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Black boxes in cars raise privacy concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Many motorists don't know it, but it's likely that every time they get behind the wheel, there's a snitch along for the ride. In the next few days, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is expected to propose long-...
Tags: Injuries and Wounds, Traffic, Politics, Jon Corzine, Highway Transportation
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Keystone XL oil pipeline bill moves to full U.S. House
ReutersWASHINGTON, May 16 (Reuters) - The full U.S. House of Representatives will soon begin debate on a bill to approve the Canada-to-Nebraska Keystone XL oil pipeline, a lawmaker said on Thursday after his panel advanced the measure. The House Committee on...Tags: U.S. Congress, TransCanada Corporation, Barack Obama, U.S. Department of State, Politics
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Transportation chief says infrastructure is at risk
The federal government must invest in the country's transportation infrastructure because aging highways, waterways and railroads are "at the tipping point," U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster told an audience in Allentown Tuesday. "There are some in Washington who...Tags: U.S. Congress, Adam Smith, Politics, Northampton (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania), Highway Transportation
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Upcoming business events in the Lehigh Valley
FRIDAY MAY 10 THE LEHIGH EXPORT NETWORK and the Small Business Development Center will present "Spring into Exporting," 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Ben Franklin Tech Ventures, 116 Research Drive, Bethlehem. Six Pennsylvania trade representatives...Tags: Breinigsville, Local Government, Moravian College, Coca-Cola Co., John Davis
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Midway's air traffic control tower to stay open overnight
Midway Airport has received a reprieve from possible overnight closings of its air traffic control tower, U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski said Tuesday. The Federal Aviation Administration is expected to announce Wednesday that 72 airports, including Midway,...
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Midway Airport gets reprieve from overnight tower closures
Tribune reporterMidway Airport has received a reprieve from possible overnight closures of its air-traffic control tower, U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski said Tuesday. The Federal Aviation Administration is expected to announce on Wednesday that 72 airports, including Midway,...Tags: Midway Airport, Waukegan, Layoffs and Downsizing, Air Transportation Industry, Unemployment
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Amid budget cutbacks, U.S. shipping sector seeks more federal funds
Reuters* In Washington, barge industry courts lawmakers from river states * Critics question plan to boost already large subsidies for waterway traffic * Shipping industry has a history of support in Congress By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) - As...Tags: Layoffs and Downsizing, Lobbying, U.S. Congress, Democratic Party, John Breaux
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Shuster raps handling of spending cuts in weekly GOP address
U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Pa., delivered the Republican weekly address Saturday. Shuster represents the Ninth Congressional District, which includes Franklin and Fulton counties. “This week, many Americans had their flights delayed or canceled...
Tags: U.S. Congress, Republican Party, Air Transportation Industry, Bill Shuster, Federal Aviation Administration
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Brace for delays at O'Hare
Delays may average 50 minutes per flight at O'Hare International Airport this week because of fewer air traffic controllers in the tower until the federal budget sequestration is resolved, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. It would be the...
Tags: Layoffs and Downsizing, U.S. Congress, Chicago Tribune, Unemployment, Air Transportation Industry
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About 400 U.S. flights delayed as sequestration takes hold
Sequestration is starting to frustrate air travelers. About 400 flights were delayed Sunday because of air traffic controller furloughs, the Federal Aviation Administration said, and a few more interruptions were reported Monday, though the nation's air...
Tags: Weather Warnings, Layoffs and Downsizing, U.S. Congress, Unemployment, Republican Party
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Air travelers begin feeling the effects of sequestration
Sequestration is starting to frustrate air travelers. About 400 flights were delayed Sunday because of air traffic controller furloughs, the Federal Aviation Administration said, and a few more interruptions were reported Monday at Los Angeles...
Tags: Weather Warnings, Layoffs and Downsizing, U.S. Congress, Air Transportation Industry, Unemployment
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Bedford County man considering primary race against Shuster
staff writer, @damichellegA Manns Choice resident is considering a run for office against U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster in the 2014 Republican primary. Art Halvorson, 57, said he has established an exploratory committee to examine a run for the seat. Halvorson said that after...Tags: Republican Party, Bill Shuster, Politics, Fiscal Cliff, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia)
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