Game-Changing New York Tunnel Project Secures $3.8 Billion Boost in US Support, Hailed by Senators

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration is set to allocate $3.8 billion towards the construction of a long-awaited railway tunnel connecting New York City and New Jersey, according to state officials on Friday. The federal government will be providing over $11 billion from the total cost of $17.2 billion for the Hudson …

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Biden Administration Allocates $1.4B for Enhanced Railway Safety Upgrades

The Biden administration has intensified railway safety improvement efforts nationwide following a derailment of a Norfolk Southern train in East Palestine, Ohio in February. File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo Sept. 25 (UPI) — As part of President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Biden administration has allocated $1.4 billion for various railway …

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Joe Biden’s Victory Tour on Day One of Bidenomics Falls Flat

Joe Biden’s re-election campaign is gaining momentum as the president and Cabinet secretaries travel across the country to promote Bidenomics. However, a recent poll by CNN reveals that more than half of Americans still believe the economy is in a downturn and conditions are worsening. The campaign tour kicked off in Arizona, but Biden’s speech …

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Recap: Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s Remarks on “Face the Nation” Regarding Transportation Issues, July 2, 2023

Here’s a revised and improved version of the content: MARGARET BRENNAN: Good morning, Mr. Secretary. As the Transportation Secretary, you recently experienced a major disruption in flights due to severe weather. Can you provide some insight into why it seemed so chaotic? SECRETARY BUTTIGIEG: Overall, we have made significant improvements in the transportation system. However, …

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Advocates for Increased Efficiency in Airspace Management

Washington — In the wake of numerous flight delays and cancellations leading up to the Fourth of July holiday, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg addressed the issues and assured that steps are being taken to resolve them. Buttigieg acknowledged that recent severe weather in major travel hubs had “put enormous pressure on the system,” prompting United …

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