Biden Applauds Telecoms’ Decision to Delay 5G Deployment Over Aviation Concerns
Telecom
Biden Applauds Telecoms' Decision to Delay 5G Deployment Over Aviation Concerns
2022-01-04 17:54:52
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday applauded AT&T and Verizon Communications’ decision to agree to a two-week delay in deploying 5G technology using a bandwidth airlines use to navigate in low-visibility situations. Verizon and AT&T bought a portion of... Read More

DeFazio Stepping Down From Congress After 36 Years
Political News
DeFazio Stepping Down From Congress After 36 Years
2021-12-02 20:46:28
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Oregon, chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is stepping down at the end of the current Congress. He told colleagues he decided not to seek a 19th term to have more time to look... Read More

Katko, DeFazio and Thompson Renew Fight for Better Funding of TSA
Travel
Katko, DeFazio and Thompson Renew Fight for Better Funding of TSA
2021-03-12 14:47:05
by TWN Staff

WASHINGTON - Rep. John Katko, R-N.Y., has joined with Democratic colleagues Reps. Peter DeFazio, of Oregon, and Bennie Thompson, of Mississippi, in a renewed push to bolster funding for the Transportation Security Administration and better ensure the safety of America's... Read More

Maritime Industry Asks Congress for Bailout During Coronavirus
Trade
Maritime Industry Asks Congress for Bailout During Coronavirus
2020-06-01 12:08:15
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON - Representatives of the U.S. maritime industry asked Congress for an emergency bailout Friday as they described how coronavirus is hurting ports and shippers. They are expecting their revenue to drop by as much as one-quarter below normal levels... Read More

House Democrats Propose Sweeping Infrastructure Revitalization for Next Stimulus
Infrastructure
House Democrats Propose Sweeping Infrastructure Revitalization for Next Stimulus
2020-04-01 18:51:06
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - House Democrats unveiled a wide-ranging and ambitious plan Wednesday to significantly make over the nation's infrastructure while also tamping down on the economic distress caused by the coronavirus outbreak. “We need to invest in our infrastructure to address... Read More

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