Media
Infrastructure in the News: October 3, 2013
NATIONAL NEWS:
New York Times: 10 Questions for President Obama
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/03/10-questions-for-president-obama/?_r=0
President Obama remains stuck in a double-barreled showdown with Congressional Republicans — over the government shutdown and over the need to raise the government’s debt limit by mid-October to allow the United States Treasury to meet its obligations.
Infrastructure in the News: October 2, 2013
BAF IN THE NEWS:
Governing Magazine: What the Federal Shutdown Means for State and Local Governments
http://www.governing.com/blogs/fedwatch/gov-what-a-federal-shutdown-means-for-state-and-local-governments.html
State and local government budget experts say the first federal government shutdown in 17 years shouldn't be too disruptive to their operations in the short-term, but if it lasts more than a week, they could start to encounter serious challenges.
Infrastructure in the News: October 1, 2013
NATIONAL NEWS:
USA Today: You can fly, but it will be lights out at many landmarks
http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2013/09/30/federal-government-shutdown-travel-smithsonian-monuments/2896707/
A federal government shutdown could put a damper on people's vacation plans.
Infrastructure in the News: September 30, 2013
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Philadelphia Business Journal: New life for billion-dollar PA transportation bill
http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/morning_roundup/2013/09/new-life-for-pa-transportation-bill.html
Republicans in the Pennsylvania House are planning on bringing up a transportation funding bill for a vote, a measure that would surely be signed by Gov. Tom Corbett, according to Newsworks.
Infrastructure in the News: September 27, 2013
BAF IN THE NEWS:
Philadelphia Business Journal: Rendell: 'Play hardball' in transportation funding fight
http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2013/09/26/rendell-transportation-crucial-to.html
In preparation for next week's decision on state transportation funding, former Governor Ed Rendell gave a rousing endorsement for increased funding to help the ailing infrastructure.
Infrastructure in the News: September 26, 2013
NATIONAL NEWS:
New York Times: After Delays, U.S. Takes a Step Forward on Rearview Cameras in Vehicles
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/25/business/after-delays-us-takes-a-step-forward-on-rearview-cameras-in-vehicles.html
DETROIT — To help prevent the deaths of children hit by cars that are backing up, the Transportation Department said Tuesday that it would add rearview cameras to its list of recommended safety measures.
Infrastructure in the News: September 25, 2013
NATIONAL NEWS:
The Hill: Sen. Rockefeller: 'I wish I were confident' Congress will increase transportation funding
Infrastructure in the News: September 24, 2013
NATIONAL NEWS:
USA Today: FAA to discuss easing up on in-flight electronic devices
http://www.usatoday.com/story/todayinthesky/2013/09/23/faa-electronic-devices-ease-restrictions/2854521/
A federal advisory panel will meet this week to come up with recommendations for the use of electronic devices on airplanes during take-offs and landings.
Infrastructure in the News: September 19, 2013
BAF IN THE NEWS:
MSNBC: Morning Joe
Infrastructure in the News: September 18, 2013
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CBS Philadelphia: From South Philadelphia, A Call For US Infrastructure Investment
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2013/09/17/from-south-philadelphia-a-call-for-us-infrastructure-investment/
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A national survey of more than 400 manufacturers shows there is concern with US infrastructures and a belief that it’s hurting the competitive demands of a growing economy.