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OST Policy Nominee Fulton Faces Senate Confirmation Hearing

March 13, 2020/

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Capitol Hill Events – Week of March 23, 2020

March 13, 2020//

These events were on the schedule as of close of business on March 12. But it seems likely that Congress will extend the recess scheduled for the week of March 16, and many or all of these events may be canceled. Tuesday, March 24 – House Appropriations – Subcommittee on…

Treasury Releases Annual Trust Fund Forecasts

March 12, 2020/

Federal Budget, Highway Trust Fund

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By Jeff Davis

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USDOT Gives Out $248M in FY19 CRISI Rail Grants

March 12, 2020/

FY19, Rail Safety, Railroads

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By Jeff Davis

March 12, 2020 – Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao today announced the recipients of $248.5 million in railroad grants under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program that was established by the FAST Act of 2015 and funded in the fiscal 2019 transportation appropriations act.

Eno Announces 2020 Leadership Awards Recipients

March 10, 2020/

Eno Announcements

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By Madeline Gorman

The Eno Leadership Awards Reception brings together public, private, and nonprofit leaders from across the country to honor individuals and organizations who have contributed significantly to the field of transportation. This year, Eno is proud to recognize the following recipients. Jennifer Aument, President of the North American section of Transurban,…

Truckers, Barrasso Spar Over Truck-Only VMT Tax

March 6, 2020/

Highway Trust Fund, Mileage-Based User Fees, Trucking

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By Jeff Davis

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House Subcommittee Hearing Tackles Capital Funding Challenges, but Fails to Address the Ballooning Cost of U.S. Rail Infrastructure

March 6, 2020/

Amtrak, Commuter Rail, Federal Funding, Rail Safety

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By Romic Aevaz

March 5, 2020 – On Wednesday, March 4, the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials held a hearing entitled “Funding a Robust Freight and Passenger Rail Network.”

FY21 DOT Budget Request, Round 2: Sec. Chao Defends Plan to Senate Appropriators

March 6, 2020/

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By Jeff Davis

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U.S. Senate Holds Coronavirus Hearing as Disease Spreads

March 6, 2020/

Aviation Safety, Public health

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By Paul Lewis

March 5, 2020 – A Senate hearing on March 4 examined the role that aviation is playing in spreading the new coronavirus variant.

House Passes Bill to Give TSA Workers Full Civil Service Rights

March 6, 2020/

Aviation, Homeland security

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By Jeff Davis

March 6, 2020 – Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed a bill (H.R. 1140) that would bring Transportation Security Administration employees under the standard civil service work agreements and protections available to most federal employees.