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Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow whats happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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Secretary Chao to Keynote Infrastructure Week

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is scheduled to headline this years Infrastructure Week starting May 14.

April 24, 2018
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Trump Pushing Hard to Reach NAFTA Agreement

With critical political deadlines fast approaching, the Trump administration is racing to strike a deal on a revamped North American Free Trade Agreement by early May with an eye toward forcing a congressional vote on a new pact by the end of the year.

April 24, 2018
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Opinion: Safety Culture Falls Outside Government Purview

Should the federal government be measuring your companys safety culture? The short answer is no. Absolutely not.

April 24, 2018
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Trump Says Mnuchin Going to China to Negotiate Trade in Days

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will depart for China to negotiate over U.S. trade disputes within days, President Donald Trump said.

April 24, 2018
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Diesel Climbs 2.9瞽 to $3.133 in Fifth Straight Increase

The U.S. average retail price of diesel fuel rose 2.9 cents to $3.133 a gallon as the benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude oil price closed at $68.93 a barrel April 23, a jump of $5.92.

April 23, 2018
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US Hints at China Truce as World Warns of Trade-War Threat

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said hes considering a trip to China amid a trade dispute with Beijing that finance chiefs warn could derail the global economic upswing.

April 23, 2018
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While Trump Has His Eye on Gasoline, Diesel Price Is Sneaking Up

As national average gasoline pump prices climb to near $3 a gallon for the first time since late 2014, the President Donald Trump made it known that he wont stand for OPECs cartel tricks. Bad news, Mr. President: Diesel prices are there.

April 23, 2018
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Capitol Agenda for the Week of April 23: Denham Amendment

Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Calif.), Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and Rep. Jim Costa (D-Calif.) are seeking consideration on the House floor for an amendment that aims to clarify regulations related to motor carriers in a 1994 aviation policy law. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

April 23, 2018
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USDOT Announces BUILD Program to Replace TIGER

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced a replacement for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grants.

April 23, 2018
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Several Members of Congress Send Letters Asking EPA to Drop Proposal to Repeal Glider Kit Regulation

Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle have written three letters to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt asking him to reconsider his proposal to repeal an Obama administration regulation that would limit the number of glider kits manufactured each year.

April 20, 2018