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Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), of which TCU is a member, issued a statement on the Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015, introduced by Sen. John Thune (R-SD). President Wytkind said, “At a time when our country’s transportation infrastructure is failing and disenfranchised Americans are desperate for work,
Read moreEdward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), of which TCU is a member, issued a statement on the consideration of the Amtrak Reauthorization bill: “We applaud Senators Roger Wicker and Cory Booker for working in a bipartisan fashion to craft a sensible Amtrak Reauthorization bill that will be considered by the Commerce
Read moreThe Senate Appropriations Committee advanced a nearly $55.7 billion bill funding the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development for the next fiscal year, which starts Oct. 1. The Senate version of the bill to fund transportation and housing programs would provide Amtrak with nearly $1.4 billion next year, much more than the amount
Read moreSince June, 2015, David Arouca has served as a Legislative Assistant in TCU’s Legislative Department’s headquarters in Rockville, MD. Dave brings deep experience in legislative and political affairs to TCU, from both on and off the Hill. Dave began his career in DC in the Office of Congressman Dan Lipinski (D-IL) and the House Democratic
Read moreEdward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), of which TCU is a member, issued a statement in advance of a House vote on a short-term extension of expiring highway and transit investment programs: “TTD urges a YES vote on H.R. 2353, a short-term extension of expiring highway/transit programs that will keep pressure on
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