John Mica — Transportation Committee

By Aaron Mehta

John Mica, the brother of former Democratic Rep. Dan Mica, was elected to the U.S. House as a Republican in 1992 representing Florida’s 7th

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"… than 95 percent of the time during the 111th Congress. As chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Mica would oversee airline, highway, rail, and inland waterways issues as …"

Crafting a transportation bill

By Matthew Lewis

A troubling process, a shortage of cash and plenty of lobbyists

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"… is being championed by Minnesota Democrat James Oberstar, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and the unchallenged power over transportation in that chamber. The propo …"

Following the money for construction, campaigns

By Matthew Lewis

Critical deadlines are looming to renew funding for transportation projects, but there are differing approaches to the problem in the House
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FAA reauthorization ‘stuck on the tarmac’

By Matthew Lewis

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee this week introduced another bill to reauthorize the currently leaderless and conflict

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"… he administration is currently negotiating with its targeted candidate. …"

New coal ash regulations coming?

By Kristen Lombardi

Now that the Environmental Protection Agency has ended years of delay and pledged to regulate coal ash — the often toxic combustion waste th

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"… cting streams, lakes, and wetlands from pollution.On Thursday morning, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will hold a hearing on coal ash disposal and its effect on water quality. …"

Young pilots riskier than the over-60s who are turned away

WASHINGTON, January 8, 2001 — Minutes after the TWA Boeing 727 had taken off from New Yorks LaGuardia Airport and was climbing above 10,000
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FAA inspectors cozy up to airlines

By The Center for Public Integrity

Weak oversight on flight safety a symptom of close FAA/industry relations

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"… ut separate probes by the OIG, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee found alarming evidence that the necessary integrity was often missing, an …"

"… or management knew about the Southwest situation for years. Staff from the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee interviewed additional FAA inspectors who said they sometimes do not bring …"

Controversial FAA program serves just 153 communities at a cost of $200 million

By Corbin Hiar

Controversial air service subsidy lives on despite years of criticism

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"… tisan edge to it.”That changed in July when EAS was targeted for cuts by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John Mica, R-Fla., in a short-term FAA extension that was due to …"

Romney flip-flops on use of earmarks

By The Associated Press

Romney the presidential nominee is anti-earmark, but as governor, Mass. had many 'high priority projects'

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"… n shows.Romney's transportation secretary, Daniel A. Grabauskas, asked the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to include the money in a transportation spending bill. That bill was full …"

"… Rep. Don Young, the Alaska Republican who at the time was chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and who held powerful sway on spending matters as the big transportation b …"

Real estate influence group spends 'mind boggling' amount in California House race

By Alexandra Duszak

Pro-development candidate Gary Miller gets big boost from Realtor super PAC in California state race.

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"… ommittee, which oversees the real estate and insurance industries, and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. He is also the founder of G. Miller Development, a home building and deve …"

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