Current Issues
Washington Newsline Plus
This section features timely updates on breaking news from the Nation's Capital. This is a members-only feature.
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Fiscal Year 2012 Budget
2011:
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Coal Ash Regulation
Wetlands Permitting Legislation
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Economic Recovery
2011:
- 12/31: Update- Obligation of ARRA Highway Funds
- 11/30: Update- Obligation of ARRA Highway Funds
- 10/31: Update- Obligation of ARRA Highway Funds
2010:
- 12/31: Update - Obligation of ARRA Highway Funds
- 09/29: Testimony - William Cox, Corman Construction, Inc.
- 07/27: Testimony - Kevin Gannon, Northeast Asphalt,Inc.
- 07/14: Testimony - What Bonus Depreciation Means for Small Business
- 03/26: Testimony - Stephen D. Wright, Wright Brothers Construction
- 01/12: Response - Study by Associated Press
- 01/12: Response - Study by U.S. PIRG
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Transportation & Elections
View ARTBA's Analysis of the 2011 Elections and Ballot Initiatives
- 2011 ARTBA Election and Ballot Initiatives Report Updated 11/9/2011
Track the many initiatives during past ballot election reports and how they have helped to shape the current transportation construction landscape.
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Deficit Reduction:
- 07/07/11: Letter to President, Vice President and Congressional Leadership
- 06/29/10: Comments to Presidential Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform
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ARTBA Recommendations for National Bridge Inspection Program
2010:
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Letters to Congress & Executive Branch
2011:
- 04/13: TCC: Response to Rep. Ryan’s (R-Wis) Budget Plan
- 01/18: Letter to President Obama Urging Action on Highway/Transit Bill
2010:
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Top Objectives
During 2012, ARTBA's government affairs team will:
- Defend against short-sighted cuts in federal transportation investment that threatens jobs and handicaps the U.S. economy against its global competitors.