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Democrats Try To Bounce Back From Election Loss Washington Waves

Democrats Try To Bounce Back From Election Loss

November 5, 2021

Washington, D.C.—For President Joe Biden, the lesson from his party’s disappointing showing in off-year elections will be to work harder to get Congress to approve his legislative agenda. “I do… Read More

Democrat Leaders Push For House Vote On Infrastructure Bill Washington Waves

Democrat Leaders Push For House Vote On Infrastructure Bill

October 29, 2021

Washington, D.C.—President Joe Biden and top House Democrats pushed for a floor vote on a trillion-dollar traditional infrastructure bill that includes $17 billion for ports and waterways after Biden announced… Read More

Coast Guard Proposes Change In Firefighting Training Washington Waves

Coast Guard Proposes Change In Firefighting Training

September 3, 2021

Washington, D.C.—The Coast Guard proposed a revision of training requirements for mariners seeking national Merchant Mariner Credential endorsements as master of towing vessels (limited) or mate (pilot) of towing vessels… Read More

Obama Administration Official Discusses Biden Transportation Policy With AASHTO

November 25, 2020

John Porcari, former U.S. deputy secretary of transportation with the Obama administration, spoke to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) November 12, offering a glimpse into… Read More