Tags: House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Why gas prices have spiked – American Maritime Partnership
In a letter to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) outlined the reasons for recent spikes in gasoline prices, noting that the cost of shipping has no impact on the price at the pump.
To ... Read More...
The Shuster Years, Part 2
Bud Shuster
When I learned that Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) would serve as the next chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (for more on Shuster's appointment, click here), I was quickly reminded of another Shuster to fill ... Read More...
Pa. Congressman Altmire supports passenger rail funding
U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (Pa.-04), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, is publicly lauding that private funding had been secured for a commuter rail line in western Pennsylvania.
Congressman Altmire has been a strong supporter of the passenger ... Read More...
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A day at the quarry
By Tina Grady Barbaccia, News and Digital Editor
More than 50 Helm Group (Conmat Inc.) volunteers helped Freeport, Ill.-based Dwyer Quarry put on its second annual Quarry Day on Sept. 18. The event is designed to provide ... Read More...
Oberstar ousted, Chip Cravaack takes over
It looks like it's out with the old and in with the new.
After serving eighteen terms, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sen. James "Jim" Oberstar (D-Minn.) has lost to Republican Chip Cravaack.
Oberstar lost by just more than 4,000 votes, ... Read More...
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Is Obama’s $50 billion infrastructure proposal just a shot of adrenaline?
The proposal would address “long-overdue” infrastructure investments, but new transportation bill still ... Read More...
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Stone mining exempt from mine safety bill
By Tina Grady Barbaccia, News and Digital Editor
After another tragic coal mine explosion, the aggregates industry ... Read More...
Knife River CEO: ‘A need for real jobs meeting real needs’
National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) Chairman Bill Schneider, president and CEO of Knife River Corp., testified July 27 before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on the status of the stimulus and impacts on the aggregates industry.
Schneider ... Read More...
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