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The Transportation Lobby

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Introduction

America’s transportation policy is dysfunctional. It’s also nearly bankrupt. Now, as debate reaches a crescendo over a new $500 billion transportation bill, can the national interest trump hundreds of special interests?
Don’t bet on it.

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Lobbying

A Lobbying Free-for-All

Almost 1,800 special interests spent at least $45 million over the first six months of this year to “help” Congress draft a new transportation bill. Who are they? Check out our story and the accompanying interactive map. Read More

Mapping the Transportation Lobby

Who’s lobbying on transportation in your area? Check out the interactive map.

TranspoBlog

Nov. 05, 2009, 3:32 pm
Buffett’s New Company Sure Knows How to Lobby

Oct. 26, 2009, 9:27 am
While Federal Action Stalls, a Battle Rages in Virginia

Oct. 02, 2009, 6:00 am
Congress hits snooze button on transportation bill

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  • Boxer not in favor of taxing miles traveled if it involves "big brother." Wants ideas like fees on cleaner cars so ppl pay for roads equally Nov. 18, 2009, 4:31 pm
  • Sen Carper: Transpo investments not tied to nat'l goals. Does admin believe it's appropriate to tie money to goals? DOT's Kienitz says yes. Nov. 18, 2009, 4:12 pm
  • @eschor "Spoken like a senator who's retiring next yr!" Amen. Nov. 18, 2009, 4:08 pm
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