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Today’s Headlines

7:49 AM EDT on August 17, 2009

    • Obama administration shifts housing-policy focus to renting, not owning (Globe)
    • Is federal stimulus money getting to NYC's transit projects quickly enough? (GlobeSt.com)
    • Texas GOP gubernatorial rivals face off over transportation (Morn News)
    • Kansas puts off a $28m road project due to Washington's uncertainty over funding (KC Biz Journal)
    • Cyclists hold fundraiser for Oberstar (Bike Retailer News)

(Ed. note: Due to some minor tech difficulties, an incomplete version of Today's Headlines was posted this morning. Apologies for the error.)

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