•The Federal highway and transit programs shutdown temporarily this week. Watch coverage of the emergency from the perspective of two dozen state DOT directors attending the Annual AASHTO Washington Briefing. The state leaders participate in a tele-conference with the FHWA and hold a news conference to speak out about the potential impacts.
• The House of Representative approves the Senates $15 billion jobs bill, with changes and a contentious debate. Youll hear from both sides of the isle and learn what changes the House made before sending the legislation back to the Senate for final approval.
•Hear what U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said during his speech at the AASHTO Annual Washington Briefing to try and reassure state departments of transportation about the Administrations commitment to the federal highway program. Secretary LaHood also takes on the Gasoline Tax and other sources of revenue for a new multi-year transportation authorization bill.
