Progressive Railroading: USDOT: Accountability will be top priority in economic stimulus bill

From Progressive Railroading:

Yesterday,U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood met with leaders of state departments of transportation in preparation of the final passage of the economic recovery bill. LaHood's top priority will be accountability, and the newly implemented Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recover (TIGER) team will closely monitor all aspects of the recovery funding, he said. Comprising officials from across the U.S. Department of Transportation's operating administrations and offices, the TIGER team is co-chaired by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs Lana Hurdle and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy Joel Szabat.