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U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Launches “Voices of the Recovery Act” Web Feature

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today unveiled a new interactive “Voices of the Recovery Act” web feature to share the stories of workers on Recovery Act projects around the country. Through the online map, visitors can click on videos of construction workers around the country...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Participates in International Walk to School Day

At an event celebrating International Walk to School Day, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood joined elementary school students in Silver Spring, Maryland today to showcase the federal ”Safe Routes to School” (SRTS) program and to highlight First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move”...

U.S. Department of Transportation Planes, trains, autos are nation’s lifeline, not partisan interests By Secretary Ray LaHood

Planes, trains, autos are nation’s lifeline, not partisan interests By Secretary Ray LaHood

Secretary Ray LaHood More Stars, Safer Cars Press Conference

Opinion: Transportation Safety -- Are We There Yet? Sec. Ray LaHood

Opinion: Transportation Safety -- Are We There Yet? Sec. Ray LaHood Special to AOL News

Significant Rulemaking Report October 2010

This report provides a summary and the status for all significant rulemakings that DOT currently has pending or has issued recently. We update the Report at the beginning of each month. The information in the Report is not intended to commit DOT to specific conclusions or actions. For...

U.S. Department of Transportation Signs Global Safety Information Exchange Agreement

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today signed an agreement to make flying safer around the globe through the exchange of safety information between the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and international aviation bodies.

Secretary Ray LaHood Remarks as Prepared Address to 37th ICAO Assembly Montreal, Quebec, Canada

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Announces More NTSB Recommendations Completed in 2010 Than in Last Five Years

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that, in keeping with his commitment to make safety the top priority of the U.S. Department of Transportation, the U.S. DOT has already completed more NTSB safety recommendations in 2010 than in any of the last five years. Over the last...

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