Postmaster General Louis DeJoy was ordered by a court to halt operational changes at the U.S. Postal Service that triggered fear of a botched tally of mail-in ballots during the presidential election, Washington state’s attorney general said.
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FHWA Issues Emergency Funding for Fire-Ravaged States
The Federal Highway Administration has directed funding to assist with repairing infrastructure that has been damaged by wildfires in Oregon and California.
September 17, 2020Consumer Spending Rises in August
While the trucking industry’s financial health continues to excel, the overall U.S. economy is trying to gain momentum.
September 17, 2020NHTSA Officials Emphasize Partnerships, Data
Representatives of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s regional offices stressed the importance of collaborating with traditional and non-traditional partners.
September 17, 2020Congressional Transportation Leaders Back One-Year Extension of FAST Act
Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), the top transportation policy authorizers on Capitol Hill, have indicated support for extending the provisions in the 2015 FAST Act highway law for a 12-month duration.
September 17, 2020Gulf Coast Braces for Second Round of Flooding in Sally’s Wake
91ÊÓÆµowners and businesses along the soggy Gulf Coast began cleaning up Sept. 17 in the wake of Hurricane Sally, even as the region braced for a delayed, second round of flooding in the coming days from rivers and creeks swollen by the storm’s heavy rains.
September 17, 2020White House Supports More Airline Aid, Meadows Says
President Donald Trump would support narrow legislation to provide more financial aid to airlines, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said after meeting with industry executives Sept. 17.
September 17, 2020US Jobless Claims Resume Drop in Sign of Gradual Improvement
The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits resumed its decline, signaling a gradual improvement in the battered labor market.
September 17, 2020White House Telegraphs Willingness to Increase Stimulus Offer
The White House strongly signaled Sept. 16 that it is willing to increase its offer in talks with Democrats and that Senate Republicans should go along in order to seal a stimulus deal in the next week to 10 days.
September 16, 2020Arizona, Wisconsin Earn 'C' Grades on ASCE Report Cards
The American Society of Civil Engineers infrastructure report cards for Wisconsin and Arizona reflected mediocre cumulative grades.
September 16, 2020