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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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Report Shows Connecticut鈥檚 Aging Bridges Need Repair, Funding

Maintaining Connecticut鈥檚 aging bridges will be difficult as the state鈥檚 population and number of vehicle miles traveled increases, according to a recent report from The Road Information Program.

September 25, 2018
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Construction on Keystone XL Pipeline Set to Start in 2019

LINCOLN, Neb. 鈥 The developer of the Keystone XL oil pipeline plans to start construction next year, after a U.S. State Department review ordered by a federal judge concluded that major environmental damage from a leak is unlikely and could quickly be mitigated, a company spokesman said Sept. 24.

September 25, 2018
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House to Take Up FAA Bill as Early as Sept. 26

A five-year bill that would authorize federal aviation programs set to expire at the end of the month could be called up for a vote in the U.S. House as early as Sept. 26.

September 25, 2018
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China Official Says Talks Impossible With 鈥楿S Holding Knife鈥

BEIJING 鈥 China cannot hold talks with Washington on ending their escalating trade dispute while the United States 鈥渉olds a knife鈥 to Beijing鈥檚 neck by imposing tariff hikes, a Chinese official said Sept. 25.

September 25, 2018
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Shipping Lobby Proposes Phased Start to Historic Fuel Change

The shipping industry is pressing for a phased start when new rules governing vessel fuel take effect in less than 16 months鈥 time.

September 25, 2018
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WTO Chief Urges Nations to Avert Trade War

BERLIN 鈥 The whole international community has a responsibility to reduce tensions and avert a full trade war, which would produce 鈥渘o winners,鈥 according to the head of the World Trade Organization.

September 25, 2018
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US 91视频 Prices Rise at Slowest Pace in Nearly a Year

WASHINGTON 鈥 U.S. home prices rose in July at the slowest pace in 10 months as home sales have stumbled amid higher mortgage rates.

September 25, 2018
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Trump Plan to Roll Back Fuel Standards to Get Second Hearing

FRESNO, Calif. 鈥 The Trump administration鈥檚 proposal to roll back national fuel-economy standards was headed for its second public hearing a day after California officials and scores of speakers blasted it as a danger to the environment and public health.

September 25, 2018
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Tariffs Could Spur Early Imports, Higher Inventories

LONG BEACH, Calif. 鈥 Retailers speaking at the Intermodal Association of North America鈥檚 Intermodal Expo 2018 said they could move up product shipments due to tariffs being placed on China.

September 24, 2018
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Capitol Agenda for the Week of Sept. 24: Here's What Makes Autumn Awesome

Fall is kicking in, which means ATA's Management Conference & Exhibition must be just around the corner. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

September 24, 2018

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