Topic – Economy
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Bond amendment would strip transit funding
Blank check to highway lobby
Senator Kit Bond of Missouri has introduced an amendment to the economic recovery bill that would strip 7.5 billion headed…
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Green jobs, training increasing
Wind, solar offer new jobs
Green jobs and green job training are on the rise, according to an article in The Nation. Windmills, solar plants,…
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Report: alternative transportation provides economic benefits
Could save $350 billion/year
A new report released by the Victoria Transport Policy Institute indicates that alternative transportation provides significant economic benefits, while highway…
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KTRH interviews David Crossley on high-speed rail
The "Texas T-Bone"
David Crossley of Houston Tomorrow was recently interviewed by KTRH radio about the idea of a high-speed rail system for…
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Nadler amendment passes with voice vote
Adds $3 billion for transit
Amendment adds $3 billion for transit.
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More information available about House, Senate recovery bills
Info from NADO conference call
NADO conference call provides more details.
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Houston may get $113 million in transportation stimulus funds
Will also get TxDOT funding
The funding would be channeled through H-GAC, and the Houston region would also receive some funding from TxDOT.
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Stimulus bill update
Still skewed toward highways
More detailed information is available, and the Nadler amendment increased funding for transit projects.
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