WASHINGTON — Amtrak chief Joe Boardman on June 2 told House lawmakers that aging infrastructure across modes of transportation around the country needs to be modernized to improve the flow of goods and accommodations for travelers.
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Dept. of Health and Human Services Seeks Information on Hair Testing
A division of the Department of Health and Human Services has published a request for a variety of information from theÌýpublic and transportation industry stakeholders on the potential of use of hair specimens for drug testing.
June 1, 2015President Obama Signs Two-Month Highway Funding Extension Into Law
The two-month extension of highway funding has been signed into law, providing for infrastructure fundingÌýthrough July.
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June 1, 2015White House Threatens to Veto Transportation Funding Bill; Opposes Restart, Size and Weight Provisions
The White House on June 1 announced that it would veto a fiscal 2016 transportation funding bill, citing concerns over its funding levels and objections over several trucking provisions
June 1, 2015House Panel to Consider Fiscal ’16 Highway Funding Bill
The House Rules Committee will look to pave the way for floor consideration on a fiscal 2016 transportation funding bill June 1 at 5 p.m. EDT.
May 29, 2015Consumer Sentiment Drops in May to Six-Month Low
Consumer confidence in the United States fell to a six-month low in May as Americans became less sanguine about the prospects for the economy.
May 29, 2015FMCSA Advisory Committee Recommends Hours-Based Training Program
WASHINGTON — A special federal advisory committee ironing out the details of a potential entry-level driver training rule finished its work May 29 but only after a vigorous debate over whether to recommend an hours-based or performance-based on-road training standard for new drivers.
May 29, 2015Sen. Tom Carper: Devolution Would Hurt US in Bid to Remain Competitive Globally
WASHINGTON — As the Senate prepares to consider a six-year highway funding measure, Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) said efforts that would limit the federal government’s involvement in infrastructure projects would hurt the country.
June 1, 2015House Lawmaker’s Bill Would Add $15 Billion Annually to Highway Trust Fund
Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) introduced legislation this month that he said wouldÌýadd up to $15 billion a year to the Highway Trust Fund over the next decade through changes to the Medicaid expansion match rates established under President Obama’s signature health-care law.
May 28, 2015Nafta Trade Drops, But Truck Freight Rises
U.S. trade with Canada and Mexico fell in in March from a year ago to $96.1 billion, but three of five transportation modes — trucks, railroads and air — rose year-over-year, the Department of Transportation reported.
May 28, 2015