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Sep 18

Government watchdog says FAA not prepared to update jet evacuation rules

By Tom Krishner, Associated Press

A government watchdog says the Federal Aviation Administration hasn’t updated standards for emergency airliner evacuations in nearly two decades.

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Jan 11

Chao: Trump administration looking to ‘unleash’ potential of private investment in transportation

By Joan Lowy, Associated Press

Economic gains are being "jeopardized" by aging infrastructure, rising highway fatalities, growing congestion and a failure to keep pace with emerging technologies, Chao testified before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.

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Oct 14

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones banned from airliners over fire hazard

By Joan Lowy, Associated Press

Passengers and flight crews will be banned from bringing Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on airline flights under an emergency order issued Friday by the Department of Transportation.

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Aug 16

Administration OKs new fuel-efficiency standards for trucks

By Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration says it's continuing to address global warming by adopting previously announced standards to make large trucks, buses and other heavy-duty vehicles more fuel efficient.

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Jan 08

United Airlines fined $2.7M for tarmac delays, mistreatment of passengers with disabilities

By Joan Lowy, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — United Airlines drew a $2.7 million fine from the government on Thursday for violating rules aimed at protecting disabled passengers and preventing long tarmac delays.

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Sep 01

Consumer panel: Airlines should disclose fees, seat size

By Joan Lowy, Associated Press

Airlines should clearly disclose the cost of change and cancellation fees, as well as the size of the plane's seats, before a passenger buys a ticket, a federal panel said Tuesday.

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Aug 26

Blame the improving economy for worst traffic ever in U.S.

By Joan Lowy, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — More jobs and cheaper gasoline come with a big, honking downside: U.S. roads are more clogged than ever now that the recession is in the rearview mirror.

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Aug 17

After years of decline, traffic deaths spike in first six months of year

By Joan Lowy, Associated Press

Traffic deaths were up 14 percent nationally in the first six months of this year and injuries were up by a third, according to data gathered by the National Safety Council.

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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.

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May 21

Government wants airlines to disclose the true cost of a ticket

By Joan Lowy, Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- Going to bat for confused passengers, the government is proposing that airlines be required to disclose fees for basic items like checked bags, assigned seats and carry-on bags so consumers know the true cost of flying. Under new…

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