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Truckers Sentenced in Fraud Case
The owners of a Lamar company and two employees have been sentenced in federal court for conspiracy to commit fraud.
February 5, 1999Kansas Legislators Unveil Plan
The chairman and vice chairman of the Kansas House Transportation Committee have drafted their own transportation plan.
February 5, 1999More Money for Roads, But . . .
The proposed DOT budget for the next fiscal year calls for more highway spending but allocates most of a $1.5 billion windfall in motor fuel tax revenue to non-road spending.
February 5, 1999Trucking Safety Debate Is Set
TT PhotoThe congressional debate over motor carrier safety is heating up, with the announcement Wednesday for a series of hearings on the subject. Ground Transportation Subcommittee Chairman Tom Petri (R-Wis.) (pictured) said the hearings "will take a comprehensive and hard look at motor carrier safety."
February 5, 1999Commission Keeps Tolling Power
Legislation to limit the Highway Commission’s authority to place toll booths on Interstates failed in committee.
February 5, 1999Qualcomm Cuts Payroll by 700
Qualcomm Inc. announced it is cutting 700 jobs, or about 6% of its workforce, in response to slow sales and increased competition.
February 5, 1999Goodyear, Sumitomo Join Forces
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and Japan’s Sumitomo Rubber Industries announced a global alliance.
February 5, 1999FedEx Pilots Approve Contract
File PhotoFedEx pilots approved their first contract with the cargo airline on Thursday, 2 1/2 months after backing down from a threatened strike.
February 4, 1999Shuster: States Should ReapBenefits of Extra Gas Tax Money
The chairman of the House Transportation Committee showed states exactly what they'd get if extra gas-tax money were sent to them instead being spent on other federal programs.
February 4, 1999Tax Increase for Roads Backed in Poll
TT File PhotoAmericans would support a 1% tax increase to pay for smooth streets with no potholes, a new poll found. A report on infrastructure needs and environmental improvements indicated that 69% of the 800 people surveyed would be "very willing" to pay more in taxes for smoother roads.
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