Uber Technologies Inc. is bringing its vision of a Jetsons’-like future of battery-powered flying vehicles for the masses to Washington, where it will have to persuade regulators to approve this new model for how aviation works. The company opened its two-day Uber Elevate Summit 2019 on June 11.
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Democrats Signal Hope for Passing New North America Trade Accord
House Democrats are expressing optimism as they begin what could be the final stage of negotiations to approve the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, paving the way to vote on President Donald Trump’s top legislative priority.
June 11, 2019Corn, Wheat Spike After US Cuts Forecasts on Midwest Flooding
Corn’s waning rally snapped back to life after the U.S. government predicted a deluge in the country’s grain belt will harm supply more than analysts expected.
June 11, 2019Underlying US Producer Prices Rise at Slowest Pace in Year
A measure of underlying U.S. producer prices rose at the slowest pace in more than a year, signaling inflation pressures remain muted and potentially reinforcing calls for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.
June 11, 2019OMB to Review Hair Drug-Testing Proposal
ROCKVILLE, Md. — A hair drug-testing proposed rule has been sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review, a top official with the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration said at a meeting June 11.
June 11, 2019House Transportation Authorizers Dive Into Trucking Policy June 12
Trucking policy will have its moment in the spotlight. The House subcommittee on Highways and Transit on June 12 will review the full spectrum of issues within an industry responsible for transporting a significant portion of the country’s freight. Here's your Capitol Agenda look ahead to the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.
June 11, 2019ATA’s Chris Spear: New Fuel Tax Remains Most Viable Way to Fund Infrastructure
INDIANAPOLIS — A day before he was to go to Congress to testify about new highway funding, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear spoke of his hope that President Donald Trump would push harder for a new $2 trillion infrastructure bill.
June 11, 2019Indiana Sen. Mike Braun Envisions Infrastructure Plan Bigger Than Trump’s
INDIANAPOLIS — The nation needs an even larger infrastructure bill than the one proposed by President Donald Trump, an Indiana senator told an audience at the National Accounting and Finance Council’s 2019 annual conference.
June 11, 2019Perspective: Repealing the Federal Excise Tax to ‘Modernize the Truck Fleet’
More than 100 commercial truck dealers, trade association executives and trucking industry stakeholders will descend on Washington the week of June 17 to urge members of Congress to co-sponsor the Modern, Clean and Safe Trucks Act of 2019.
June 11, 2019Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker Approves $200 Million for Roads and Bridges in Cities
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has signed an infrastructure bill providing funds for road and bridge projects in every city and town in the state.
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