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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 what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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Buttigieg Says Both UAW, Big Three Automakers Can Win

The United Auto Workers and Detroit’s Big Three can all notch wins in contract negotiations, with workers securing strong raises while the carmakers keep thriving, Pete Buttigieg said.

September 25, 2023
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FTC Poised to Sue Amazon for Antitrust Violations

The Federal Trade Commission is expected to sue Amazon for antitrust violations next week, according to people familiar with the matter — the agency’s fourth swipe at the retail giant in 2023.

September 22, 2023
Government

White House Preparing for Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON — The White House is preparing to direct federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left town for the weekend with no plan to keep the government funded.

September 22, 2023
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Freight Executives Press Congress on Trucking Priorities

WASHINGTON — Policy initiatives that could improve economic and legal conditions for the trucking industry were raised during a meeting between family-owned stakeholders and lawmakers.

September 21, 2023
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EPA’s Own Scientists Warn Ethanol Might Not Be Green Enough

The U.S. government’s own scientists on Sept. 21 questioned whether corn-based ethanol is better for the environment than traditional petroleum-based fuels.

September 21, 2023
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Government Contests Fitzgerald Gliders' $83 Million Court Win

A civil jury found in favor of former glider manufacturer Fitzgerald in an $83 million federal tax dispute with the IRS. Federal attorneys haven’t given up on the outcome of the trial.

September 21, 2023
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Buttigieg Emphasizes Supply Chain, Safety at House Hearing

WASHINGTON — The nation’s top transportation officer said the infrastructure law and other administration initiatives are helping to improve freight connectivity and highway safety.

September 21, 2023
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Biden Orders Continued Monitoring of Norfolk Southern

President Joe Biden ordered federal agencies to continue holding Norfolk Southern accountable for its February derailment in eastern Ohio and appoint a FEMA official to oversee East Palestine’s recovery, but he still stopped short of declaring a disaster.

September 21, 2023
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Kentucky Cargo Theft Spike Echoes National Issues

Kentucky law enforcement is warning of a spike in strategic cargo thefts in a trend that reflects a growing national problem.

September 21, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Port Volumes Decline in August

Container volumes trended mostly into negative territory in August at facilities along the Pacific, Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coasts, with a modest gain at the Port of Los Angeles.

September 20, 2023