The Weekly Trek: February 5, 2016

Weekly Trek

February 5, 2016

Top Political News

Obama claims credit for strong economy, says ‘Americans are working’. Washington Post
Iowa caucus winners and losers. The Hill
Clinton-Sanders battle boils over in debate between resolute contenders. Washington Post
Poll: Sanders nearly tied with Clinton nationwide. The Hill
Hardliners may force ‘one-way ticket to an omnibus’ – Rogers. E&E Publishing

Transportation

FAA overhaul bill stirs uproar. Wall Street Journal
Rep. Bill Shuster: How to fix America’s crumbling aviation system. Fox News
Obama to push for $10-per-barrel oil tax for green transportation plan. The Hill
A conversation with Alan Boyd, the first Secretary of Transportation. Eno
Lawmakers ground airport fee hike. The Hill
FRA releases status of railroads’ PTC timelines. Progressive Railroading
Travel groups urge Congress to study airline competition. USA Today
US Transportation Secretary says Elon Musk’s Hyperloop could be the next ‘moonshot’. The Verge

Energy & Natural Resources

Obama to seek $8.27B for EPA, $1.65B for climate fund. E&E Publishing
White House to SCOTUS: Bid to block climate rule ‘unprecedented.’ The Hill
Democrats had a lot of GOP help on Energy Bill vote. Roll Call
Oregon Secretary of State joins the crowd investigating Energy Department tax credits. Oregonian
Obama’s hidden climate leverage. Politico
Has the U.S. really reached an epic turning point in energy? National Geographic
Energy Bill amendment would streamline administration’s approach to biomass. EESI

Labor

Unions Matter. Medium
West Virginia House passes right-to-work bill, after harsh debate. Washington Post
Kentucky county to appeal federal ruling striking right-to-work law. Reuters
Obamas quiet crusade against a broke retirement system. Forbes

Taxation, Trade, & Defense

Obama, Ryan see potential for a tax-policy compromise. Wall Street Journal
Thornberry to introduce acquisition reform bill. Defense News
After following similar path, defense contractors stake out different strategies. Inside Defense

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