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NMERPAC To Look At Mariner Shortage Washington Waves

NMERPAC To Look At Mariner Shortage

September 2, 2022

Washington, D.C.—An ongoing mariner shortage and other workforce issues are expected to be the focus of a September 7 meeting in Dania Beach, Fla., that is being promoted by the… Read More

Congressional Democrats Push Funding For Sustainable Infrastructure Washington Waves

Congressional Democrats Push Funding For Sustainable Infrastructure

September 17, 2021

Washington, D.C.—The Maritime Administration would receive $2.5 billion to support more sustainable port infrastructure and supply chain resilience as part of a House panel’s portion of a budget reconciliation plan… Read More

McConnell Rejects Infrastructure Spending For Next Coronavirus Bill Washington Waves

McConnell Rejects Infrastructure Spending For Next Coronavirus Bill

May 1, 2020

Washington, D.C.—Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has rejected President Donald Trump’s proposal to include major infrastructure spending in the next coronavirus relief measure. “It’s unrelated to the coronavirus pandemic,… Read More

House Advances Bill To Fix Harbor Maintenance Tax Washington Waves

House Advances Bill To Fix Harbor Maintenance Tax

November 1, 2019

Washington, D.C.—The U.S. House easily approved a bipartisan bill to ensure the Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT) is used for its intended purpose of maintaining federally authorized harbors. Passed by a… Read More