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Eugene Mulero

Eugene Mulero

Senior Reporter

Eugene Mulero is a senior reporter at Transport Topics where he reports on Congress, trends in intermodal connectivity and federal elections.


GovernmentBusinessSafety

Mitch McConnell’s Criticized Pandemic Relief Bill Fails to Secure Senate Vote

A new economic relief proposal by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell fell short of passage in the chamber by a vote of 52-47.

September 9, 2020
GovernmentTechnologyEquipment

House Panel Considers Rural Energy Aid Bill

Legislation meant to assist rural electric cooperatives was scheduled for consideration by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee on Sept. 9.

September 8, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Parties Paint Divergent Picture of Future During Conventions

The presidential conventions painted starkly different pictures of the business and transportation landscapes that the candidates are promising voters come November.

August 27, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Climate Change Debate Adds to Busy Fall Congressional Agenda

By recently proposing to reduce emissions, invest in communities and add millions of new jobs, Senate Democrats intend to add climate change to the list of pertinent policy matters before Congress this fall.

August 27, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Touts Infrastructure Permitting Reforms

The administration’s recent aim at advancing infrastructure projects through environmental permitting changes was touted by President Donald Trump.

August 25, 2020
GovernmentSafety

FMCSA Awards $80 Million to States’ Motor Vehicle Safety Efforts

Nearly $80 million was awarded to educational entities and state agencies for commercial motor vehicle safety efforts, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced this month.

August 21, 2020
BusinessLogistics

ATA Expands With Moving and Storage Conference, Council

Stakeholders from the moving and storage industries have been made part of two groups that American Trucking Associations’ executive committee recently voted to create.

August 20, 2020
Government

Infrastructure Investments Possible Under Biden, Sen. Chuck Schumer Says

The top Democrat in the U.S. Senate argued investments in infrastructure networks would be achievable in Congress under a Joe Biden administration and Democratic majority.

August 19, 2020
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Infrastructure Stakeholders to Host Forum in September

Groups and institutions consistently urging policymakers to dedicate additional funds for freight and commuter corridors will host “United for Infrastructure,” scheduled for the week of Sept. 14.

August 18, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

DeFazio Calls for Ouster of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy

Rep. Peter DeFazio, chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives’ transportation panel, is among the elected officials calling on the head of the country’s Postal Service to step down.

August 17, 2020