110th Congress

Transportation Policy

Impact on the Trucking Industry

Impact on the Trucking Industry

Tuesday

Diesel fuel prices have risen almost 25% since January. A House Transportation Subcmte. looked at the impact of rising fuel costs on the trucking industry. The members also examined how fuel surcharges are set and collected.
High Fuel Costs Threaten Bankruptcy for Truckers
The Entire Hearing

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Recent Programs

Ryan Alexander, Taxpayers for Common Sense, President Ryan Alexander takes a look at the mission of Taxpayers for Common Sense, as well as the tools available on its website which allow the public to track congressional earmarks and their sponsors. Ms. Alexander also discusses new earmark disclosure rules passed by Congress in 2007, and proposals for reform.
Washington, DC : 32 min.

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