We're strong supporters of the Build America Bonds program, a $50-billion increase in transportation funding across the ...
If South Dakota didn't have rail, South Dakota industries wouldn't be competitive in grain production.
But for agriculture to remain competitive, balance must be brought into the game.
We appreciate that you are a co-sponsor of S. 308 and S. 309, bills introduced by Senator Baucus that would strengthen F...
My question is, how is your industry going to meet the challenge of doubling the amount of freight that it carries?
An important consideration for any new Federal transportation financing mechanisms like an infrastructure bank is to ens...
We greatly appreciate your leadership in developing a proposal that would benefit both rural and urban areas.
I think it's important to explore the proper role of the Federal Government in ensuring our transportation system can sa...
I'd like to see the processes streamlined so that you can deliver projects more efficiently.
Without rail access, the expense to raise a crop would increase significantly.
if such climate legislation is to pass, it should not result in a rural state, like South Dakota, being required to take...
But, if we just continue to raise the inherent cost of manufacturing in this society, all that's going to do is push thi...
I think, kind of, all rules are off when that happens, and we do believe that, as long as there are general funds coming...
We do believe that there needs to be reform.
I've joined with Senator Ron Wyden in introducing the Build American Bonds Act, which enjoys bipartisan support.
We, like AASHTO, support keeping the ratio between the highway and transit programs at 4-1.
Thank you, Larry, very much.
The next Federal highway bill must ensure adequate investment in rural highways.
