Today’s Headlines
Check out the U.S. DOT’s new rules on positive train control for commuter rail (FRA Press) Oberstar to visit Oklahoma this week for an inspection of stimulus projects (AP) Congressional Democrats don’t want to talk about a gas tax increase, but the vice chairman of GM likes the idea (Messenger) Could the Senate climate bill … Continued
By
Elana Schor
7:50 AM EST on January 13, 2010
- Check out the U.S. DOT’s new rules on positive train control for commuter rail (FRA Press)
- Oberstar to visit Oklahoma this week for an inspection of stimulus projects (AP)
- Congressional Democrats don’t want to talk about a gas tax increase, but the vice chairman of GM likes the idea (Messenger)
- Could the Senate climate bill turn into an energy-only affair? If so, environmental groups are prepared to jump ship (GreenWire)
- LaHood launches national campaign playing up the risks of distracted driving (Post-Gazette)
- Energy Department awards $187m in grants to promote fuel-efficient diesel engines (NYT Blogs)
- A helpful update on a looming Senate showdown over the EPA’s authority to regulate carbon emissions, should Congress not pass a climate bill (TNR’s The Vine)
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