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Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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Tennessee Panel OKs $10 Million for FedEx Project in Memphis

NASHVILLE, Tenn. 鈥 A Tennessee panel has approved a $10 million economic development grant to establish the FedEx Logistics headquarters in downtown Memphis.

March 11, 2019
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Pelosi Says Trump Willing to Work With Dems on Infrastructure

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said President Donald Trump 鈥渁ssured鈥 her that they could work together on two bipartisan priorities: increasing infrastructure spending and reining in drug prices.

March 8, 2019
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2019 TMC Photo Gallery

Look back at photos from American Trucking Associations' 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, March 17-21.

March 8, 2019
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Railroad Representatives Petition FMCSA for HOS Exemption

Two companies and a trade association representing railroad employees have petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for relief from certain hours-of-service rules.

March 8, 2019
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EPW Chairman John Barrasso Calls for Confirmation of FHWA Nominee Nicole Nason

Sen. John Barrasso, chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, pressed his colleagues to support the confirmation of Nicole Nason to lead the Federal Highway Administration.

March 8, 2019
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Hiring Plunges to 20,000 as Wage Gains Top Estimates

U.S. hiring was the weakest in more than a year while wage gains were the fastest of the expansion and the unemployment rate fell, a possible sign that America鈥檚 jobs engine is starting to slow down. Treasuries rose while the dollar and stock futures fell.

March 8, 2019
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Trade War Leaves Pacific Northwest Port Growth at Risk

An industry that saw dramatic growth in the 10 years before Donald Trump became president is now concerned his administration鈥檚 trade tussle with China, and the lack of a deal with Japan, will cut future growth short.

March 8, 2019
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Housing Starts Rebound in January by More Than Forecast

U.S. new-home construction rebounded by more than expected in January amid strength in single-family starts and a nine-month high for permits, signaling the market is stabilizing thanks to lower mortgage rates.

March 8, 2019
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Editorial: House Hearings Spark Optimism

All of a sudden, it looks like lawmakers might be making good on the long-standing promise to get moving on what most agree is an issue with bipartisan support 鈥 yes, infrastructure funding.

March 7, 2019