Today’s Headlines – 11/16/09
November 16, 2009By Transportation for America
The federal government will take over regulating subway and light-rail safety under a new Obama administration proposal. (WP)
America’s smaller cities are losing their appeal to new residents as unemployment remains high. (AP)
Contractors warn that additional transit jobs remain at risk, although the economic stimulus helped. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Scientists are looking more closely at geo-engineering as a “panic button” to stop global warming, but these approaches – like artificial clouds and mechanic trees – remain controversial and untested. (LA Times)
The pilot who successfully landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River in January takes issue with a new book’s description of the landing. (City Room)
And, a civilian ROTC-type program could increase confidence in government and put young Americans to work rebuilding the country, writes op-ed columnist E.J Dionne. (WP)
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- Transportation bill being finalized, window closing quickly! Call your rep and senator
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May 15, 2012 - U.S. communities step up, hoping a strong federal commitment to infrastructure will follow
May 10, 2012 - Graphic: A closer look at the Senate MAP-21 vote by state
March 27, 2012 - Fixing the House bill: Cutting regulatory burdens and bureaucracy
March 15, 2012
- Transportation bill being finalized, window closing quickly! Call your rep and senator
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