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September 25, 2012

Election, General, MoveAmerica Blog, Transit

With the Election Near, Transit’s Future is on the Line

Photo courtesy of the ATU There are 42 days left until the presidential election between a challenger who wants to slash federal transit funding by 46 percent and a president who, after just 28 days in office, invested $8.4 billion in transit as part of his economic recovery plan. Make no mistake, there are huge…
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September 21, 2012

Election, General, MoveAmerica Blog

Before Mr. 1% Becomes Mr. Fixit, A Few Questions

The Romney flavor of the day is that the governor will fix Washington from the inside. Bravo! I think he’s on to something. But before you roll up your sleeves Mitt, I have a few questions. Gov. Romney, will you work to oust obstructionists in the Senate who have killed President Obama’s American Jobs Act,…
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September 15, 2012

Election, General, MoveAmerica Blog

The Research on Romney/Ryan: It Isn’t Pretty

Did you know that Mitt Romney was a director of an airline that ran an illegal anti-union campaign against pilots while leading Bain Capital? Or that Paul Ryan championed and voted for a federal budget that slashes transportation funding 46 percent and destroys 500,000 jobs a year? Check out our new presentation to see what,…
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September 13, 2012

Election, General, MoveAmerica Blog

Warning: Steep Transportation Cuts Ahead

As Congress rushes to finish its official business for September and depart for another session of politicking, there’s something ugly lurking around the corner — sequestration. You remember that ill-advised contingency plan that was supposed to scare the ‘Super Committee’ into identifying $1.2 trillion in deficit reductions? Thanks to the Republican obstructionist agenda, a standoff…
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September 5, 2012

Aviation, Election, General, Maritime, MoveAmerica Blog, Rail, Surface Transportation, Transit

The Blueprint to Building a Lasting Economy

Tonight Americans will hear about moving forward with an economy that is “built to last” at the Democratic National Convention. No doubt anyone watching will hear plenty about how the President has focused his energy on expanding the middle class – from saving the auto industry to ensuring America has the world’s finest transportation system…
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September 4, 2012

Election, General, Maritime, Press Releases and Statements, Rail, Surface Transportation, Transit

10 Things You Should Know About President Obama's Transportation Accomplishments

The Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), issues “10 Things You Should Know” as the Democratic National Convention kicks off today with a platform of how to Move America Forward. There is no sharper contrast in this presidential election than in the value the President and his challenger, Gov. Mitt Romney, place on transportation and infrastructure…
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August 24, 2012

Aviation, Election, General, MoveAmerica Blog, Safety

Why Does Paul Ryan Want to Auction Off Our Airlines to Foreign Interests?

Airline employees, remember this close call just six years ago? The date was May 18, 2006. The House of Representatives was having a debate about a bizarre Bush Administration proposal to let U.S. airlines be controlled by China and other foreign interests. The Department of Transportation under Bush proposed a change in federal aviation policy…
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August 2, 2012

General, MoveAmerica Blog, Rail, Safety, Surface Transportation, Transit

Note to House GOP: They Don’t Just Sell You Food

Things happen on Amtrak trains. And when they do, no one wants unqualified front-line workers to be first-responders. Unfortunately, if Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-OH) and some of her allies in the House have their way, fly-by-night contractors could replace Amtrak food and beverage service employees who are trained for all emergencies. Yes these House members…
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July 18, 2012

Aviation, Election, General, Maritime, MoveAmerica Blog, Rail, Safety, Surface Transportation, Transit

Someone Please Enroll Mr. Romney in Economics 101

I’ve been listening to some absurd attacks this week by Mitt Romney and his surrogates against President Obama – the latest a claim that Obama is saying Henry Ford didn’t build Ford Motors or Papa John didn’t build Papa John’s, the government did. Here is what the President actually said: “If you were successful, somebody…
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July 16, 2012

General, MoveAmerica Blog, Rail, Uncategorized

Two Transportation Visions on Collision Course

At least one governor appreciates what transportation investments can do for his state. Governor Jerry Brown of California stood side by side with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood at the Port of Oakland earlier this week, building on the new momentum behind the state’s ambitious high-speed rail plans. Fresh off the actions of state legislators who…
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