'If people like Ray LaHood and others aren't able to earmark dollars, that money will be spent by some bureaucrat in Was...
While maintaining transportation safety as the Department's preeminent goal, the most immediate need will be to implemen...
President Obama wants to eliminate earmarks, particularly in the stimulus.
I think it kind of defeats the purpose then to go back and say that you're going to auction those off.
First is openness. That means an open door to you, to your Senate colleagues, to my former colleagues in the House and t...
President Obama wants to get this money out.
Change is never easy, but always possible.
I can recall coming to the Congress and meeting right off the bat, not only the Speaker of the House, Tip O'Neill, but o...
A good deal of the economic stimulus is going to be directed toward transportation infrastructure.
I am very pleased that President Obama selected such a strong and accomplished nominee with a reputation for fairness an...
I know the fine work you did there.
Forecasts now predict the Federal Highway Trust Fund will be insolvent for years.
I can't think of a better person to be given that assignment. And that's why I come here today to completely support his...
The means by which we fund Federal infrastructure need to be carefully reexamined.
I recognize at least part of that decision will be made in the White House.
One of your first duties as Secretary of Transportation will be to issue regulations on the Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act.
This Administration did a pilot project. This Congress, just over a year ago, passed legislation prohibiting it.
I'm glad to hear it will be an active committee.
