Archive for January 18, 2018
U.S. Chamber: Increase gas tax to pay for infrastructure
(Source: Progressive Railroading 01/18/2018) The U.S. Chamber of Commerce this week proposed increasing the federal gas tax by 25 cents per gallon to help pay for critical infrastructure projects. The proposed increase was among a series of principles the business lobby is offering in a bid to help shape the debate about upgrading U.S. roads, bridges, airports…
Read MoreMajor U.S. railroads warn Trump against derailing NAFTA
(Source: Reuters, January 17, 2018) LOMBARD, Ill. — Major U.S. railroads on Wednesday warned President Donald Trump of the potential financial and political consequences of scrapping the North American Free Trade Agreement and urged U.S., Mexican, and Canadian officials to find ways to modernize the accord. Full story: Reuters Thursday, January 18, 2018
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