Oil fell below $42 a barrel in New York as OPEC+ gathered to assess its supply deal, with countries struggling to contain the virus that has hurt economies and fuel demand globally.
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Pelosi Calls House Back Into Session to Vote on Postal Bill
Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling the House back into session over the crisis at the U.S. Postal Service, setting up a political showdown amid growing concerns that the Trump White House is trying to undermine the agency ahead of the election.
August 17, 2020Agency OKs $27M to Boost Zero-Emission Vehicles in California
California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District has approved the first installment of $27 million in a program that ultimately will provide up to $90 million to replace higher-polluting Class 8 trucks and port drayage trucks with zero-emission vehicles.
August 17, 2020FMCSA’s Jim Mullen Stepping Down; Wiley Deck to Become Deputy Administrator
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration acting Administrator Jim Mullen will leave his position at the end of August.
August 14, 2020Pennsylvania Transportation Commission OKs 12-Year Investment Plan
The Pennsylvania State Transportation Commission recently updated its transportation program, which outlines plans to direct billions of dollars to future infrastructure projects.
August 14, 2020US Seizes Four Iranian Tankers Carrying Fuel to Venezuela
The U.S. seized four tankers carrying Iranian gasoline bound for Venezuela in an unprecedented move by the Trump administration that carries the potential to destabilize global oil shipments if Iran retaliates.
August 14, 2020Port of Los Angeles Chief Says China to Miss Agriculture Target
The head of the U.S.’ busiest port said China is on track to buy less than one-third of the American agricultural products it promised to purchase in 2020, the first year of a trade pact between the world’s biggest economies.
August 14, 2020Senate Passes Pipelines Policy Bill
The Senate this month passed a bipartisan bill that would reauthorize the agency overseeing pipeline safety across the country.
August 14, 2020Rebound in US Retail Sales Slowed in July Amid Virus Surge
The rebound in U.S. retail sales slowed in July by more than expected, indicating a surge in coronavirus cases and still-high unemployment cooled the economic recovery.
August 14, 2020Uber, Lyft Denied Extended Delay of Driver Labor Ruling in California
Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. failed to persuade a judge to put an extended hold on his order converting their California drivers to employees while they appeal.
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