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Amazon Rejects Senate Report on Workplace Safety Standards

Amazon has long been a target of worker’s rights advocates and labor unions, who say the company pushes its employees too hard in the name of getting packages to customers quickly.

December 16, 2024
Government

Thune, Key Transportation Senators Fill GOP Leadership Roles

Following the caucus’ announcement, Sen. John Thune explained the Republican team in the Senate would pursue Trump’s policies as well as assist with the confirmation of his top-level nominees.

November 14, 2024
Government

Senate Transportation Leaders in Competitive Races

Senior members of the Senate panel on freight policy have found themselves in competitive contests this fall as the parties vie for control of the chamber.

October 24, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Senate Greenlights Its Version of Water Infrastructure Act

In a show of bipartisanship, senators voted to inject billions into the nation’s ports, dams and canals, passing a sweeping water infrastructure bill.

August 5, 2024
Government, Business

Senators Introduce Supply Chain Bill

Legislation that would establish a supply chain resiliency program at the Department of Commerce was recently unveiled in the Senate.

May 30, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Senators Urge Prosecution of Alleged Oil Industry Collusion

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and 22 other Democratic senators are calling on the Department of Justice to “use every tool” at its disposal to prevent and prosecute alleged collusion and price-fixing in the oil industry.

May 30, 2024
Government, Safety

Senate Approves Joe Goffman to Lead EPA Air Pollution Office

WASHINGTON — The Senate has approved Joe Goffman to lead the EPA's air pollution office just as the agency is set to finalize rules over emissions from power plants and cars and trucks.

February 1, 2024
Government, Business

Congress Approves Short-Term Bill, Averts Shutdown

Ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays, Congress gave final approval to a temporary funding package that pushes a fight over the budget into the new year.

November 16, 2023
Government

Senate Could Consider FY24 Transportation Bill Next Week

Legislation to fund the U.S. Department of Transportation through fiscal 2024 will be considered in the Senate as early as the week of Sept. 11.

September 7, 2023
Government, Business

Senate Committee Advances PRO Act on Worker Classifications

A Senate panel on June 21 approved legislation that would seek to update federal classifications for workers.

June 22, 2023