Rick Perry approved as energy secretary by Senate panel
WASHINGTON - Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry has been approved by a Senate committee to serve as energy secretary in the Trump...
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New U.S. Maritime Advisory System Established
StartFragmentThe Maritime Administration (MARAD), in partnership with the Departments of State, Defense, Justice, Transportation, and...
You're Hired: Tracking the Trump Administration Transition
Executive action roundup Need a refresher? In the 10 days since President Donald Trump was sworn in, he has signed executive actions to...
As Gas-Tax Profits Decline, More States May Turn to Tolls
Tolls have been a fact of life in Indiana for at least 60 years, but state Rep. Edmond Soliday thinks there will have to be more of them...
The Hidden Risks of P3s
State and local governments are eager to find ways to address the infrastructure deficit. While both the Obama administration and the...
Texas high speed rail project gains national attention
COLLEGE STATION, Tex. - (KBTX) A high speed rail project between Houston and Dallas is getting national attention after it was listed as...
Trump Warms to House Republicans’ Proposed Border-Adjusted Tax
President Donald Trump is warming to a congressional Republican proposal that would replace the U.S. corporate income tax with a levy on...
New record for youngest containership demolition
The seven-year-old Hammonia Grenada, delivered in 2010, has taken pole position as the youngest container ship ever sold for scrap. The...
House panel sets infrastructure hearing
House lawmakers next week will begin exploring ways to revitalize the nation’s crumbling infrastructure with the promise of a massive...
Trump Order Lets CEQ Chief Decide Which Projects Are High Priority for Expediting
President Trump issued an executive order Jan. 24 that empowers his White House Council on Environmental Quality chief to decide which...
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