President-Elect Trump Taps Former Labor Secretary to Head US DOT

Secretary-Designate Elaine Chao Will Execute Trump Infrastructure PlanPresident-elect Donald Trump has picked Elaine Chao, former U.S. Labor Secretary and wife to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), to lead the government’s transportation policy and his plans to rebuild infrastructure in a program reportedly valued at as much as $1 trillion. Trump’s transition team said, “Secretary Chao’s extensive record of strong leadership and her expertise are invaluable assets in our mission to rebuild our infrastructure in a fiscally responsible manner.”Chao served … Read More

Congress Enacts First DBE Statutory Provision

Congress enacted the first DBE statutory provision. This provision required USDOT to ensure that at least 10% of the funds authorized for the highway and transit federal financial assistance programs be expended with DBEs.

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