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U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Gary Peters (D-MI), Rob Portman (R-OH), and Mark Warner (D-VA) have introduced the DHS Industrial Control Systems Capabilities Enhancement Act of 2021, aiming to protect critical infrastructure networks from cybersecurity threats. The bill seeks to strengthen the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's
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Maryland Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin, along with Congressman Andy Harris, have announced $513,000 in federal funding to complete the construction of the Sudlersville Wastewater Treatment Plant in Queen Anne's County. This funding, provided through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development,
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U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressman Andy Harris, representing Maryland, have announced the securing of $513,000 in federal funding to complete the construction of the Sudlersville Wastewater Treatment Plant in Queen Anne's County. This investment aims to improve water quality and protect
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West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin and Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced $4,519,000 in loans and $3,465,000 in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program to modernize rural drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in the state.
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Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, played a crucial role in passing the "Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act" (H.R.3684) through the U.S. House of Representatives. This
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Congressman John Garamendi's "Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act" aims to modernize the nation's roads, bridges, transit, and rail systems, making them more resilient to climate change. The comprehensive surface transportation bill, which passed the
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Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA), a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, played a pivotal role in passing the "Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act" (H.R.3684), a comprehensive surface transportation bill that would modernize
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Rescuers have been searching for survivors in the rubble of the Champlain Tower South Condo in Miami, Florida, following its catastrophic collapse early Thursday morning. At least three people have been confirmed dead, with 99 still unaccounted for. The investigation into the cause of the collapse is ongoing, with officials
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Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia on Tuesday announced his willingness to back a party-line infrastructure bill, a crucial move that could allow Democrats to pivot to approving much of President Joe Biden's spending plans without GOP support. This development comes amidst ongoing bipartisan negotiations on a $1
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A busy week in Washington, D.C. was marked by the collapse of infrastructure talks, the Justice Department's actions during the Trump administration coming under scrutiny, and a striking report on tax evasion by some of the world's wealthiest individuals. Amidst these developments, President Biden'
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Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) has successfully secured $20 million for three local transportation priorities as part of the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act (H.R.3684). This comprehensive surface transportation bill aims to modernize the nation's roads, bridges,
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President Joe Biden's proposal to invest $2.3 trillion in infrastructure improvements in the United States, including $25 billion for commercial airports and $80 billion for Amtrak, has left the business travel industry waiting to see how it will play out. The plan, which has not yet been
