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Official Twitter page of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Democrats. Ranking Member: Peter DeFazio

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  1. Retweeted
    12 Dec 2018

    What "Waters of the United States" does the Clean Water Act cover? There's a new rule & (+ this great gif from her article) explains how it differs from the Obama-era rule

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    11 Dec 2018

    Why should we force America’s families to pay more to clean up polluters’ messes? This is incredibly stupid and wrong.

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  3. 11 Dec 2018

    Ranking Member and RM of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and the Environment responded to the Trump Administration’s proposal:

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    7 Dec 2018

    What We’re Watching: At , joined onstage to discuss the efforts Congress is making to ensure safer, more modern infrastructure.

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  5. 7 Dec 2018

    The study concluded that current capital spending on interstates needs to grow to $45-70 billion annually over the next 20 years to renew and modernize the Interstate system. This HAS to be a priority for the Federal government.

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  6. 7 Dec 2018

    (2/2) "...far more costly to operate, maintain, and repair; less safe; incompatible with evolving technology; and vulnerable to the effects of a changing climate and extreme weather”

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  7. 7 Dec 2018

    The Transportation Research Board's study found that: (1/2) “Unless a commitment is made soon to remedy the system’s deficiencies and to prepare it for the challenges that lie ahead, there is a very real risk that the system will become increasingly congested..."

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  8. 7 Dec 2018

    Yesterday, the Transportation Research Board released their mandated study on the future needs of Interstates. The consensus is clear--we need more Federal investment and a new vision for transportation.

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    6 Dec 2018

    Today I announced $20 million for improvements to the Coos Bay Rail Line. These improvements will make it easier for businesses in the Coos Bay area to bring their goods to market and boost SW Oregon's economy.

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    5 Dec 2018

    What can Congress do to make sure we have safer, more modern infrastructure, asks ? responds: We created a new mandate to ensure that construction following a disaster will withstand future catastrophes

    Hard hits on infrastructure from natural disasters
    #AtlanticFixIt
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  11. 5 Dec 2018

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  12. 5 Dec 2018

    "We need infrastructure designs that are more resilient, like roads and bridges that can withstand earthquakes, fires, and the environmental impacts of Climate Change" - Ranking Member

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    5 Dec 2018

    : “package needs to build in green infrastructure technology, and spend on both a state of good repair and new options for transportation.”

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    5 Dec 2018

    . shares his Penny for Progress proposal to finance infrastructure issues across America

    Penny for Progress to address infrastructure issues
    #AtlanticFixIt
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    5 Dec 2018

    A Penny for Progress Act, his proposal, will provide necessary funding to improve our nation's infrastructure - believes

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    5 Dec 2018

    What policy solutions can address America’s infrastructure needs? answers next at

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  17. 5 Dec 2018

    Tune in now: Ranking Member sits down with to talk Congress' opportunity to get a robust infrastructure package across the finish line.

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    4 Dec 2018

    As a member of , I’ll continue to fight to ensure we meet commitments to our local community, so that we can continue to address growing backlog of infrastructure needs, create jobs, reduce congestion & improve quality of life in our communities.

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  19. 4 Dec 2018

    Passing a bipartisan infrastructure bill with real federal investment will be a top priority for the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee in the next Congress.

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    30 Nov 2018

    CANCELLATION: M7.0 005mi N Anchorage, Alaska 0829AKST Nov 30: No tsunami observed

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