Politics Dec 03 Congress overwhelmingly backs 5-year transportation bill By Joan Lowy, Associated Press
Nation Dec 01 Congress reaches deal on 5-year transportation bill WASHINGTON — The House and Senate have reached agreement on a 5-year, $281 billion transportation bill that would increase spending to address the nation's aging and congested highways and transit systems — a legislative feat that lawmakers and President Barack… By Joan Lowy, Associated Press
Politics Nov 19 Congress buys more time to pass transportation bill Congress has bought itself more time to finish work on a long-term transportation bill. By Joan Lowy, Associated Press
Nation Nov 07 Watch House approves $325 billion transportation bill, but where will funding come from? The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday voted to pass a multi-year transportation bill that would authorize federal spending of up to $325 billion on road, bridge and rail transit projects for six years, though final provisions are subject to… By PBS News Hour
Nation Oct 16 House bill suggests Congress unlikely to tackle transportation issues A bipartisan, six-year bill introduced in the House maintains transportation spending at current levels despite widespread calls to dramatically increase the money available to rehabilitate or replace aging highways, bridges and rail systems. By Joan Lowy, Associated Press
Jul 29 House, Senate move toward passage of short-term transportation bill By Joan Lowy, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The House and Senate are moving toward passage of a three-month patch to keep federal highway and transit aid flowing to states while lawmakers seek the right mix of policy and revenue to achieve a long-term transportation deal. Continue reading