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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.


Government

USDOT IG Nominee Eric Soskin Affirms Investigative Role

President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation’s internal watchdog division told senators that if confirmed he would pursue investigations without bias.

August 6, 2020
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‘Kumbaya Moment’ Unlikely in Next COVID-19 Bill, McConnell Says

Partisan disagreements about the degree of assistance to provide various groups and industries have delayed a COVID-19 relief package.

August 5, 2020
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Senate Panel to Consider USDOT IG Nominee Eric Soskin

President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation’s internal watchdog division is scheduled to appear before a Senate panel Aug. 6.

August 4, 2020
Government

Senate Highway Policy Panel Examines Telework’s Potential

Work from home? The Senate's highway policy committee sees the environmental benefits of it, even after the COVID-19 pandemic passes. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

August 3, 2020
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House Advances Water Infrastructure Policy Bill

A water infrastructure policy bill that found bipartisan backing was easily advanced by the U.S. House of Representatives on July 29.

August 3, 2020
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Lawmakers Highlight Supply Chain Concerns Amid Pandemic

House lawmakers recently pointed to the need for enhancing the manufacturing environment for products and equipment to avoid future disruptions along supply chains affected during the coronavirus pandemic.

July 31, 2020
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House Lawmakers Examine FEMA’s Disaster Response Policies

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted several congressional transportation leaders to examine the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s ability to assist citizens during events that impede access to freight and passenger corridors.

July 30, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

New COVID-19 Stimulus With Transportation Aid Stuck in Congress

With much of the country looking to Washington for assistance, slow-moving negotiations on the next COVID-19 economic stimulus package have been marked by partisan disagreements.

July 28, 2020
Government

Portland on the Mind of US House Transportation Leader Peter DeFazio

The to-do list of the top transportation policymaker in the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrat Peter DeFazio, now includes addressing the federal response in his home state of Oregon. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

July 27, 2020
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Senators Advance Diesel-Reduction Program

A program meant to improve air quality by reducing diesel emissions was included in the annual defense authorization bill the Senate passed July 23.

July 24, 2020