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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

Democrats Call On Trump Administration to Extend Federal Schedule

Disruptions to the way of life due to the coronavirus pandemic prompted the Democratic leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives to insist the Office of Management and Budget extend federal agencies’ deadlines for public comment periods on proposed rulemakings.

April 3, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Pelosi Looks to Infrastructure for Next Coronavirus Crisis Response

House Democrats’ next legislative response to the coronavirus pandemic will focus on reviving long-standing infrastructure priorities, such as improving freight and commuter mobility.

April 1, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Transportation Nominees Await Action in Senate

The consideration of senior transportation nominees is among the pending matters before a Republican-led Senate scheduled to resume its legislative agenda April 20.

March 31, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

FCC Extends 5.9 GHz Spectrum Proposal Comment Deadline

The Federal Communications Commission recently extended the opportunity to reply to comments on its proposed rulemaking to dedicate a significant aspect of auto safety airwaves for broadband uses.

March 30, 2020
Government

Trump Announces Social Distancing Guidelines Through April 30

After suggesting a portion of the country could carry on with minimal interruptions by mid-April, President Donald Trump acknowledged over the weekend getting back to business as usual by that time is simply not realistic. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

March 30, 2020
Government

Senate Confirms Katherine Lemos to Head Chemical Safety Board

The Senate on March 23 confirmed Katherine Lemos to become chairwoman of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board.

March 27, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Points to Potential for Resuming Daily Operations by Easter

With Congress seeking to help stabilize the economy by advancing a $2 trillion rescue measure this week, President Donald Trump suggested a significant portion of the country’s operations, such as freight and passenger transportation networks, could resume as early as Easter, which falls on April 12 this year.

March 25, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

$2.2 Trillion Stimulus Plan Aids Small Businesses, Families

The $2.2 trillion economic rescue plan advanced by Congress will target aspects of the supply chain and commercial transportation networks that are struggling after the coronavirus pandemic crippled much of the country’s economy.

March 24, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

House Leaders Call for Commerce Grants Amid Crisis

In an address to the nation, the transportation leader in the U.S. House of Representatives emphasized the critical role of commercial drivers during the coronavirus pandemic.

March 23, 2020
GovernmentSafety

Trump Optimistic Economic Stimulus Will Advance

While Republicans and Democrats disagree on certain priorities in a $1.8 trillion economic stimulus package, President Donald Trump recently expressed optimism about its chances of advancing through the chambers this week. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

March 23, 2020