Washington, D.C.—For President Joe Biden, the lesson from his party’s disappointing showing in off-year elections will be to work harder to get Congress to approve his legislative agenda. “I do… Read More
Joe Manchin
The infrastructure bill, whose fate in Congress is still uncertain, “is everything to us,” said a vice president of LaFargeHolcim speaking at the recent Waterways Symposium held in St. Louis. Read More
Washington, D.C.—With only hours to spare, the Senate passed a stopgap measure to avoid a government shutdown and keep federal agencies up and running through December 3. Approved by a… Read More
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
Washington, D.C.—On one lengthy legislative day, the Senate easily approved a historic trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure bill that includes billions for ports and waterways and then narrowly passed, with support only… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Facing serious opposition from both sides of the aisle, President Joe Biden defended his massive $2 trillion-plus infrastructure and jobs proposal before saying he was “wide open” to changes. Read More
Washington, D.C.—The former vice chairman of the Inland Waterways Users Board (IWUB) expressed confidence the critical role the board serves will be recognized by a review ordered by the Department… Read More
The availability and effectiveness of a vaccine for COVID-19 will be the single biggest factor driving any economic recovery in the coming months. That was the opening message of Washington… Read More
Washington, D.C.—In an unusual rebuke even in these divisive political times, the Democratic-controlled U.S. House voted to block President Donald Trump’s national emergency on border security that some warn could… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The National Maritime Center (NMC) announced several actions to mitigate the impact on mariners of the partial government shutdown. Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC) (National Endorsements only) and Medical Certificates… Read More