Route 219 effort garners more support Mar 21, 2008
The state funds are in jeopardy because of changes to federal transportation law that prohibit the use of toll credits as matching funds. This change came as the Transportation Funding and Reform Commission, created by Gov. Edward G. Rendell, was hard at work identifying unmet transportation needs and how to pay for them, Biehler wrote. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Your Opinion Mar 17, 2008
Having succeeded in wrecking the flawed transportation law, citizens must continue to press their case against government and insist that we do not want it replaced by something of equal incompetence, though legal. Indeed, if the last few years reveal anything, it is that many officials are simply not fit to fulfill the responsibilities they have gathered around them. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
No speeding needed for transportation bill Mar 6, 2008
Kirk Cox, R-66th, of Colonial Heights thinks its possible to fix the transportation law after lawmakers settle on a roughly $78 billion. I don t see why it can t be done, Cox said to The Associated Press on Sunday. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Judge blocks welfare cuts Feb 26, 2008
After a decade of fighting about gasoline taxes, transportation investment and transit improvements, the Minnesota Legislature passed a transportation law Monday, overriding Gov. Tim Pawlenty's veto. At a time when even slump-proof luxury brands are feeling the pinch of a weakening economy, Twin Cities boutiques are finding a way to deliver discounts without tarnishing their upscale image. (Yahoo News -- Welfare Reform)
Court Invalidates Maine Tobacco Law Feb 21, 2008
The justices said federal transportation law blocks the states from doing so. Top Money stories. (ABC News -- Wire)
High Court Strikes Parts of Maine Internet Tobacco Sales Law Feb 21, 2008
The justices said federal transportation law blocks the states from doing so. The ruling could provide the impetus for the transportation industry to get out from under state laws regulating cigarette deliveries in the Internet age. (Fox News -- Politics)
Court gives business 2 wins, 1 loss Feb 21, 2008
The justices said federal transportation law prevents state-by-state regulation ... federal transportation law. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Football districts are set, Raiders-Knights to play early Jan 29, 2008
Farmington was not afraid of the district shift, but instead what it would do to their entire schedule, since they were in the eight-team Mississippi Area Football Conference, and they would not have one of the conference teams in their district. It would give them no flexibilty in scheduling teams, since all 10 regular season games would either be conference or district contests. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
FRANK, The Honorable Jan 3, 2008
He practiced transportation law in St. Louis from 1954 to 1974. He was then general counsel and vice president of law for Gateway Transportation Co in La Crosse, WI, for three and a half years. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Law enforcement reminds people not to drink and drive Jan 1, 2008
Local News: LaJuntaTribuneDemocrat. Serving the Arkansas Valley for 108 years. (La Junta Tribune Democrat, CO)
Smoking ban debate likely pushed to 2008 Dec 9, 2007
Lawmakers along the corridor have responded by introducing bills to repeal the state transportation law, appealing to federal officials to block the tolls and weighing lawsuits in state and federal courts. A Centre County lawmaker has come up with a proposal to ease the toll burden on Pennsylvania motorists if the other avenues don t bring results. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Few Races Will Determine Which Party Runs Va. Senate Nov 7, 2007
Democrat Janet Oleszek has attacked Cuccinelli as pro-gun, anti-abortion and a backer of the 2007 transportation law that imposes harsh new penalties on "abusive drivers." Cuccinelli has fought back, describing Oleszek as having an insatiable appetite for tax increases. Cuccinelli raised nearly $1. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Feds tell state that I-80 tolls are not a done deal Oct 22, 2007
" Pennsylvania failed to submit an application under that program and, on Sept. 10, the FHWA conditionally selected six different interstates for national priority programs. Under other provisions of federal transportation law that permit three pilot projects, the first two spots have already been tentatively taken by Virginia and Missouri. Virginia applied in 2003, asking to build separate, tolled truck lanes over about 300 miles of Interstate 81. Missouri applied in 2005, asking to rebuild and... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Commuter rail link could ease travel woes Oct 10, 2007
The new transportation law enacted last summer provides up to $50 million annually for such projects. That pot of money will be divvied up among projects across the state, however. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Progress Energy's McGehee dies Oct 10, 2007
Among numerous professional and civic organizations, McGehee had served as vice chairman of the Atomic Energy Committee of the Public Utility and the Communications and Transportation Law Section of the American Bar Association. He also served on the boards of directors of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Institute of Nuclear Power Operators, the World Association of Nuclear Operators' Atlanta Center, the Nuclear Energy Institute and the Edison Electric Institute. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Sound bites fly as candidates square off 88th District House of Delegates candidates debate. Oct 4, 2007
Del Toro said he would have first eliminated the fees from the bill, then worked with other legislators to pass a transportation law to bring road money to this area. "He's trying to have it both ways," Cole said. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Potential for deer crashes high in coming weeks Oct 3, 2007
Updated Oct 02, 2007 - 09:53:04 am CDT. in print and online, 24/7. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Beijing moves to ban smoking in cabs Sep 24, 2007
Local authorities, including the Health Bureau, Transportation Administration Bureau, and Transportation Law Enforcement General Team, jointly launched the public promotion of smoke-free cabs. "Smoking will be banned for both drivers and passengers. Drivers will face a fine of 100 yuan to 200 yuan (13 to 26 U.S. dollars) if caught smoking in cabs," said Ma Yanjie, deputy head of the Taxi Management Department of the Beijing Municipal Transportation Administration Bureau. (Xinhuanet, China)
Protectionism over a fantasy highway Sep 20, 2007
Never mind that I-69 originated in a 1991 federal transportation law -- pre-dating NAFTA -- and that the planning for the Trans-Texas Corridor has been fully documented on the Web. Yet even Texas Rep. (Los Angeles Times)
Forty years later, Congress talks about bridge safety again Sep 3, 2007
Don Young, then the GOP chairman of the committee, not only put his earmark on nearly $1 billion in special spending, but also imprinted the name of his wife, Lu, on the $293 billion transportation law. That's the legacy Oberstar and Young will have to live down as they push for a new national bridge spending program. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Conservatives Upset At Republicans Over Transportation Law Aug 15, 2007
(AP) - Anti-tax activists behind a wide-ranging court challenge to the new transportation funding law on Tuesday called for punishing Republican lawmakers who supported the measure, even if it means backing Democrats this fall. Aiming scathing and sometimes personal swipes at House and Senate GOP leaders who brokered the transportation compromise, representatives of groups usually allied with Republicans called the law "a horrible piece of skullduggery" that could cost the party control of the... (WTVR.com, VA)
Bugging terrorists Aug 12, 2007
There could have been thousands of lives lost and an enormous impact with devastating consequences for international air travel," Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff told ABC News Monday. Mr. Chertoff was speaking of the al-Qaida plot -- narrowly averted last August -- to plant liquid explosives on London-based airliners headed to the United States. Jack Kelly is a columnist for the Post-Gazette and The Blade of Toledo, Ohio (, 412-263-1476). If al-Qaida has made similar plans for this... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Candidates' final forums draw crowds Aug 3, 2007
Adisti Sukma Sawitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta. Instead of glad-handing the crowds, just days ahead of the Aug. 8 election candidates have been urging their supporters to defend the spirit and practice of democracy. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Are New "Abusive Driver" Fees Unconstitutional? Jul 24, 2007
Read the 2007 transportation law. http://leg1. (WTVR.com, VA)
Abusive Driver Fees' Non-Resident Exclusion Raises Questions Jul 19, 2007
Some legislators say Governor Tim Kaine deleted a clause from the new transportation law that would have applied the prohibitive fees for abusive driving to out-of-state residents. Other lawmakers and Kaine's administration say he did no such thing. (WTKR.com, VA)
Transportation authority will receive $4 M from state Jul 19, 2007
Gov. Ed Rendell signed the transportation law Wednesday in Altoona. It will provide nearly $1 billion in average annual funding for public transit and road and bridge projects. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
Investment list to stay as it is, for now Jul 17, 2007
Boediono said that the substantive list could only be revised when changes were made to other relevant laws, such as the Transportation Law, which would likely open the way up to foreign ownership in that sector. "In time, if there must be revisions, we will certainly make them," he said, while implying there would be no revisions just because of criticism from the business associations. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Booster-seat negligence could result in citation Jul 5, 2007
Leavenworth Times - News. Email Alerts: Customer Service. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Negative investment list criticism is 'premature' Jul 2, 2007
"Take the case of foreign ownership in cabotage. The existing transportation law limits foreign ownership of cabotage. But this law will soon be revised," she said. Cabotage denotes the transport of goods and people within the country. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
LAWRENCE J. HAAS: Lawsuits against citizens could open the door to terror Jun 11, 2007
Call: (800) 877-3400. Multimedia / Interactive. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Canadian Government Plans to Protect Shippers Against Unfair Rail Charges May 31, 2007
May 30 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian Transport Minister Lawrence Cannon today proposed to amend transportation law to give shippers more protection against ``potential abuse of market power'' by rail companies such as Canadian National Railway Co.. The legislation would let the Canadian Transportation Agency to step in and protect shippers from unfair charges or other terms without first establishing that they'd suffer ``substantial commercial harm'' from a railway's actions. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Transport chief seeks advice from inside trade Apr 27, 2007
Those five include two people from national civil engineering firms that contract with Cohen's office and transportation agencies, as well as with state authorities; a transportation specialist on the staff of a Washington-based law and lobbying firm that says it represents Big Dig contractors in legal disputes with the state; Dan Irving, a former investment banker with UBS who is now consulting on privatizing transportation infrastructure; and a Boston lawyer, James Aloisi, long an influential... (Boston Globe -- Local)
Lawyer has 'quick response' when car is towed Apr 26, 2007
Margolis filed suit against Quick Response in Towson District Court the next day, claiming he was entitled to $704 because Quick Response had violated Maryland transportation law -- a charge that Quick Response owner Gordon Kelly later denied. Margolis maintains that the bike rack, which is at the end of the Joppa Road ramp into the parking lot, did not have a sign that prohibited parking and that his vehicle did not prevent people from using the rack. (Towson Times, MD)
Kalimantan railroad 'in the works' Apr 17, 2007
Following the enactment of the new Rail Transportation Law, which allows the private sector to play a role in the development and operation of railroads, Japan's Itochu has announced preliminary plans to build a 700-kilometer rail line in Central Kalimantan. The railroad, which will be the first in Kalimantan and is expected to cost about US$1 billion to build, will initially be used to transport coal in the natural resource-rich province. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Three cases ignited firestorm over federal game warden Apr 10, 2007
fed law 101 wrote on April 09, 2007 5:08 PM:"For all the righteous out there...States Rights come before federal law. Bear Country had USDA (federal organization) and State inspections and authorizations for all of there activities. None of the transactions were by cover of night. Who would suspect that what is O.K. with one federal organization is not O.K. with another? For a federal law like the Lacey act to come into play a state law must be broken. That sounds simple - but how many of you... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Cars Must Have Anti-Rollover System, US Agency Says (Update3) Apr 7, 2007
ESC systems were mandated by Congress in its 2005 highway transportation law. To contact the reporter on this story: Gopal Ratnam in Washington at. (Bloomberg)
Ga. lawmaker wants one-year sentence for bomb hoaxes Mar 12, 2007
lawmaker wants one-year sentence for bomb hoaxes Inspired by Cartoon Network scare, Rep. David Ralston introduces bill with 00004000 stiff minimum penalty. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Lawmaker: Raise hoax penalty Mar 12, 2007
lawmaker wants one-year sentence for bomb hoaxes Inspired by Cartoon Network scare, Rep. David Ralston introduces bill with sti 00004000 ff minimum penalty. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Supreme Court is some students' law lab Feb 4, 2007
The Texas clinic, directed by professor Michael Sturley and attorney David C. Frederick of Washington, is functioning like a law firm, representing a Florida company in a case involving federal transportation law. Six federal appellate courts have considered the legal question, with four ruling one way and two ruling the other, Sturley said. (Bakersfield Californian -- Nation)
Supreme Court clinics let students take cases to highest forum Feb 3, 2007
The Texas clinic is representing a Florida company in a case involving federal transportation law. While only licensed attorneys may appear before the Supreme Court, the Texas students are participating in nearly every other aspect of preparing and presenting their arguments. (KSLA.com, LA)
Teen arrested in SF killing Jan 30, 2007
SAN FRANCISCO / East Bay teenager arrested in killing. But that's exactly what happened to him -- even though he had nothing to do with drugs or gangs. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Dead Oakland woman is ID'd Jan 30, 2007
OAKLAND / Woman found dead near zoo is identified (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
UC device will seek life signs on Mars Jan 30, 2007
" Bada is the leader of the development team and his principal colleague is Richard Mathies, a UC Berkeley chemistry professor. The scientists in the Urey experiment don't necessarily expect to find living Martian bacteria, but they do hope to detect the amino acids that are a key ingredient of life. The molecules of amino acids have a twisted shape -- something like a corkscrew -- and they come in left- or right-handed forms, known as chirality. Nonliving organic compounds have mixtures of both... (Yahoo News -- Mars Exploration)
Dems say Bush policies have emboldened enemies Jan 30, 2007
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49ers may be looking to team with Raiders on a joint stadium Jan 30, 2007
" Gavin's gold: In a bit of pre-election muscle flexing, Mayor Gavin Newsom this week is poised to report having raised more than $600,000 -- all in checks of $500 or less. But even with the formidable bank account -- and no announced challengers -- Newsom campaign manager Eric Jaye says the mayor is under no illusion that he'll get a free pass this fall. In fact, the professionally paranoid Jaye says the new public financing rules approved by the Board of Supervisors virtually assures that some... (San Francisco Chronicle)
UC satellite array will study nature of northern lights Jan 30, 2007
And we do know from earliest observations by sailors on ships at sea that they must have been what caused the needles on ships' compasses to tremble and swing unexpectedly (Yahoo News -- Astronomy and Space)
Dad Disputes Death Report Jan 29, 2007
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Somalia is important to America Jan 29, 2007
" Momentum is something Somalia has lacked since the United States was last there. This time, things may turn out differently for Somalia and the United States. Without American involvement, says Dirie, there would be little hope for Somalia's future. E-mail Jonathan Curiel at . Page E - 1 Deliver small pkgs. driving our ASSISTANT PLANNER Administrator II Learning Disabilities Instr Job Fair University of Oregon The City of Menlo Park, population Co. of Sacramento Traffic Engineer Apps. Engineer... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
RICK STEVES' EUROPETRAVEL 2007 Jan 29, 2007
" Tallinn, Estonia's capital, is an easy ferry ride from Helsinki. The town's biggest cultural news is its new Kumu Art Museum, where the best of Estonia's art is at long last properly displayed. Another new sight is the Kalev Spa, the country's largest and newest spa. France My French friends warn that their country has a new system of photo ticketing for speeding, where movable cameras are carefully placed to trap the unsuspecting driver. They will nail tourists, as well as locals, for going... (San Francisco Chronicle)
THE DEATH OF SGT. JOHN YOUNG Jan 29, 2007
"That is my take on it. It will be a great ringside seat. I'm pleased that they brought those people to justice.'' E-mail Jaxon Van Derbeken at . Page A - 1 The City of Menlo Park, population Co. of Sacramento Traffic Engineer Apps. Engineer Acctng. Mgr. Arabic se Translator Transportation Law Enforcement Officers Several Healthcare Positions Availabl Nurses and other Positions Avail. SERVICE TECHS for Electric Sign Co Insurance Claims Reps. ESTATE Managers / Agents RE Agts FT etail The Home... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Candidate Clinton makes first Iowa stop Jan 29, 2007
" Clinton advisers said Friday night that they expected about 800 people, but so many arrived that a second gym was opened to accommodate the overflow, and Clinton greeted the crowd personally before she began the town hall meeting nearby. Most of the people who turned out wore "Hillary" buttons or held campaign signs, and several said in interviews that they were true believers in the Clinton candidacy -- not the sort of fence-sitting voters that candidates will spend the next year trying to... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Earlier primary could strengthen sprints on many tracks Jan 29, 2007
Sunday, January 28, 2007. One has to wonder just who really wins by moving up next year's California presidential primary to February, especially considering that the tab is an estimated $90 million. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A WOMAN CAUGHT IN THE CROSS FIRE Jan 29, 2007
" She also falls for an activist, Bile, who harbors tragic secrets of his own. Unfortunately, the story veers away from the harsh challenges posed by the warlords, the religious fundamentalists and others who initially stood in Cambara's way to retrieve her sense of home in Mogadishu. Instead of letting these conflicts fully play themselves out, Farah introduces a rather softer final plotline, one involving Cambara's spontaneous plan to stage -- rather unexpectedly -- a puppet show for peace.... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Canada offers $8.9 million, apology to torture victim Jan 28, 2007
" Arar's case has become one of the best-known examples of extraordinary rendition, a covert U.S. practice of sending terrorism suspects to third countries for detention and interrogation. Often those countries have more relaxed rules regarding the use of torture than the United States. U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff have told Canadian officials that Arar will remain on the U.S. watch list because of independent information about him... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Franco Harris Jan 27, 2007
Harris Pleased With New Steelers Coach. Harris Pleased With New Steelers Coach. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Lebanon factions clash in Beirut Jan 27, 2007
" Almost from the beginning, many in Lebanon have predicted that only bloodshed would force a break in the deadlock between the government, supported by the United States and France, and an opposition led by Hezbollah, supported by Iran and Syria. Since then, the struggle -- effectively splitting the country into two camps divided by sect, ideology, perspective and loyalty to leaders -- has escalated, most recently Tuesday, when Hezbollah, Amal and their ally, Christian leader Michel Aoun,... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Cheney, Libby led attack, aide says Jan 27, 2007
" Almost immediately, Martin said, she was huddling again with Cheney about how to respond to media inquiries. "He dictated to me what he wanted to say," Martin said. The detailed response covered eight separate points, including a reference to a sensitive intelligence community assessment. Martin testified that she was "not sure if I could use that point," because she believed at the time that the report was classified. The trial is expected to resume Monday with testimony from former White... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Highways bad for children's lungs Jan 27, 2007
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Letters to the Editor Jan 27, 2007
" Why can't the city and federal government get together and change this environment? Tear down the projects and build houses for the residents. The people living there will be part of a neighborhood and they can be responsible for the property. This will give them a sense of hope, not despair. It's a bold idea, but what the hell, it just might save a police officer's life and keep a black man out of prison. Sgt. JOHN LEWIS San Francisco Editor -- My stomach turns to see the FBI agents celebrate... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Vow To Fight Gang Violence Jan 26, 2007
" The group will meet today to decide how best to share crime data and information on successful anti-gang programs. Page B - 3 Administrator II Learning Disabilities Instr Job Fair Co. of Sacramento Traffic Engineer Apps. Engineer Acctng. Mgr. INTERNAL AUDITOR - SANTA ROSA Dir. of Public Wrk San Mateo Co. Transp. Planner Contra Costa Co. Administrative Analyst County of Sonoma Arabic se Translator Transportation Law Enforcement Officers Several Positions Available Several Healthcare Positions... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Jane Doe to be reburied in Mexico Jan 26, 2007
" The sheriff's office has collected $21,000 toward the costs of returning Yesenia to Yahualica, where her mother, Maria Del Carmen, 36, lives, Dudek said. About $30,000 is needed to exhume Yesenia from Lone Tree Cemetery, transfer her to another casket, transport her and sheriff's investigators by plane to Mexico and bury her at a site with a headstone in Mexico, Dudek said. Yesenia died after someone stuffed a rag down her throat -- probably on April 22 or 23, 2003 -- and, after she... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Stylish Stay For Skiiers Jan 26, 2007
" Some of the innovations worked better for me than others, and what I liked best is that it does the old-fashioned stuff quite well. Comfort zone At 200 square feet, my Designer Suite was slightly larger than a typical hotel room, with a "leather Cameleon sofa" in the corner. Everything looked styled for Architectural Digest, from the bathroom fixtures to the changeable headboard on the queen-size platform bed. However, one lamp was so highly styled that I couldn't figure out how to turn it on... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Mississippi man arrested in 1964 slayings Jan 26, 2007
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Energy experts knock Bush plan for ethanol as gas substitute Jan 26, 2007
" There's also the possibility that increasing the demand for corn ethanol so much, so quickly could drive up retail gasoline prices. Many states, including California, already blend ethanol into their gas. Ethanol's wild price swings in recent years have helped shove gas prices higher. Bush's address did not include many specifics on how the president plans to reach his goal of using 35 billion gallons of alternative fuels a year by 2017. The vagueness of the proposal sent a thrill through some... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Quattrone dealing with a comeback Jan 26, 2007
" Federal prosecutors charged Quattrone with obstruction of justice after he passed along a lawyer's e-mail message to his Credit Suisse employees to "clean up" their files. Prosecutors dropped the charges in August after his first trial ended in a hung jury and his conviction in the second was overturned on appeal. The Securities and Exchange Commission reversed a lifetime ban that would have prevented him from working in the securities industry. Starting out anew, Quattrone sounded composed... (San Francisco Chronicle)
