Lobbyists working on a new Highway Bill, another major piece of legislation that Congress will take up next year, are preparing for a tough road ahead.
“The fact of the matter is we cannot currently fund our maintenance projects right now,” said Mike Falencki, chief operating officer and vice president of policy at the Keelen Group . “The pressure is on this upcoming Highway Bill to generate some kind of revenue.”...
As the price of oil continues to climb, whether from increased global demand or trading speculation, it is apparent that the United States must take steps to secure our own energy independence. We will not become...