Topic – Congress

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  LaHood: Super Committee failure will hit transpo funds

  Cuts would come next October

  David Crossley, Nov 22, 11.

  US DOT Secretary Ray LaHood warned budget cuts triggered by the failure of the Super Committee could impact transportation funding next year

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  FAA remains partially shut down

  Jobs and airports closing

  Jay Blazek Crossley, Aug 03, 11.

  Because Congress has not passed legislation to continue its funding, the Federal Aviation Administration partially shuts down, closing some airports & jobs.

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  AASHTO leader sees transportation bill in July

  Greatly diminished funds

  David Crossley, Jun 17, 11.

  The head of AASHTO said committees in Congress will approve legislation in July for a multi-year funding plan for highway and transit.

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  Report: Texas pols lead nation in funding from highway groups

  Almost $13 million in 2008

  Vilas Bhuchar, Nov 16, 09.

  The national report suggests that campaign financing has led politicians to fund new construction instead of fixing the nation's crumbling infrastructure.

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  Earl Blumenauer

  Livable Communities

  US Congressman, Oregon’s 3rd Congressional district, Oct 20, 09.

  Launching A Livable Communities Task Force in Congress

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  Bill would establish specific national transportation objectives

  Lays out precise targets

  Steve Hawley, Jun 12, 09.

  New measures aim to reduce congestion, delays, vehicle miles traveled, and greenhouse gas emissions while increasing walking, biking, and transit services.

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