US to Release 50 Million Barrels of Oil to Ease Energy Costs
President Joe Biden on Nov. 23 ordered 50 million barrels of oil released from the nation’s strategic reserve to help bring down energy costs, in coordination with other major energy consuming nations, including China, India and the United Kingdom.
November 23, 2021US Poised to Release Oil From Reserve With Other Nations
President Joe Biden is preparing to announce a release of oil from the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve in concert with several other countries as soon as Nov. 23, according to people familiar with the plan.
November 22, 2021Diesel Dips for First Time Since September
The national average price for a gallon of diesel reversed course as it dropped for the first time in more than two months, falling 1 cent to $3.724 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 22.
November 22, 2021USDOT Highlights State Benefits in $1T Infrastructure Law
A state-by-state summary and analysis from the U.S. Department of Transportation of the recently enacted $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill highlights funding provisions tucked in the law.
November 22, 2021Florida Gov. DeSantis Wants Six-Month State Gas Tax Halt Next Year
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Nov. 22 he wants to zero out the state’s gas tax for six months and deliver $1 billion of tax relief at the pump so Florida residents can deal with rising costs that are eating into their household budgets.
November 22, 2021Thanksgiving Travel to Challenge Airlines as Demand Returns
Air traffic for the Thanksgiving holiday is expected to approach pre-pandemic levels and travelers are likely considering their plans with some dread, given fresh memories about thousands of canceled flights.
November 22, 2021USDOT Awards $1B in Grants for Infrastructure Projects
Infrastructure projects around the country linked to freight and passenger networks were awarded nearly $1 billion in federal grants, the U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced.
November 22, 2021US Capitol Christmas Tree Journey 2021
Photos: The 2021 Capitol Christmas Tree began its journey in California on Oct. 23, in the Mad River Ranger District of the Six Rivers National Forest. It was driven cross-country by the official designated tour carrier, System Transport, a division of Trans-System Inc. and arrived in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 19.
November 22, 2021Teamwork Brings US Capitol Christmas Tree Cheer
WASHINGTON — A truckload of holiday cheer has appeared at the U.S. Capitol Building with the arrival of an 84-foot white fir, made possible by committed industry partnerships.
November 22, 2021Democrats’ $2 Trillion Social, Climate Bill Passes House
WASHINGTON — A fractious House handed President Joe Biden a marquee victory Nov. 19 by approving a roughly $2 trillion social and environment bill, as Democrats cast aside disputes that for months had stalled the measure and hampered efforts to sell their priorities to voters.
November 19, 2021