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Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

Business, Government, Safety, Equipment

Tires: Global Imports Begin to Slow

There are signs that the rise of global tire imports to the United States is beginning to slow as the economy weakens and costs increase.

December 1, 2008

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Business, Government

Consumer Sentiment Index Shows Decline

U.S. consumer confidence fell more than forecast this month, Bloomberg reported.

November 26, 2008
Business, Government

New Home Sales Fall 5.3% in September

New home sales fell 5.3% in October to a 17-year low, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

November 26, 2008
Business, Logistics, Government

Chicago Manufacturing Index Slows

Manufacturing activity in the Chicago region contracted in November at the fastest pace since April 1982, the National Association of Purchasing Management said Wednesday.

November 26, 2008
Government, Business

Personal Spending Falls in October

Consumer personal spending dropped 1% in October, the biggest drop since the 2001 contraction, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

November 26, 2008
Business, Government

Durable Goods Orders Fall 6.2% in October

Durable goods orders fell 6.2% in October, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

November 26, 2008
Business, Safety, Government

DOT Gives $110 Million For Atlanta HOT Lanes

The federal government has awarded a $110 million grant toward a plan to turn some of metropolitan Atlanta's HOV lanes into HOT lanes, Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters announced Tuesday.

November 25, 2008
Fuel, Business, Logistics, Government

Diesel Falls 14.5¢ to $2.664

Diesel fuel’s national average price continued its downward trend, falling 14.5 cents to $2.664 a gallon, the Department of Energy said Monday.

November 25, 2008
Government, Business

Third-Quarter GDP Falls 0.5%

The U.S. economy contracted more than previously estimated, shrinking by 0.5% in the third quarter, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

November 25, 2008
Business, Government

Consumer Confidence Rises In November After Record Low

Consumer confidence unexpectedly rose in November as falling gasoline prices provided relief for consumers, the Bloomberg said Tuesday.

November 25, 2008