Category: Transportation
Debate Intensifies on Holocaust Railway Justice Legislation
On Capitol Hill the struggle to come to terms with the legacy of Nazism continues as politicians and lobbyists debate the Holocaust Railway Justice Act. The Act, which has broad bi-partisan support, would allow U.S. survivors of the Holocaust to press reparation claims in American courtrooms against the French railway giant SNCF. SNCF has responded [...]
There Is Room On The Bus For Local Transit Lobbying
$286.4 billion. This is the number of Federal dollars directed at transportation related issues in the highway and transit bill signed into law in 2005. Intricate behemoths dense with provisions, earmarks and “pork,” Federal transportation measures have more on-ramps of opportunity for lobbyists than a California freeway cloverleaf. High-speed rail, road construction, environmental mandates — [...]
We Have A Winner: FedEx Bests UPS In Labor Lobbying Battle
Omitted clause in the FAA re-authorization bill allows FedEx to retain their non-union driver’s status.
A Look Into The Intense Lobbying Surrounding Airport Body-Scanning
Manufactures of security equipment play defense as the busy holiday travel season begins.
Upgrade Of U.S. Air-Traffic Navigation System Gains Support
Bill will get the attention of the incoming Chairman of the House Transportation Committee.
UPS vs. FedEx – The Labor Lobbying Battle Continues
This week, Congress faces a deadline on a labor law provision that has had both shipping companies lobbying ferociously.
A Look At The Transportation Lobbying Groups
Elana Schor of DC.StreetBlog.org reports on some of the most powerful groups lobbying a variety of issues within the transportation industry.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) Hires Lobbying Help
Airport’s Board of Commissioners award contract to the Atlanta-based Gephardt Group.
