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EDITORIAL: Dam the delays: Congress finally moves on vital river infrastructure
Pittsburgh Post-GazetteIn an age when many in Congress don't want to spend more money on anything, it is big news that the Senate passed a bill this week to invest in the crumbling infrastructure of locks and dams vital to river transportation. It is great news for the...Tags: Conservation, U.S. Congress, Environmental Issues, Robert P. Casey, Jr., Natural Resource Industry
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Keystone XL oil pipeline bill moves to full U.S. House
ReutersWASHINGTON, May 16 (Reuters) - The full U.S. House of Representatives will soon begin debate on a bill to approve the Canada-to-Nebraska Keystone XL oil pipeline, a lawmaker said on Thursday after his panel advanced the measure. The House Committee on...Tags: U.S. Congress, Politics, Elections, U.S. Department of State, U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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Europe a drag on world economy
The Eurozone economy contracted at a 0.2% annual rate in the first three months of the year, marking the region's longest recession since its single currency was created in 1999 ... Lafayette College switching to sustainable food service provider ......
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Transportation chief says infrastructure is at risk
The federal government must invest in the country's transportation infrastructure because aging highways, waterways and railroads are "at the tipping point," U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster told an audience in Allentown Tuesday. "There are some in Washington who...
Tags: Railway Transportation, Highway Transportation, U.S. Congress, Charlie Dent, Father's Day
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U.S. Senate to vote on bill to fund Chickamauga lock repairs
Chattanooga Times Free Press, Tenn.A bill that could reignite one of Chattanooga's biggest infrastructure projects may pass the Senate as early as this morning. But, as with nearly everything that may clear the upper chamber these days, the latest Chickamauga lock fix faces delay in the...Tags: Ohio River, Barbara Boxer, U.S. Senate, Republican Party, Politics
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Right location
It was good news to hear the USS Somerset's commissioning service will be held in Philadelphia. The Navy is set to commission the 684-foot vessel in the beginning of 2014. The Navy dedicated the ship to Somerset County because of all the events and...Tags: Human Interest, Carl Walker Metzgar, Somerset County (Pennsylvania)
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Officials: Money is there to finish Route 219
The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa.Comparing the undesignated money in the Pennsylvania Appalachian Development Highway System fund with unfinished corridors statewide makes clear that completing the southern link of Route 219 is the best use of that money, suggest supporters of the four-...Tags: Highway Transportation, Travel, Transportation, Politics, Government
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Upcoming business events in the Lehigh Valley
FRIDAY MAY 10 THE LEHIGH EXPORT NETWORK and the Small Business Development Center will present "Spring into Exporting," 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Ben Franklin Tech Ventures, 116 Research Drive, Bethlehem. Six Pennsylvania trade representatives...Tags: Employment, Whitehall, Local Government, Career and Workplace, Northampton County (Pennsylvania)
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USS Somerset coming to Philadelphia for commissioning ceremony
The USS Somerset will be commissioned in Philadelphia. Somerset County Commissioner John Vatavuk received an email Wednesday night from the ship's commander, Capt. Tom Dearborn, confirming the Navy's decision. "Somerset is an important ship...
Tags: Carl Walker Metzgar, Somerset County (Pennsylvania)
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Metzgar joins call for Pennsylvania commissioning of USS Somerset
staff writer, @damichellegThe Pennsylvania House of Representatives is asking the Navy to have the USS Somerset commissioned in the state. The House unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday written by state Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar, R-Allegheny Township. The goal of the...Tags: Patrick J. Toomey, U.S. Department of Defense, Pennsylvania General Assembly, Carl Walker Metzgar, Robert P. Casey, Jr.
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Amid budget cutbacks, U.S. shipping sector seeks more federal funds
Reuters* In Washington, barge industry courts lawmakers from river states * Critics question plan to boost already large subsidies for waterway traffic * Shipping industry has a history of support in Congress By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) - As...Tags: Conservation, Personal Weapon Control, Gun Control, Economy, Business and Finance, National Government
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Shuster raps handling of spending cuts in weekly GOP address
U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Pa., delivered the Republican weekly address Saturday. Shuster represents the Ninth Congressional District, which includes Franklin and Fulton counties. “This week, many Americans had their flights delayed or canceled...
Tags: U.S. Congress, Federal Aviation Administration, Republican Party, Air Transportation Delays, Politics
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