Tag: U.S. Department of Transportation

Capitol Report (Nov. 15): Trump Makes Special Announcement; Texas Governor Declares Invasion

November 15, 2022
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A big announcement may be coming from former President Donald Trump Tuesday evening. NTD is on the ground at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida. The governor of Texas on Tuesday declared an invasion at the southern border. What does that mean, and what actions are coming? A recount in the Arizona governor race could be…

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Airline Chaos Could Persist Until 2024, Despite Efforts to Cure Woes

September 11, 2022
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After a record-breaking summer of angst, aggravation, and anger at America’s airports, little relief may be in sight. The problem came into sharper focus during the past few weeks with airline complaints in May and June soaring 270 percent above pre-pandemic levels. While airlines and federal officials recently announced improved customer service and information-sharing practices…

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Port of Los Angeles, Inglewood Receive $119 Million Federal Transportation Grants

August 10, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—The Port of Los Angeles and Inglewood will receive grants from a U.S. Department of Transportation Program to rebuild infrastructure, and Senators Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein said Aug. 10 that it will improve safety and benefit the California economy. The grants—totaling more than $119 million—are part of a program funding eight local governments,…

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Biden Administration Spends $5 Billion on Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, No Help on Gas Prices

June 21, 2022
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The vast majority of the driving public in the United States uses traditional gas powered vehicles, but the Biden administration is focused on the transportation problems of electric vehicles (EVs), namely the scarcity of charging stations in many areas, rather than tackling record high gas prices. California has 13,452 EV charging stations, the most of…

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