James Polk (1845 to 1849): Transportation, Slavery and States Rights
May 10, 2024 – Before the civil war, the term “states rights” was often synonymous with slavery, and it directly related to federal policies regarding transportation improvements.
May 10, 2024 – Before the civil war, the term “states rights” was often synonymous with slavery, and it directly related to federal policies regarding transportation improvements.
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April 30th, 2024 – Chairman Rick Crawford (R-AR) convened the House Highways and Transit Subcommittee to hear testimony related to vehicle electrification. For the hearing, cleverly titled, “It’s Electric: A Review of Fleet Electrification Efforts,” the subcommittee welcomed four panelists covering different areas within electrification.
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May 3, 2024 – The Eno Center for Transportation announced that Robert Puentes, Eno’s President/CEO will depart the organization on May 29, 2024. In June he will join the Brookings Institution as Vice President and Director, Brookings Metro.
May 3, 2024 – With the death of President William Henry Harrison after a mere 31 days in office, Vice President John Tyler became the first person elevated to the presidency after a president’s death and is largely responsible for the precedent that exists today of a vice president being sworn in as president.
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May 3, 2024 – President Biden nominated two new members for the Amtrak Board of Directors yesterday, as the Senate Commerce Committee approved several more transportation-related nominations for Senate floor consideration.