts FLOW Data Initiative

More than half a year after the launch of an information-sharing forum meant to facilitate communication between freight stakeholders, the country鈥檚 top transportation officer gave it a resounding endorsement.

November 7, 2022
Government

Biden, Democrats Highlight Infrastructure Law Prior to Midterms

Leading up to Election Day on Nov. 8, President Joe Biden has traveled around the country to remind constituents of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act鈥檚 potential benefits. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

November 7, 2022
Government, Business

Candidates Raise Freight Infrastructure, Energy Priorities in Midterms

Energy proposals anchored on freight infrastructure initiatives have loomed large for candidates around the country aiming to represent constituents in Congress next year.

November 3, 2022