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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

House Passes Workforce Bill

Legislation meant to facilitate access to employment opportunities and training for individuals in the marketplace was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives this month.

May 23, 2022
GovernmentBusinessFuel

House Passes Fuel Price Gouging Bill

Legislation that aims to expand federal provisions against price gouging in the marketplace for gasoline and other fuels passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 19.

May 19, 2022
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

House Panel Approves Water Bill

Legislation that would approve dozens of projects and studies under the purview of the Army Corps of Engineers was advanced by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 18.

May 19, 2022
Government

Senate Confirms Senior USDOT Officials

Nominees to fill senior roles at the U.S. Department of Transportation recently were confirmed by the Senate. John Putnam was approved to serve as general counsel, and Vicky Wassmer was approved as chief financial officer.

May 17, 2022
EquipmentSafety

Qualifying for Nationals Requires Well-Rounded Performance, Chairman Says

Theres more to a state qualifier than showcasing ones safety driving skills in a bid to advance to the National Truck Driving Championships.

May 13, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Congress Kicks Off Final Negotiations on Supply Chain, Semiconductor Bill

Congressional policymakers formally kicked off negotiations on comprehensive legislation meant to facilitate domestic production of semiconductors and improve the movement of freight at ports.

May 12, 2022
GovernmentBusiness

Sen. Carper Highlights Environmental Infrastructure Efforts

The top transportation policymaker in the U.S. Senate touted a White House agencys role in enhancing the environmental permitting process and responding to climate change.

May 12, 2022
Government

Buttigieg Touts Infrastructure Grants Proposal

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg pointed to grants proposed by the Biden White House for fiscal 2023 as funding that potentially could modernize major aspects of the countrys mobility network.

May 10, 2022
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Senate Panel Advances Water Infrastructure Bill

Legislation designed to enhance funding for the countrys commercial waterways was easily approved by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee this month.

May 9, 2022
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Congressional Leaders Eye Legislation Targeting Fuel Prices

With the traditional start of the busy summer driving season fast approaching, congressional leaders are taking aim at rising gasoline prices.

May 4, 2022