The Weekly Trek: April 8, 2016

The Weekly Trek

April 8, 2016

Top Political News

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders Bring Their Battle to Brooklyn. NY Times
As Obama defends Garland, Republicans float a possible pick for Supreme Court. Washington Post
Panama Papers Continue to Shake Leaders, Including Cameron and Putin. NY Times
Obama Readies Flurry of Regulations. Wall Street Journal
Ted Cruz declares Wisconsin ‘a turning point’ in the GOP campaign. Washington Post

Transportation

Senate strikes deal on energy tax breaks in FAA bill. The Hill
U.S. Faces Threat of Losing EU Visa Waivers. Wall Street Journal
U.S. Travel Association CEO on Defending Visa Waiver Program Against Uninformed Attacks. Skift
USDOT agencies unveil online training for first responders to hazardous rail spills. Progressive Railroading
Washington state DOT seeks input on rail-car program revival. Progressive Railroading
FRA announces $25 million in grant funds for PTC implementation. DOT
Solution needed: Rail congestion is stifling economic growth. The Hill
T&I Committee Chair Shuster opposes CP-NS merger. Progressive Railroading
Amtrak responds to FRA safety directive following deadly accident. Progressive Railroading
New survey shows Clackamas County divided on paying more for road maintenance. Oregonian
Ports prepare to compete for highway grants. E&E
The car industry has never witnessed what Tesla is about to go through. Washington Post
A new study looks at why bike share is so much safer than regular biking. Vox

Energy & Natural Resources

Gov. Kate Brown unveils toxic air cleanup plan, saying: ‘This must change.’ Oregonian
Carbon market opportunities could benefit Oregon’s private timberland owners. Portland Business Journal
EPA chief: Methane regs will allow ‘sustainable’ fossil fuel use. The Hill
Oil industry delays clean fuels fight. Oregonian
Port Of Vancouver Staff Deal Blow Against Oil Terminal. OPB
What would you like to see at Willamette Falls? Portland Tribune
Jets, helicopters, rockets: Military plans more uses of Northwest public lands. Seattle Times
Here’s what happens when companies actually track their CO2 emissions. Vox

Labor

Taxation, Trade & Defense

Momentum for Pacific Trade Deal Sapped in Election Year. NY Times
Dutch Referendum Rejects Trade Deal Between E.U. and Ukraine. NY Times
Boeing CEO Calls On Senate Committee to Approve Exim Bank Nominee. Wall Street Journal
Obama to Congress: End ‘Insidious’ Corporate Tax Inversions. Roll Call

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