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Trade Gap Little Changed as Imports, Exports Increase
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The trade deficit was little changed in October as an improving U.S. economy caused imports to climb to a record while exports also rose.
December 5, 2014New T&I Top Democrat Optimistic on Road Bill
U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon, the new top transportation leader for House Democrats in the next Congress, told Transport Topics last week he is hopeful about Congress’ chances of advancing a long-term highway bill before the current law expires in May.
November 24, 2014Key House Democrat DeFazio Sees Opportunity to Pass Long-Term Highway Bill Next Congress
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Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon, elected Nov. 19 as the House Democrats’ top transportation leader in the next Congress, told Transport Topics this week he is hopeful about Congress’ chances of advancing a long-term highway bill before the current law expires in May.
November 19, 2014Rep. DeFazio to Pursue Top Democrat Spot on House Transportation Panel
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Oregon Democrat Peter DeFazio will look to take over as the ranking member on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the next Congress, a senior House aide told Transport Topics.
November 5, 2014Trade Deficit Widens to Four-Month High as Exports Decline
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The trade deficit in the U.S. widened in September as exports cooled from a record, highlighting how weakening global growth will affect the world’s largest economy.
November 4, 2014Trade Gap Narrows in August on Record Exports
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The trade deficit in the U.S. shrank in August to the lowest level in seven months as exports edged up to a record.
October 3, 2014DEF Holds at $2.79 for Fifth Month
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The U.S. national average diesel exhaust fluid pump price remained stable for a fifth consecutive month at $2.79 per gallon in August, Integer Research reported.
September 5, 2014DeFazio Unveils Proposal to Alter Fuel-Tax System
WASHINGTON — Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) introduced a bill last week to replace the federal gasoline tax with a barrel tax on oil, eliminate the sales tax on truck tires and index the diesel tax to inflation.
June 16, 2014Trade Gap Shrinks in March by 3.6% to $40.4 Billion
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The trade deficit narrowed in March by 3.6% to $40.4 billion from the prior month’s $41.9 billion, the Commerce Department reported.
May 6, 2014Trade Deficit Little Changed in January
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The U.S. trade deficit was little changed in January as imports and exports grew, the Commerce Department reported March 7.
March 7, 2014