Amid growing pressure from the transportation community, President Donald Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi intend to meet again soon to discuss infrastructure policy.
April 17, 2019GovernmentBusiness
Speaker Nancy Pelosi Eyes as Much as $2 Trillion for Infrastructure
WASHINGTON — On April 4, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi dialed up the president and requested a meeting. She talked to Donald Trump about working together on an infrastructure package.
April 12, 2019GovernmentBusinessFuel
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Reminds House Panel: White House Open to All Infrastructure Funding Options
WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao reaffirmed the Trump White House’s desire to partner with congressional transportation leaders on an infrastructure policy package that would reflect the views of Democrats and Republicans.
April 10, 2019GovernmentBusinessFuelPerspective
Opinion: Congress Must Act on Infrastructure Crisis
ATA President Chris Spear: American Trucking Associations is stepping up our call on Washington with a new media and grassroots advocacy campaign that turns up the pressure on Congress and the administration to enact comprehensive infrastructure funding legislation.
April 10, 2019GovernmentBusinessSafety
Boosting Safety a Priority for Next Highway Bill, House Democrats Say
WASHINGTON — Enhancing safety programs with the goal of reducing roadway and pedestrian fatalities nationwide will be a priority for lawmakers writing the next highway policy bill, the top transportation authorizer in the U.S. House of Representatives said April 9.
April 9, 2019GovernmentBusinessSafety
Arlington Memorial Bridge Construction Greets Cherry Blossom Enthusiasts
The seasonal beauty of Washington's cherry blossoms contrasts with construction on one of America's most iconic bridges. Here's your Capitol Agenda look ahead at the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.
April 8, 2019Government
Rep. Rodney Davis: Fund Infrastructure Account Like a 401(k)
WASHINGTON — How do you keep infrastructure projects funded in this country is the multitrillion-dollar question policymakers on Capitol Hill have yet to answer.
April 4, 2019BusinessSafety
ATA Launches Campaign to Promote Infrastructure Deal
American Trucking Associations has formally launched its campaign in support of a federal infrastructure funding package.
April 3, 2019Government
‘We’re Ready to Talk’ Infrastructure With Trump, Speaker Nancy Pelosi Says
The Democratic leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives is ready to engage in meaningful discussions with the Trump White House on a comprehensive infrastructure bill, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said April 2.
April 2, 2019GovernmentSafety
Senate Funding Leader Praises White House’s Infrastructure Grants Proposal
WASHINGTON — The Trump White House’s newfound backing of infrastructure grants managed by the U.S. Department of Transportation earned praise from the top transportation funding leader in the U.S. Senate.
March 28, 2019