Volume: 8 Issue: 30
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++ Lead Stories ++
Some in industry remain hopeful despite gas-tax increase rejection
Senate still working hard on releasing its version of long-term bill by end of September
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New database attempts to discourage road, bridge earmarks
Public will now be able to track projects submitted by House members
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++ Regulatory/Legislative ++
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House approves transportation appropriations bill for FY 2011
Measure still does not address revenue shortage in the Highway Trust Fund, which will hit bottom by late '11
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++ Association ++
Stimulus spending a smudged bright spot
Uncertainty on highway bill one of many shadows over construction industry
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New report paints bleak picture in Conn.
Highway, bridge improvements needed, but funding is hard to come by
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Construction begins on Doyle Drive in S.F.
Recovery Act funds help one of the country's largest highway projects
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West Connector project to begin in Orange County
ARRA contributes $50 million to the connector project and creates 5,000 jobs
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U.S. DOT expands internships for young women
Program assists women to remedy underrepresentation in transportation careers
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Editor's Spotlight
Should he stay, or should he go?
Some are saying Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood could step down at the
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