Today’s Headlines – 2/2/10
February 2, 2010By Transportation for America
President Obama’s proposed budget takes the ax to a number of oil and gas subsidies. (TNR)
Senate Democrats remain at odds over the size, scope and content of jobs legislation. (Politico)
The U.S. DOT last night identified the local projects set to receive federal aid under New and Small Starts programs. (Streetsblog)
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood likes all the “yes” he is hearing to high-speed rail and criticizes an “ill-informed no” from the Washington Post. (DOT Blog)
The DC Metro is running drills on its buses and trains in an effort to bolster security. (WP)
And a proposed gas tax increase for South Dakota roads was scrapped by the State Legislature. (BusinessWeek)



