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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

Biden’s Infrastructure Plan in US House by May, Pelosi Says

President Joe Biden’s $2.25 trillion infrastructure proposal is likely to reach the U.S. House of Representatives in May, Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters April 1.

April 2, 2021
Government

Maffei Named Maritime Commission Chairman

The Biden administration tapped Daniel Maffei to lead the Federal Maritime Commission, the agency announced recently.

April 1, 2021
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Biden’s Infrastructure Plan to Total $2.25 Trillion, Include Corporate Tax Hikes

President Joe Biden announced a $2.25 trillion climate change-centric infrastructure plan meant to repair the country’s roads and bridges, and guarantee nationwide access to broadband internet and safe drinking water.

March 31, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Truck Parking Legislation Introduced in US House

A bill designed to facilitate access to parking around the country for commercial vehicles was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

March 30, 2021
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Senate Legislation Targets EV Charging Stations

The Securing America’s Clean Fuels Infrastructure Act, recently introduced by a bipartisan group of senators, would aim to boost investments, including extending current tax incentives for projects through 2029.

March 29, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Secretary Buttigieg Promotes Transformative Infrastructure Plan

The Biden administration is ready to engage with Congress to improve the flow of freight and commuters by modernizing the country’s mobility networks, the nation’s top transportation official told a U.S. House panel March 25.

March 25, 2021
Government

Senate Commerce Committee Chair Looks to Infrastructure Investments

Approving massive investments for transportation projects would significantly improve the country’s economy, Maria Cantwell, chairwoman of the Senate Commerce Committee said at a hearing March 24.

March 24, 2021
GovernmentTechnology

House Transportation Leader Reiterates Opposition to 5.9 GHz Sharing

The top transportation policymaker in the U.S. House of Representatives reaffirmed his opposition to the shift in the transportation safety spectrum space for broadband uses.

March 23, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Sen. Deb Fischer Again Introduces Livestock Hauling Bill

Legislation meant to enhance commercial operations for haulers of livestock and agricultural commodities was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

March 22, 2021
Government

A Year Later: ATA President Spear Reflects on Pandemic

American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear looks back on the industry's response during the early days of COVID-19. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

March 22, 2021