The Weekly Trek: February 5, 2016

08 Feb 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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