Politics Dec 25 Watch 4:56 Will the highway bill lead to funding problems down the road? The scope of the $300 billion highway bill recently passed by Congress will touch roads and bridges in every state and most counties for a half decade. Since 2009, there has been no long-term or stable federal funding to address… By PBS News Hour
Politics Dec 06 When politics goes right: $300 billion transportation bill signed into law For the first time in six years, Congress has passed a comprehensive bill to fund the construction of roads and bridges in every state and most counties. Political Director Lisa Desjardins reports on the bipartisan breakthrough. By Lisa Desjardins
Politics Nov 30 Congress returns to looming deadlines on budget, highways WASHINGTON -- Lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill to wrap up work on the budget, highway spending and taxes, an end-of-the-year stretch that will test the standing of Republican leaders like House Speaker Paul Ryan with the GOP's tea party… By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press
Jul 30 Senate on track to approve 3-month extension to highway bill By Joan Lowy, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Facing a Friday deadline, the Senate is on track to shore up federal highway aid and veterans' health care, leaving a raft of unresolved issues for a jam-packed congressional agenda in the fall. Continue reading
Aug 15 Watch Transportation Secretary Discusses Concerns About National Infrastructure The bridge collapse in Minneapolis earlier this month raised questions about the state of the aging transportation infrastructure. Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters discusses what the government is doing to ensure its safety. Continue watching