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Rep. Mica: Despite efforts, āgas tax is deadā
U.S. Rep. John L. Mica (R-FL), the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Republican leader, at a July 27 Congressional oversight hearing, declared dead a federal gas tax increase to fund a long-term transportation bill. Ā Although some leading Democrats support a gas tax increase in the next surface transportation reauthorization, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, [ā¦]
July 28, 2010
Safety
ARTBA to Obama: National rail plan needs dedicated funding, competitive bidding
A strategic rail plan being prepared by the U.S. Department of Transportation should propose dedicated financing mechanisms outside of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) to support high speed passenger rail, encourage open competition for work on all types of rail projects, recognize that new rail investments can catalyze public support for investment in all modes [ā¦]
June 9, 2010
Business
ARTBA chief blasts inaction on highway, transit bill
If Congress and the President do not act later this year or in early 2011 on passage of a new, multi-year highway and transit authorization bill, hundreds of thousands ofĀ U.S. jobs could be lost and states could face at a 50-percent cut in federal funding, American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) President and CEO [ā¦]
June 7, 2010
Roadbuilding
ARTBA: Senate climate bill āshortsā transportation sector
A majority of the revenue generated from a new transportation user fee included in a climate bill proposed in the U.S. Senate would be diverted to non-transportation purposes ā- a departure from 54 years of federal policy, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). The āAmerican Power Actā (APA), released May 12, [ā¦]
May 13, 2010
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ARTBA: Senate climate bill āshortsā transportation sector
A majority of the revenue generated from a new transportation user fee included in a climate bill proposed in the U.S. Senate would be diverted to non-transportation purposes ā- a departure from 54 years of federal policy, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). The āAmerican Power Actā (APA), released May 12, [ā¦]
May 13, 2010
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$17.6 billion ājobs billā passes Senate, transfers $19.5 billion into Highway Trust Fund
St. Patrickās Day must be lucky for than the Irish. Looks like the transportation industry is in luck until at least the end of the year. The Senate voted 68-34 onĀ March 17 to passĀ H.R. 2847, the $17.6 billion ājobs billā known as the HIRE Act, which extends the current surface transportation law until Dec. 31 [ā¦]
March 17, 2010
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Highway, transit shutdown ends with enactment of one-month extension
The Senate approved a bill Tuesday night to extend legal authority for the Highway Trust Fund for 30 days, sending the legislation to President Barack Obama, who has now signed the measure, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) reported.Ā The presidentās signature on HR 4691 will end a shutdown of the [ā¦]
March 4, 2010
Roadbuilding
Highway, transit shutdown ends with enactment of one-month extension
The Senate approved a bill Tuesday night to extend legal authority for the Highway Trust Fund for 30 days, sending the legislation to President Barack Obama, who has now signed the measure, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) reported. The presidentās signature on HR 4691 will end a shutdown of the [ā¦]
March 3, 2010
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