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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jul 9, 2012

Helping our veterans find work strengthening America's transportation system is a commitment we are proud to fulfill.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Mar 21, 2012

To maintain our Nation's competitive edge and ensure an economy built to last, the United States must have fast, reliable, resilient, and environmentally sound means of moving people, goods, energy, and information.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Mar 9, 2012

If we accelerate that trend, we can help drivers save a significant amount of money.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 5, 2011

It's in our national interest to make sure our freight rail system runs smoothly.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 5, 2011

I have been notified by the National Mediation Board that in its judgment these disputes threaten substantially to interrupt interstate commerce to a degree that would deprive a section of the country of essential transportation service.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Feb 16, 2010

TIGER grants will tackle the kind of major transportation projects that have been difficult to build under other funding programs.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jan 27, 2010

There's no reason why Europe or China should have the fastest trains when we can build them right here in America.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Dec 6, 2000

The purpose of this order is to enhance that mission and further improve the delivery of air traffic services to the American public.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Apr 20, 2000

Federal agencies in the National Capital Region shall implement a 'transit pass' transportation fringe benefit program for their qualified Federal employees.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Apr 20, 2000

Federal agencies shall implement a transportation fringe benefit program that offers qualified Federal employees the option to exclude from taxable wages and compensation.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Apr 20, 2000

Federal agencies are encouraged to use any nonmonetary incentive to encourage mass transportation and vanpool use.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Apr 20, 2000

The Department of Transportation, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department of Energy shall implement a 'transit pass' transportation fringe benefit program as a 3 year pilot program.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 27, 2000

There has never been a better time to expand our investment in Amtrak and the Nation's passenger railways.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 27, 2000

I am asking Congress to increase Amtrak funding by more than $400 million, or more than 70 percent.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Feb 22, 2000

Nationwide, low income families with cars are 25 percent more likely to work than those without cars.

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Oct 21, 1999

To restore motor carrier safety enforcement authority to the Department of Transportation

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Bill Clinton
@billclinton· Democratic · AR· Jun 22, 1999

The Committee is commended for funding Amtrak at $571 million, the President's requested level.

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