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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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Foreign Chipmakers Could Get Funding Aid, Raimondo Says

President Joe Biden will ultimately decide whether foreign chip producers will receive some of the $52 billion in funding planned to help ease the shortage that has hammered manufacturing, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said.

July 28, 2021
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At Mack Trucks Plant, Biden Promotes Manufacturing

MACUNGIE, Pa. 鈥 President Joe Biden pledged to increase investments in American companies and workforce training during a visit to the Mack Lehigh Valley Operations facility July 28. The trip anchored the White House鈥檚 鈥淢ade in America Week鈥 campaign.

July 28, 2021
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Senate GOP Moves Forward on $1T Infrastructure Bill

WASHINGTON 鈥 President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators reached agreement July 28 on a $1 trillion infrastructure package, with the Senate ready to begin consideration of a key part of the administration's agenda.

July 28, 2021
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Federal Judge Dismisses Charges Against Former Pilot Flying J Executives

A federal judge on July 28 granted a request by federal prosecutors to dismiss criminal charges against former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood and two other former company executives, all of whom were scheduled to be retried early next year on charges related to a massive diesel fuel rebate scheme.

July 28, 2021
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US Senate Transportation Policymakers Press for Pipeline Security

The leaders of the U.S. Senate鈥檚 freight committee called on the Biden administration, congressional colleagues and private industry stakeholders to enhance security operations following the cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline.

July 28, 2021
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ATA, Freight Stakeholders Push Back on US Senate鈥檚 PRO Act

Freight stakeholders are voicing opposition to a bill currently being debated in the U.S. Senate that aims to make changes to federal classification for workers.

July 28, 2021
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Federal Prosecutors Seek to Dismiss Charges Against Pilot Flying J Executives

Federal prosecutors have asked a federal judge to dismiss criminal charges against former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood and two other former company executives, all of whom were scheduled to be retried early next year on charges related to a massive diesel fuel rebate scheme.

July 28, 2021
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Indiana 鈥楾rooper in a Truck鈥 Day Nabs Texting, Speeding Drivers

Who would have suspected that four tractor-trailers rolling down Indiana interstates earlier this month had a state trooper in the passenger鈥檚 seat?

July 28, 2021
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US Moves to Better Protect Infrastructure From Cyberthreats

WASHINGTON 鈥 The Biden administration is eyeing ways to harden cybersecurity defenses for critical infrastructure, announcing July 28 the development of performance goals and a voluntary public-private partnership to protect core sectors.

July 28, 2021
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Boeing Climbs on First Profit Since 2019 as COVID, Max Woes Ease

Boeing Co. earned a profit for the first time in nearly two years, surprising Wall Street and hinting at a potential turnaround after one of the worst financial crises in the planemaker鈥檚 centurylong history. The shares jumped.

July 28, 2021

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