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U.S. DOT, GSA Celebrate Two Trailblazing Former Secretaries by Naming DOT’s Headquarters in Their Honor
09 May

U.S. DOT, GSA Celebrate Two Trailblazing Former Secretaries by Naming DOT’s Headquarters in Their Honor

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Washington, D.C. – Today U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and U.S. General Services Administrator Robin Carnahan formally announced the naming of the U.S. DOT headquarters building to the William T. Coleman, Jr. and Norman Y. Mineta Federal Building, dedicated for two transformational former Secretaries of Transportation and fulfilling bipartisan legislation passed in Congress. At an event this morning, Secretary Buttigieg and Administrator Carnahan were joined by members of the Coleman and Mineta families, as well as DOT and GSA employees, lawmakers, senior government officials, and other transportation leaders.   “Secretaries Bill Coleman and Norm Mineta were not only exemplary stewards…
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Voon Launches New THC Pouches for the Ultimate Vegas Experience
09 May

Voon Launches New THC Pouches for the Ultimate Vegas Experience

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Experience the ultimate Vegas buzz with Voon's THC pouches. Break free from smoking restrictions and embrace Sin City's wild side. Smokeless, Fast-Acting and Discrete- Introducing 20mg THC Pouches from Voon Free yourself from all smoking restrictions with Voon's 20mg THC pouches. Fast-Acting, Potent, Vegan and Cost-Effective - these pouches will enhance your Sin City experience to the max. LAS VEGAS, May 9, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Voon, a leading innovator in pouch-in-mouth products, is excited to announce the launch of their newest product, THC pouches. These pouches provide a new level of freedom to those visiting Sin City by liberating them…
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Roadtrippers Launches Major Product Update With RV GPS, Helping Users Enjoy Safer Road Trips
09 May

Roadtrippers Launches Major Product Update With RV GPS, Helping Users Enjoy Safer Road Trips

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The new feature pairs Roadtrippers' best-in-class trip planner with up-to-date navigation tailored for your RV Roadtrippers Logo CINCINNATI, May 9, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Roadtrippers, the #1 road trip planning tool that helps roadtrippers turn their trips into adventures, is enhancing its product offering to help RVers find safer routes. The road trip planning experience that millions have enjoyed now incorporates RV-friendly route planning and GPS navigation in a single convenient experience. Standalone GPS devices for RVing can be expensive, and keeping those devices up-to-date with the latest information and data can be inconvenient. Roadtrippers' new RV GPS feature eliminates those issues…
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Pizza Inn Reenters Texoma Market With Today’s Opening of New Buffet-Style Restaurant
09 May

Pizza Inn Reenters Texoma Market With Today’s Opening of New Buffet-Style Restaurant

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Popular Restaurant Brand Continues Dynamic Growth Strategy With Opening of Third New Restaurant in Four Weeks Pizza Inn Opens in Sherman, TX Sherman, Texas, franchisees Charlie and Jeannie Clark DALLAS, May 9, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Pizza Inn, America's Hometown Pizza Buffet, today announced the return of Pizza Inn to the Texoma region of North Texas with the opening of a new restaurant in Sherman. The family-focused dine-in buffet is reintroducing the market to its numerous signature pizzas, traditional pastas, and distinctive desserts, called Pizzerts®, as well as its robust, all-you-can-eat, fresh salad bar, filled with an array of house-cut ingredients,…
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U.S. DOT, GSA Celebrate Two Trailblazing Former Secretaries by Naming DOT’s Headquarters in Their Honor
08 May

DOT to Propose Requirements for Airlines to Cover Expenses and Compensate Stranded Passengers

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For the first time in U.S. history, DOT initiates a rulemaking that would require airlines to compensate passengers and cover certain expenses for controllable delays and cancellations   FlightRights.Gov, the newly-expanded DOT dashboard first launched last summer to hold airlines accountable to passengers, shows that few airlines currently provide any compensation for airline-caused delays or cancellations  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced plans to launch a new rulemaking that is aimed at requiring airlines to provide compensation and cover expenses for amenities such as meals, hotels, and rebooking when airlines are responsible for stranding passengers. After…
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Credello: The Best Cheap Vacations in the U.S. Right Now
08 May

Credello: The Best Cheap Vacations in the U.S. Right Now

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NEW YORK, May 8, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Credello: Summer isn't far away, and that's when many individuals and families think about taking vacations. You can stick to your travel budget in various ways. You might pursue flights on less popular days of the week or book a hotel using credit card points. One way to keep the cost of a vacation down, though, is to visit a part of the country that isn't particularly expensive. A trip to New York City or Los Angeles might be unrealistic, but you can also target some cheaper destinations that still have a lot to…
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U.S. DOT, GSA Celebrate Two Trailblazing Former Secretaries by Naming DOT’s Headquarters in Their Honor
05 May

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $700 Million in Grants to Replace Aging Passenger Railcars in Six Transit Systems

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Friday, May 5, 2023 Grants largely invest in medium-sized transit agencies that often lack the resources needed to make long-overdue improvements WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the selection of six projects in six states to replace aging passenger railcars, improving reliability, safety, and accessibility on the nation’s rail transit systems. Funded by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the approximately $703 million in project selections represents first-time funding from the new Rail Vehicle Replacement Program, which was created to improve safety, service, and the customer experience on subways, commuter rail, and light rail…
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U.S. DOT, GSA Celebrate Two Trailblazing Former Secretaries by Naming DOT’s Headquarters in Their Honor
05 May

USDOT Announces Bipartisan PIPES Act Proposal to Modernize Decades-Old Pipeline Leak Detection Rules, Invests in Critical American Infrastructure, Create Good-Paying Jobs, and Improve Safety

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WASHINGTON – Following the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic announcement to invest $196 million in grants for 37 pipeline modernization projects spread across 19 states, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today announced it is proposing a new rule to significantly improve the detection and repair of leaks from gas pipelines. As directed by the bipartisan PIPES Act of 2020, the proposed rule would create good-paying jobs, deploy pipeline workers across the country to keep more product in the pipe, and prevent dangerous accidents. These actions, if finalized, would boost efficiency, cut harmful pollution and waste,…
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U.S. DOT, GSA Celebrate Two Trailblazing Former Secretaries by Naming DOT’s Headquarters in Their Honor
05 May

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Loans of Up to $327 million for Improvements to the Sound Transit System in Washington State

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Improved Light Rail Service Will Connect Community to Jobs, Reduce Emissions Washington – The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced that its Build America Bureau has provided low-interest loans totaling $327 million to the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit) for improvements to the transit system. By providing Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) and Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) Loans. The Bureau helps communities expedite infrastructure projects and reduce project costs.   “DOT’s $327 million in loans to support Sound Transit’s light and commuter rail lines supports an alternative to car travel on congested roadways…
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U.S. DOT, GSA Celebrate Two Trailblazing Former Secretaries by Naming DOT’s Headquarters in Their Honor
04 May

USDOT, Supply Chain Companies Launch New Data Exchange to Strengthen Supply Chains

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Washington, DC – This week, on Monday May 1st at the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Secretary Pete Buttigieg and National Economic Council (NEC) Deputy Director Celeste Drake hosted the Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) Spring Meeting, making critical progress on the initiative while welcoming new and interested members. The convening marks an important milestone as the FLOW team has developed a data exchange to pool information on goods movement, including incoming container volumes and available logistics equipment. Data sharing like this, across the supply chain industry and alongside the federal government, has never been done…
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