Archive for January, 2014
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Create $50 Billion Infrastructure Bank
January 24, 2014AASHTO Journal (January 24, 2014)
Sens. Michael Bennett (D-CO) and Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO) last week introduced a measure that would help state transportation departments and other transportation organizations finance infrastructure projects while creating jobs and growing the economy.
Read MoreHouse chairman wants transportation bill by August
January 14, 2014
The Hill (January 14, 2014)
House Transportation Committee Chairman Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) said on Tuesday that he wants the House to pass a new transportation funding bill by August to allow time for conference negotiations with the Senate.
Read MoreVIDEO: LaHood, Rendell make bipartisan push to revitalize America’s infrastructure
January 8, 2014PBS NewsHour (January 8, 2014)
VIDEO: A bipartisan group of former lawmakers is making a push to revitalize America’s roads and bridges. Judy Woodruff talks to the co-chairs of Building America’s Future, former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell and former Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, about the advantages of investing in the nation’s infrastructure.
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