Articles Tagged With 'Department Of Transportation'
Southwest Airlines Incident Highlights Cracks in Federal Oversight
The five-foot tear in the roof of a Southwest 737 last week has brought renewed attention not only to the problem of aging planes, but also to problems in the oversight of the airline industry.
Gov’t Considering Rolling Back Rule Allowing Private Planes to Keep Flights Secret
Under a plan the Department of Transportation is reportedly considering, most private plane owners will no longer be able to prevent the public from tracking their flights.
Safety Advocate: Auto Regulators Are Underfunded and Afraid to Ask for More
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has only a small staff investigating automobile defects.
Toyota Owners Say Fix Didn’t Work
Reports of continued problems highlight a concern that Toyota’s recall focused on the wrong issues.
When Do You Ban a Stimulus Contractor?
About $24 million in stimulus contracts have gone to companies associated with a road contractor now on trial in Kentucky, accused of bribing the state’s previous transportation secretary to get a leg up on contracts.
Stimulus Money Paid Out Now Exceeds Money in the Pipeline
For the first time since we’ve been tracking the stimulus, more money has been paid out than is left in the pipeline.
Stimulus Database: See Which Contractors Are Cashing In
A look at the road and bridge projects awarded as part of the stimulus, and the contractors who are getting the work.
Our Stimulus Spot Check: Summer Wave of Projects Nears Crest
Progress varies widely on road and bridge work, but there are many projects in the pipeline.
Inspector General Blasts Stimulus for Tiny Airports
A report questions the economic merit of some projects approved by the FAA, and calls for an audit of airport grants.
