Supports bipartisan legislation drafted by fellow senators. Chair of the Senate Commerce Committee Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington voiced her desire to move rail safety legislation through her…
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Transportation Department is Funding “Smart” Road Safety
59 projects will use sensors and drones to reduce accidents. The Department of Transportation announced this week that 59 projects that install “Smart” technology at accident-prone traffic areas…
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Coast Guard Rescues 25 People from Great Lakes Ice Floes
The service warns people of the unpredictability of ice coverage. The Coast Guard conducted two major rescues on the Great Lakes this week after 25 people became stranded…
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Education Department Awards Grants to Three HBCUs
Funding will help colleges address safety concerns. The Department of Education announced the awarding of grants to three additional Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). These universities experienced…
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DHS to Review Lapsus$ Cyberattacks
The international group employs a number of new hacking techniques. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that officials will be reviewing and recommending strategies to counter…
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Legislation Would Block Citizenship for Dependent Illegals
New rule would cut migrant benefits. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas proposed a resolution that would prohibit illegal immigrants from becoming citizens if they depend on taxpayer-funded benefits. The…
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DOT Announces Funding for Louisiana Rebuilding
$40 million will fund ferry project and statewide bridge program. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced last week that $40.9 million in low-interest loans will be provided for…
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FAA Urged to Prevent Further Airline Seat Shrinkage
Group of senators writes the acting administrator about their concerns. Six senators wrote to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) this week, requesting that they regulate airlines’ ongoing reduction…
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President Urges Americans to Get COVID Booster
The updated vaccine is formulated for the Omicron variant. As President Biden received an updated COVID-19 booster shot this week, he took the opportunity to encourage other Americans…
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New Road User Safety Guidance Released by DOT
Provides clarity for states conducting pedestrian safety assessments. The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Highway Administration recently published new guidance in the National Roadway Safety Strategy. States are…
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