The Government Accountability Office released a report June 25 to the House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that urges the U.S. Coast Guard to improve data collection to… Read More
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A federal court ruled against President Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs, rejecting his claim that presidents have such power under a 1977 emergency economic powers law. Based in… Read More
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has dismissed Bayou La Batre, Ala.-based Steiner Construction Company’s latest protest over a contract awarded to Birdon America of Denver, Colo., for the… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Citing a looming deadline, the conservative Freedom Caucus laid out its demands on backing a stopgap funding measure to avoid a government shutdown. Those demands ruled out… Read More
Our attention was caught by an item in this week’s Washington Waves regarding processing times for mariner credentials and documents. The Government Accountability Office is recommending that the Coast… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Congress adjourned for its annual August break, leaving the heavy lifting on government funding until they get back after Labor Day. House Republican leaders managed to… Read More
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has denied protests filed against the awarding of a contract to Denver, Colo.-based Birdon America Inc. for the construction of a new… Read More
Washington, D.C.—A federal watchdog agency told Congress the Maritime Administration (MarAd) should develop regulations to enforce cargo preference requirements intended to support the U.S.-flag shipping industry. Those… Read More
Washington, D.C.—President Joe Biden has signed a “Made in America” executive order reiterating his strong support for the Jones Act, American vessels and U.S. ports. Echoing a theme… Read More
Washington, D.C.—President Donald Trump signed into law a stopgap spending bill to keep federal agencies funded through December 11 and avoid a government shutdown. With only hours left… Read More