Today’s Headlines – 5/18/11
May 18, 2011By Transportation for America
Senator John Kerry conveyed exasperation over spending debates, said of transportation funding: “We’re in a crazy place right now.” (Streetsblog Capitol Hill)
The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office again floated vehicle-miles-traveled as a basis for new revenue. (The Hill)
The U.S. Senate upheld a filibuster of a bill to repeal oil company subsidies. (TPM)
As mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanyel will have Washington’s ear. (NYT)
Officials in Northern Virginia’s Loudon County weighed withdrawing funding for Metrorail to Dulles Airport. (WP)
And, Bike Portland took issue with coverage of Mayor Sam Adams’ infrastructure budget. (Bike Portland, Oregonian)
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