Government

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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.

Business, Government

New Home Sales Drop 2.5%

New home sales fell 2.5% in May, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

June 25, 2008
Business, Government

Durable Goods Orders Unchanged in May

Durable goods orders were unchanged in May, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

June 25, 2008
Business, Safety, Government

ATA Calls for Reliable Oil Supply

An American Trucking Associations official urged Congress and the Bush administration to implement a comprehensive plan to increase domestic oil supplies and ensure an affordable supply of oil for the nation’s 3.5 million truck drivers.

June 25, 2008
Government, Business, Safety

Minn. Bridge Has Half of Its Concrete Sections

Workers on Tuesday put into place the 60th of 120 concrete sections on the new Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis, keeping the work on course for completion ahead of schedule, the Associated Press reported.

June 24, 2008
Fuel, Government, Business

Teamsters Support Bill Aimed at Curbing Fuel Speculation

The Teamsters Union said Tuesday it supports a Congressional bill to help curb fuel costs.

June 24, 2008
Government, Business

Consumer Confidence Falls to 16-Year Low

Consumer confidence fell to the lowest level in more than 16 years this month, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.

June 24, 2008
Fuel, Government, Business

Teamsters Support Bills Aimed at Curbing Fuel Speculation

The Teamsters Union said Tuesday it supports a Congressional bill to help curb fuel costs.

June 24, 2008
Business, Government

Texas to Strip Smugglers of CDLs

Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) announced an initiative to strip licenses from Texas truck drivers convicted of smuggling illegal weapons, drugs or humans into the United States, the Associated Press reported.

June 24, 2008
Business, Government

Texas to Strip Smugglers of CDLs

Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) announced an initiative to strip licenses from Texas truck drivers convicted of smuggling illegal weapons, drugs or humans into the United States, the Associated Press reported.

June 24, 2008
Business, Safety, Government

Customs Not Likely to Meet Deadline for Screening All U.S.-Bound Containers

The federal agency charged with preventing weapons of mass destruction from entering the United States likely cannot meet a 2012 deadline imposed by Congress and requiring that all U.S.-bound cargo containers be scanned by imaging and radiation equipment before leaving foreign ports.

June 24, 2008