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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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Tax Refunds Will Be Paid on Time Despite Shutdown, Mnuchin Says

The U.S. Treasury Department is ready for the tax season and will pay tax refunds 鈥渁s normal,鈥 Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Fox Business News on Jan. 29.

January 29, 2019
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Diesel Price Unchanged; US Average Now Less Than a Year Ago

The U.S. average retail price of diesel was unchanged the week of Jan. 28 at $2.965 a gallon and now is about 10 cents a gallon cheaper than it was a year ago, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

January 28, 2019
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During Shutdown, NTSB Didn鈥檛 Send Investigators to Many Fatal Accidents

The National Transportation Safety Board said that during the 35-day partial government shutdown it was unable to dispatch investigators to multiple instances of fatal accidents.

January 28, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

US Confirms China Trade Talks to Begin

The Trump administration confirmed it will hold two days of talks this week in Washington to discuss structural changes to China鈥檚 economy and Beijing鈥檚 pledge to buy more American goods.

January 28, 2019
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Oil Dips as China Slowdown Signals Demand Drop

Crude skidded to its worst loss in a month as disappointing corporate profit forecasts stoked concern about the economy, bruising a market already anxious about booming American oil supplies.

January 28, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Infrastructure Missing in Talks Between Trump, Hill Leaders

Talks between President Donald Trump and congressional leaders seem to be lacking one key ingredient: infrastructure. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

January 28, 2019
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Forever Stamp Price Increase to 55 Cents Takes Effect

The cost of a Forever stamp jumped 10% this weekend 鈥 from 50 cents to 55 cents 鈥 as the U.S. Postal Service continues to struggle financially.

January 28, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Infrastructure Bill a Priority in 2019, Rep. Drew Ferguson Says

ATLANTA 鈥 A major new infrastructure bill is doable in 2019, despite the lack of new federal revenue to fund it, said U.S. Rep. Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.), speaking at the 28th annual meeting of SMC3 Jump Start on Jan. 28.

January 28, 2019
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ATD Announces Coalition to Repeal Federal Excise Tax on Heavy-Duty Trucks

SAN FRANCISCO 鈥 American Truck Dealers announced a new industry coalition to push for the repeal of the 12% federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks.

January 28, 2019
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House, Senate Pass Bill to End Shutdown, Fund Government Through Feb. 15

Congress voted to end the 35-day partial government shutdown after President Donald Trump capitulated to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and agreed to reopen federal agencies without any guarantee of money for his proposed border wall.

January 25, 2019