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Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Says US Open to Facing Penalties in China Trade Deal

The United States is open to facing 鈥渞epercussions鈥 if it doesn鈥檛 live up to its commitments in a potential trade deal with China, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said, in a sign that the two sides are edging closer to an accord.

April 15, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Trucking Executives, Transportation Experts Discuss Distracted Driving

Transportation companies 鈥 including trucking groups 鈥 can improve safety by promoting accountability at the individual, executive and peer levels, according to industry representatives.

April 12, 2019
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Spring Snowstorm Buries Midwest, Tornadoes Possible in South

Strong winds and more snow hit the Midwest on April 12 after a spring storm buried several states in snow and created dangerous travel conditions, while forecasters warned of potential weekend tornadoes in the South.

April 12, 2019
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

More Women See Roles Expanding on Family Farms

As the average U.S. farmer ages, more women are stepping up as decision makers to help feed a booming global population.

April 12, 2019
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Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont Pitches Fewer Tolls Than Originally Planned

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has revealed that an updated plan for toll roads in his state will involve no more than 50 tolling gantries, fewer than had been proposed in an early plan.

April 12, 2019
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Consumer Sentiment Falls as Outlook for Economy Weakens

U.S. consumer sentiment fell in April for the first time in three months, missing estimates, as the long-term economic outlook dropped to the lowest in more than a year and enthusiasm over tax cuts waned.

April 12, 2019
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi Eyes as Much as $2 Trillion for Infrastructure

WASHINGTON 鈥 On April 4, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi dialed up the president and requested a meeting. She talked to Donald Trump about working together on an infrastructure package.

April 12, 2019
GovernmentSafety

DOT Announces $25 Million for Flood-Ravaged Nebraska

Nebraska will receive millions in federal funds to repair infrastructure that has been damaged by severe flooding in the region.

April 12, 2019
GovernmentBusiness

Road Builders Coalition Visits Washington in May to Push for Trust Fund Fix

The Transportation Construction Coalition of road builders and labor unions is scheduled to meet for its annual advocacy meeting in Washington next month to call for long-term funding for infrastructure projects nationwide.

April 12, 2019
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Editorial: Keeping Up With the 鈥楬ands鈥 of Time

The notion of being a 鈥渉ands-on鈥 worker still carries weight in professional circles. Increasingly, though, some of the things that once were decidedly 鈥渉ands-on鈥 are becoming much more 鈥渉ands-off鈥 thanks to the march of technological innovation.

April 11, 2019

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