President Joe Biden announced on June 24 that âwe have a deal,â signaling a bipartisan agreement on a $953 billion infrastructure plan that would achieve his top legislative priority and validate his efforts to reach across the political aisle.
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Infrastructure Deal Closer With Biden, Senators Meeting June 24
President Joe Biden and a group of bipartisan senators are close to agreement on a $559 billion infrastructure plan that would fulfill one of his top priorities, according to lawmakers and officials familiar with the discussions.
June 24, 2021Colonial Pipeline Sued for Gas Crisis From Ransomware Attack
Colonial Pipeline Co. was sued by a gas station seeking to represent thousands more over the ransomware attack in May that paralyzed the U.S. East Coastâs flow of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.
June 22, 2021Diesel Price Virtually Unchanged
The national average price for a gallon of diesel fuel remained virtually unchanged, nudging up just one-tenth of a cent to $3.287, according to Energy Information Administration data released June 21.
June 21, 2021Some Denver Gas Stations Have Been Running Short of Fuel
Dozens of gasoline stations in Denver and southern Colorado ran dry last weekend as a shortage of truck drivers and pipeline work delayed fuel supplies.
June 21, 2021Biden Wonât Accept Gas Tax in Latest Infrastructure Plan
President Joe Biden still sees sticking points in a draft bipartisan Senate infrastructure plan, as top aides warned June 21 that they continue to explore other legislative pathways and will not support certain tax increases as part of a final deal.
June 21, 2021Shipping Watchdog Urged to Speed Up Pace on Emission Curbs
Trafigura Group said the shipping industryâs regulator needs to act with âlightning speedâ to cut carbon emissions from an industry that spews more C02 into the atmosphere each year than France and the U.K. combined.
June 21, 2021Sen. Manchin Cites âGrave Concernsâ About US âGoing to the EVâ
WASHINGTON â U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, a conservative Democrat whose vote is key to any infrastructure deal in the narrowly divided Senate, expressed âgrave concernsâ June 15 about the Biden administrationâs drive to boost adoption of electric vehicles.
June 16, 2021Democrats Prepare Go-It-Alone Approach on Infrastructure
WASHINGTON â Patience running thin, Democratic leaders are laying the groundwork for a go-it-alone approach on President Joe Bidenâs big jobs and families infrastructure plans even as the White House continues negotiating with Republicans on a much more scaled-back $1 trillion proposal.
June 16, 2021John Kerry: Carbon Capture âKey Toolâ to Curb Factory Emissions
Carbon capture is emerging as a key strategy for curbing greenhouse-gas emissions from heavy industry, according to U.S. climate envoy John Kerry.
June 15, 2021