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Biden administration announces railroad infrastructure grants

The Biden administration will announce Thursday the recipients of over $368 million in grants to fund railroad infrastructure and research.

Roll Call · Jun 2, 2022

'I don't think it stops at Roe': Buttigieg fears rights rollback after Supreme Court decision

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says the potential rollback of abortion rights could mark a watershed moment in American history, where civil rights are rescinded rather than expanded.

Tribune News Service · Jun 1, 2022

Buttigieg, Canadian official discuss lessons from Ambassador Bridge shutdown

WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Canadian Transport Minister Omar Alghabra discussed February's seven-day blockage of the Ambassador Bridge during a supply chain meeting Tuesday in Washington, Alghabra said.

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2022

North Korea boasts of its own baby formula as US continues to face severe shortage

US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has blamed the shortage on Abbott Nutrition

The Independent UK · May 16, 2022

Buttigieg sends $5B to cities for safety as road deaths soar

Upcoming data shows traffic deaths soaring in the U.S. The Biden administration is steering $5 billion in federal aid to cities and localities to address the growing crisis

The Independent UK · May 16, 2022

Britain, U.S. sign commercial spaceflight collaboration deal

Britain and the United States have agreed to collaborate on future commercial spaceflight missions, boosting opportunities for firms from both countries to operate from spaceports in either, the British government said on Friday.

Reuters · May 12, 2022

Unruly traveler complaints declined after airline mask mandate dropped

Flight attendant organistion president pushed for bigger focus on alcohol issues and federal list of banned fliers

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

Biden isn’t serious about forgiving student debt. ‘Means-testing’ is a con

The Biden administration’s proposal is cynicism masquerading as populism — and it will enrage everyone and hurt the Democrats’ electoral chances

The Guardian - US · May 6, 2022

Peters, Stabenow press Buttigieg on autonomous vehicle development

U.S. Sens. Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow with 10 Democratic colleagues wrote a letter dated Wednesday to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, requesting information on the actions the department is taking for the advancement of autonomous vehicles.

Tribune News Service · Apr 28, 2022

Disgraced former Fox News Bill O’Reilly filmed shouting abuse at airline staff after flight delay: ‘You scumbag!’

The conservative commenter has denied any wrongdoing and says ‘character assassins on social media’ are lying about the recorded incident

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022