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Shippers, Third Parties Oppose FMCSA’s Proposed Rules Against Truck Driver “Coercion”
February 18, 2015
Shippers and transportation intermediaries are opposing a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposal designed against putting undue pressure on truck drivers to violate hours of service and other rules.
White House Outlines Transportation Plan
January 11, 2015
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx speaks at the the Transportation Research Board annual meeting in Washington.
FCC Chair Tom Wheeler Hints Net Neutrality Rules Will Treat Broadband as a Utility
January 9, 2015
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Wednesday, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler signaled that he will move to protect Net Neutrality by reclassifying Internet-access service under Title II of the Communications Act.
How Congress Is ‘Killing Our Transportation System’
July 22, 2014
The Senate is expected to vote on highway funding proposals this week, including an $11 billion measure the House approved last week that would keep the fund solvent through May 2015.
Jon Stewart Tackles the Highway Funding Fight
July 18, 2014
Stewart took Congress to task failing to pass a multi-year extension that transportation advocates have argued would allow the nation to make more progress on fixing its aging infrastructure.
Economic Analysis of the Transportation Infrastructure Investment
July 14, 2014
The federal government's current level of spending on transportation projects is about $50 billion, which infrastructure advocates say is barely enough to maintain the current state of the nation's roads and bridges.
Network Neutrality, Broadband Discrimination
June 3, 2014
The goal of this paper was to make an initial case for a broadband discrimination regime as an alternative to the structural remedy of open access to achieve the goal of network neutrality.
Report From The Commission To The European Council
May 6, 2014
Trade and Investment Barriers Report 2014 - This report underlines again that barriers to access the markets of the EU’s strategic partners continue to persist in various ways.
Closing the European Trade Barrier Gaps
May 6, 2014
As the EU slowly recovers from its economic doldrums, member nations vie for U.S. investment and logistical services while shippers increase their willingness to enlarge operations on the continent.
GROW AMERICA Act
May 2, 2014
The GROW AMERICA Act will provide rail with a predictable, dedicated funding source and the tools needed to drive the next generation of rail safety and development.
Secretary Foxx Sends Transportation Bill to Congress
May 2, 2014
GROW AMERICA Act would create jobs, provide certainty for country’s future growth.
Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee to Hold Hearings on Amazon Drones
December 2, 2013
Amazon's plans for using drones to deliver packages is just one example of the potential this technology offers consumers, and a reflection of the ingenuity of American business.
Transportation Regulatory Update
August 27, 2013
Congress leaves Washington during the month of August and this provides a great opportunity to review the transportation regulatory agenda. Here is a brief update on a few hot topics.
Deadline: July 9, 2013 – CBP Begins Liquidated Damages Phase of ISF Enforcement – Are You Ready?
July 3, 2013
Starting on July 9, 2013, liquidated damages of $5,000 per violation will be issued for inaccurate, incomplete, or untimely filings. CBP may also withhold the release or transfer of cargo for which an ISF has not been filed. Noncompliant cargo will also be subject to further inspections.
What Does It Really Mean to Be College and Work Ready?
June 15, 2013
The nation is, at long last, engaged in a serious discussion of what it might take to make sure that our students leave high school college and career ready. But what exactly, does that mean? Almost three years ago, we decided to find out, by looking at the levels of mathematics and English language literacy high school graduates need to succeed in their first year in our community colleges.