Archive for January, 2014

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Create $50 Billion Infrastructure Bank

January 24, 2014

AASHTO 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.

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House 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.

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VIDEO: LaHood, Rendell make bipartisan push to revitalize America’s infrastructure

January 8, 2014

PBS 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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