Politicians and Lobbying
Former Senator Don Nickles and other former members of Congress talked about their decisions to enter the lobbying profession after a career in Congress. Each described their specific experi…
110 viewsFormer Senator Don Nickles and other former members of Congress talked about their decisions to enter the lobbying profession after a career in Congress. Each described their specific experi…
110 viewsThe House Transportation Subcommittee heard testimony from officials with the Federal Railroad Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board, and AMTRAK on recent train derailment…
193 viewsRep. Jack Quinn (R-New York) discussed recent train derailments and the federal government’s role in railroad safety. It was the topic of a House hearing Congressman Quinn was chairing later…
75 viewsRepresentative Peter King, a Republican from New York published his second novel. According to King, the book "contains as much fiction as his speeches on the house floor". Deliver Us From E…
212 viewsWitnesses testified about proposals to arm flight crews to ensure passenger safety and prevent hijackings. Among the issues they addressed were the amount of training required, the possibili…
409 viewsU.S. House Transportation Subcommittee held a hearing on Amtrak Reform and Accountability. The Amtrak CEO and others gave their testimony to the subcommittee.
215 viewsMembers of Congress from steel-producing states talked with reporters after a meeting with President Bush about tariffs on imported steel.
115 viewsCouncil members testified about the financial solvency of Amtrak, the company’s ability to meet federally mandated deadlines for self-sufficiency, and potential future curtailment of rail se…
92 viewsSecretary Mineta testified about traffic congestion at airports and highways, impacts of the congestion on the economy, and potential solutions to the problems.
50 viewsWitnesses testified about the future of Amtrak and the financial solvency of passenger rail travel.
167 viewsMembers of the House Transportation Subcommittee heard testimony from Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta in a hearing on the anticipated opening of the US Mexican border to Mexican based…
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