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Second International Study Tour Planned
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New NLRB Union Poster Effective Date Delayed
The NLRB’s rule requiring employers to post notices of an employee’s right to unionize is on hold, after a federal court in Washington, D.C., issued a temporary injunction.
Congress Holds Hearing on Domestic Fuels Act
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy held a hearing on the Domestic Fuels Protection Act, H.R. 4345, which would remove roadblocks that currently are preventing retailers from considering whether to sell new fuels, including gasoline with 15 percent ethanol (E15).
House Transportation Extension Passes; Heads to Conference With Senate
The House of Representatives last week voted 293 to 127 in favor of another transportation extension through Sept. 30, 2012.
President Calls for Tougher Penalties on Oil Speculation
President Obama last week urged Congress to toughen penalties for manipulation of oil markets and called for stricter government oversight of energy markets.
House Passes Small Business Tax Credit
U.S. House of Representatives voted 235-173 in favor of the Small Business Tax Cut Act last week.
ATA Issues 2012 American Trucking Trends Report
The 2012 edition of the ATA “American Trucking Trends” shows that trucking continues to be the dominant mode of freight transportation and an integral part of the U.S. economy.
Quick Facts and Figures, April Beige Book
The U.S. economy showed moderate expansion in the past two months.
Quick Facts and Figures, Turnover Rate for Truck Drivers
The turnover rate for truck drivers at large truckload fleets unexpectedly dipped one percentage point.
Renewable Fuels Fraud Case Exposes Weakness in EPA Program
A recent case involving the sale of fraudulent biodiesel credits is prompting calls for greater oversight of the fuel credit program run by the EPA.