As the Senate prepares to vote on a House-passed two-month transportation funding extension as early as May 21, on the other side of the Capitol, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) criticized Republican leaders for not taking a closer look at the Highway Trust Fund.
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HIV Cases Along I-65 in Indiana Have Slowed Dramatically, Officials Say
The rate of new HIV cases in southern Indiana has slowed, permitting state health officials to move into a prevention phase.
May 21, 2015Daniel Elliott Approved by Senate Panel as Surface Transportation Board Nominee
WASHINGTON — The Senate Commerce Committee on May 20 easily approved the nomination of Daniel Elliott for a reappointment on the Surface Transportation Board. The nomination now moves to the full Senate, where consideration is expected after the Memorial Day holiday recess.
May 20, 2015Sen. John Thune: 'I Hope That This Is the Last Patch’
WASHINGTON — The chairman of the Senate committee that oversees trucking regulations said he hopes Congress advances a multiyear highway bill by the time a two-month funding extension for highway programs expires at the end of July. The measure is before the Senate this week.
May 20, 2015Proposed Rule for Heavy-Truck Speed Limiter Sent to OMB
A proposed rule to require the installation and use of speed-limiting devices on heavy trucks has been sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review.
May 19, 2015House Passes Two-Month Highway Trust Fund Patch; Senate’s Turn to Act
House Republicans on May 19 garnered plenty of support for a two-month extension of highway funding authority, even as a pesky cadre of Democrats criticized their efforts.
May 19, 2015Rural America Needs Road, Bridge Overhaul, Report Says
Rural American communities also have transportation needs and suffer from dilapidated roads and bridges, says a report from TRIP, a nonprofit transportation research group.
May 19, 2015Rep. Peter DeFazio Introduces Grow America Act
Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), the chamber’s top Democrat on the transportation policy panel, introduced President Obama’s transportation plan as legislation on the same day the House voted on a two-month funding patch for highway programs.
May 19, 2015Guardrail Review Revamped by Federal Highway Administration
The Federal Highway Administration tightened its review process for highway guardrails and other roadside devices, making the first major changes since questions about the safety of a Trinity Industries Inc. system emerged in 2012.
May 19, 2015Video: Janet Kavinoky of U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Infrastructure Concerns
Janet Kavinoky, executive director of transportation and infrastructure at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, tells TT how her members are impacted by the nation's infrastructure shortcomings.
May 18, 2015