Transportation Department Confirmation Hearing
2020-08-07T17:32:21-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZGE5XC8yMDIwMDgwNjEwMDExNDAxMF9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a confirmation hearing for positions in the Transportation Department, and the boards of Surface Transportation and Amtrak. Democrats on the committee expressed concern over the Trump administration’s actions toward other inspector generals and questioned the Transportation Department’s nominee on his objectivity, independence, and ability to conduct investigations. Lawmakers and witnesses also discussed the importance of Amtrak, increasing long distance services and expansion in rural areas.
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a confirmation hearing for positions in the Transportation Department, and t… read more
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a confirmation hearing for positions in the Transportation Department, and the boards of Surface Transportation and Amtrak. Democrats on the committee expressed concern over the Trump administration’s actions toward other inspector generals and questioned the Transportation Department’s nominee on his objectivity, independence, and ability to conduct investigations. Lawmakers and witnesses also discussed the importance of Amtrak, increasing long distance services and expansion in rural areas. close
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