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Senators Urge Prosecution of Alleged Oil Industry Collusion

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and 22 other Democratic senators are calling on the Department of Justice to “use every tool” at its disposal to prevent and prosecute alleged collusion and price-fixing in the oil industry.

May 30, 2024
GovernmentSafety

Senate Approves Joe Goffman to Lead EPA Air Pollution Office

WASHINGTON — The Senate has approved Joe Goffman to lead the EPA's air pollution office just as the agency is set to finalize rules over emissions from power plants and cars and trucks.

February 1, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Congress Approves Short-Term Bill, Averts Shutdown

Ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays, Congress gave final approval to a temporary funding package that pushes a fight over the budget into the new year.

November 16, 2023
Government

Senate Could Consider FY24 Transportation Bill Next Week

Legislation to fund the U.S. Department of Transportation through fiscal 2024 will be considered in the Senate as early as the week of Sept. 11.

September 7, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Senate Committee Advances PRO Act on Worker Classifications

A Senate panel on June 21 approved legislation that would seek to update federal classifications for workers.

June 22, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Senate Overturns Biden’s Anti-Smog Rules for Big Rigs

The Senate voted to overturn President Joe Biden’s pollution limits for big rigs that Republicans said were too aggressive, but were heralded by environmentalists as long overdue.

April 27, 2023
Government

Montana Nixes GOP Plan That Targeted Tester’s Senate Seat

BILLINGS, Mont. — A proposed change to next year’s Montana U.S. Senate primary that could have hurt Democratic Sen. Jon Tester’s reelection chances is likely dead.

April 19, 2023
Government

Senate Leaders Champion Biden’s Budget Proposal

Capitol Agenda: Democratic leaders in the Senate touted the Biden administration’s budget plan for boosting safety and supply chain connectivity.

March 13, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Bhatt Confirmed to Lead Federal Highway Administration

Shailen Bhatt was confirmed as the 21st administrator of the Federal Highway Administration by the U.S. Senate, the Department of Transportation announced Dec. 8.

December 8, 2022