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News Digest DOT 39-17

USDOT Soliciting Applications for University Transportation Center Grants in Three Federal Regions. As part of the University Transportation Centers (UTC) program, the US Department of Transportation is seeking applications from eligible nonprofit institutions of higher education located in...

National Maritime Day Ceremony

Draft remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine l. ChaoNational Maritime Day CeremonyUSDOT 1200 New Jersey Ave., SEWashington, D.C.May 22, 2017

Thank you so much, President Sacco, for that warm introduction, and for your strong and steady...

CARE 2017 National Conference

Remarks Prepared for Delivery by the Hon. Elaine L. ChaoCARE 2017 National Conference May 22, 2017Washington, D.C.

Good afternoon!  I am so pleased to be part of this forum on empowering ppy to have had the opportunity to help make a difference for women in Iraq and...

05.18.2017 - Ceremonial Opening of Atlanta’s I-85 Bridge

Remarks Prepared for Delivery by

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao

Ceremonial Opening of Atlanta’s I-85 Bridge

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Thank you, Governor Deal and Commissioner McMurry.

On behalf of the President, I am so pleased to be here today, to...