Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.6052 Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008

Part 526 And Energy Independence Act, New York State Vicechair ...

2009-06-14T20:00:00Z

OpenCongress … section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act (regarding procurement … 110-727, Part I. Jun 20, 2008: Committee on Oversight and Government … www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6052/show ...

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The P/Oed Patriot: Why Fight For Liberty....

2008-12-27T19:00:00Z

H.R.676 United States National Health Insurance Act (or the Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act) · H.R.3161 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 · H.R.6052 ...

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MNZenithFam: Bunk Bed Compillation

2008-12-27T19:00:00Z

... Improved Medicare for All Act) · H.R.3161 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 · H.R.6052 Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 ...

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The P/Oed Patriot: Big Bailout.....Big Mistake!!

2008-12-26T19:00:00Z

MNZenithFam: Holidays...

2008-12-24T19:00:00Z

H.R.3161 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 · H.R.6052 Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 · H.R.5031 Stealth Tax Relief Extension Act of 2008 ...

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CTA Tattler: Ray LaHood for Transportation secretary? The jury is ...

2008-12-21T19:00:00Z

President-elect Obama promised a bipartisan cabinet, and he kept that promise last week by naming a Republican -- former US Rep. Ray LaHood of Peoria -- as his Transportation secretary.The blogosphere has not been too kind in its ...

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Transition talk: Ray of right

2008-12-16T19:00:00Z

By Kate Sheppard. Rep. Ray LaHood (R-Ill.) has apparently accepted Obama's offer to be his Secretary of Transportation. LaHood, 63, has served in the House since 1995, and is retiring after his year. For more on his (not very lengthy) ...

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LAHOOD TO DOT.

2008-12-16T19:00:00Z

When I reported from the Republican National Convention this summer on conservatives who see the light on mass transit and greater density, I didn't expect that Barack Obama would end up appointing a Republican secretary of ...

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Ray LaHood at Transportation, What is Obama Thinking

2008-12-16T19:00:00Z

Ray Lahood (R-IL), who has a lifetime LCV score of 27% (p. 31, pdf), is your new Transportation Secretary. I repeat, a Republican with a consistently bad record on environmental issues has just been nominated to run the Department of ...

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Transition talk: Ray of right

2008-12-16T19:00:00Z

LaHood For Transportation Secretary: Say What?

2008-12-16T19:00:00Z

ray-lahood.thumbnail.jpg. Update: Josh Nelson points out that LaHood's environmental record is pretty awful. This one seemed to come out of nowhere. LaHood's pretty reasonable as Republicans go, even if he did chair the Clinton ...

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Ray LaHood at Transportation, What is Obama Thinking? - The ...

2008-12-16T19:00:00Z

Fact-esque: "Ray LaHood? Really?!?"

2008-12-16T19:00:00Z

Obama has just picked another Republican for his Cabinet. This time it's Rep Ray LaHood from Obama's home state of Illinois. He's going to be - wait for it! - Transportation Secretary. President-elect Barack Obama on Wednesday picked ...

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Josh Nelson: Ray LaHood at Transportation, What is Obama Thinking?

2008-12-16T19:00:00Z

Ray LaHood at Transportation, What is Obama Thinking? - The Huffington Post.

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"Ray LaHood? Really?" (UPDATED) | Progress Illinois

2008-12-16T19:00:00Z

by Adam Doster on December 17, 2008 - 1:14pm. I think I just ruined Jacky Grimshawâ€™s morning. â€œRay Lahood? Really?!?â€* That was the reaction from the transportation and community development coordinator at the Chicago-based Center for ...

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Desert Beacon: Dirty Dean gets 23% rating from League of ...

2008-11-30T19:00:00Z

Congressman Heller also opposed H.R. 6052, the Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008. The measure sought to enhance the affordability and convenience of public transportation by providing grants to local transportation ...

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Nov 22 â€œEnd The Fedâ€* Protest Rally YouTube Videos Â« Live Free Or Die

2008-11-21T19:00:00Z

H.R.5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 · H.R.6052 Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 · H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by ...

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What A President Obama's Energy Policy Might Look Like

2008-11-19T19:00:00Z

The recent energy bill passed by the House included a key provision for transit: the Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act, or HR 6052, which passed by a vote of 322-98. The bill reduces transit fares for commuter rail and ...

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CMA legislative update | Public Knowledge

2008-11-14T19:00:00Z

The Copyright Modernization Act (HR 6052) was pulled from the markup agenda today at the House Judiciary Committee. There is some new language around that weâ€™re looking at, dealing in large part with the orphan works section of the bill ...

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Railroad Regulation Good Example of Issue Information Needs

2008-10-22T20:00:00Z

But wait, thereâ€™s another $1.7 billion for mass rail transit in HR 6052, which has already passed the House and has moved over to the Senate. Better for passenger rail use, but for the average voter, following the legislative bouncing ...

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The Gavel Â» Blog Archive Â» Americans Want A Comprehensive Energy ...

2008-10-16T20:00:00Z

HR 6052 · HR 6. This entry was posted on Thursday, August 21st, 2008 at 1:14 pm by Office of the Speaker and is filed under Consumer Protections, The Environment, Energy Independence. You can follow any responses to this entry through ...

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When a Liberal Voting Bill hits the hill, Charlie Wilson hides by ...

2008-10-10T20:00:00Z

06/26/2008. Public Transportation and Alternative Fuel Grants HR 6052. NV. Bill Passed - House. 01/23/2008. Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (CHIP) HR 3963. NV. Veto Override Failed - House (260 - 152) ...

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The Great Energy Bail Out (Pre-Election Dodgeball)

2008-09-21T20:00:00Z

Piled on to that is the Consumer Energy Supply Act, H.R. 6578, and then H.R. 6052, Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act along with the GREEN Act, H.R. 6078. Is this getting tedious? To throw fuel to the fire, no pun intended, ...

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the great energy bail out (pre-election dodgeball)

2008-09-21T20:00:00Z

piled on to that is the consumer energy supply act, hr 6578, and then hr 6052, saving energy through public transportation act along with the green act, hr 6078. is this getting tedious? to throw fuel to the fire, no pun intended, ...

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Senate Letter Highlights Public Transportation as Energy-Saving Tool

2008-09-19T20:00:00Z

Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act (S.3380) is the companion bill of House legislation (H.R. 6052) which passed this summer. "The bill would provide $1.7 billion to expand and improve transit service over the next two years ...

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there's an oil slick on our house

2008-09-19T20:00:00Z

hr 6052 hr 6 . the natural resources defense council is a national, nonprofit organization of scientists, lawyers and environmental specialists ...

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OBERSTAR PRAISES HOUSE ENERGY VOTE PACKAGE INCLUDES CHAIRMAN'S ...

2008-09-15T20:00:00Z

The legislation also incorporates the main provisions of HR 6052, "Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008," authored by Rep. James L. Oberstar (Minn.), Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and ...

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Congress Hurries to Pass an Energy Bill

2008-09-13T20:00:00Z

... 6-8-year Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for solar; parts of the Oberstar transit bill (HR 6052); a crackdown on energy speculation and price gouging; a release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; a repeal of section 345, ...

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Climate Progress Â» Blog Archive Â» House Dems rolled by GOP on ...

2008-09-10T20:00:00Z

The Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act, H.R. 6052, which overwhelmingly passed the House in June. It authorizes $1.7 billion in funding over two years for public transit systems to expand services and reduce fares. ...

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Dem-onstrable action? | Gristmill: The environmental news blog | Grist

2008-09-10T20:00:00Z

Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act. Reduces transit fares for commuter rail and buses and expands service. The average commuter can save up to $8000 a year riding public transit, based on today's gas prices. (H.R. 6052) ...

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Michelle Malkin Â» Meanwhile, back in Washingtonâ€¦

2008-09-10T20:00:00Z

(H.R. 6052). Ã˜ Some conservatives may also be concerned by an increase in federal involvement in local, often intrastate transportation without any corresponding increase in state or local matching funds. Despite ridership being up, ...

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WashingtonWatch.com - HR 6052, The Saving Energy Through Public ...

2008-09-09T20:00:00Z

WashingtonWatch.com - HR 6052, The Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008: "HR 6052 would promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation." ...

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if you are a working virginian, and plan to vote for virgil goode...

2008-09-05T20:00:00Z

hr 6052 saving energy through public transportation act of 2008 topics: consumers, energy & environment, government accountability, public infrastructure - voted no hr 5818 neighborhood stabilization act of 2008 ...

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an energy bill for 2008

2008-09-04T20:00:00Z

in late june, the house passed hr 6052, which would provide transit agencies with grants to expand services and subsidize fares. they also passed hr 402-19, which would authorize federal regulators to take "emergency steps" to tighten ...

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An Energy Bill for 2008

2008-09-04T20:00:00Z

In late June, the House passed HR 6052, which would provide transit agencies with grants to expand services and subsidize fares. They also passed HR 402-19, which would authorize federal regulators to take "emergency steps" to tighten ...

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an energy bill for 2008

2008-09-04T20:00:00Z

Climate 411 Â» Emergency Funding for Public Transit Crisis - Blogs ...

2008-09-02T20:00:00Z

Matsui, D-CA); Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act (H.R. 6052 - Rep. Oberstar, D-MN); The Transportation and Housing Options for Gas Price Relief Act (H.R. 6495 - Rep. Blumenauer, D-OR. The Oberstar bill was passed by the ...

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saving energy through public transportation act

2008-09-02T20:00:00Z

hr 6052 would also increase the federal share to 100 percent from 80 percent for more parking facilities at end-of-line fixed guideway stations or at a park-and-ride lot that serves a fixed-route, commuter-bus route that is more than 20 ...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.3380 Saving Energy Through Public ...

2008-08-30T20:00:00Z

Related Bills:. H.R.6052. Data from the Congressional Research Service. Users tracking S.3380 (1) are also tracking:. Bills. H.R.6052 Saving Energy Through Public Transportati... [1] ...

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Transportation in the United States

2008-08-29T20:00:00Z

On June 26, the House passed the Saving Energy Through Public Transporation Act (HR 6052), , which gives grants to mass transit authorities to lower fares for commuters pinched at the pump and expand transit services. The bill also: ...

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Building a Coalition for Public Transportation Resources.

2008-08-28T20:00:00Z

We have joined a diverse coalition of organizations to advocate for the passage of HR 6052, the "Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008." If enacted, HR 6052 would provide Connecticut with over $19 million in equipment ...

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conservatives arenâ€™t interested in comprehensive energy solutions ...

2008-08-21T20:00:00Z

no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. hr 6578. hr 6515. hr 6251. hr 6346. hr 6049. hr 6074. hr 6052. hr 6.

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help dan save traffic

2008-08-20T20:00:00Z

responding to this transit funding crisis, the house of representatives passed hr 6052, the saving energy through public transportation act, by a vote of 322 to 98 in june. the act authorizes 1.7 billion dollars to transit agencies ...

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Help Dan Save Traffic

2008-08-20T20:00:00Z

Responding to this transit funding crisis, the House of Representatives passed HR 6052, the Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act, by a vote of 322 to 98 in June. The Act authorizes 1.7 billion dollars to transit agencies ...

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HR 6052: A transportation bill that could put money in your pocket

2008-08-18T20:00:00Z

With that in mind, it was particularly satisfying to discover HR 6052, the Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008. This bill would provide federal subsidies both to cities and to "non-urban areas" for the development ...

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DAY 17 AMERICA HELD HOSTAGE BY FOREIGN OIL WHILE MOORE AND ...

2008-08-15T20:00:00Z

Even though high gas prices are a burden to families who drive their kids to school and to school districts that depend on school buses, Dennis Moore voted against HR 6052 that would've provided funding for local school districts ...

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Comment on Transit Stimulus Bill Needs Co-Sponsors in Senate by ...

2008-08-15T20:00:00Z

I write to urge your support of HR 6052, the Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act, which was passed by the House, was introduced to the Senate by Senator Clinton, and has now been referred to your Banking Committee. ...

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Streetsblog Â» Transit Stimulus Bill Needs Co-Sponsors in Senate

2008-08-14T20:00:00Z

I write to urge your support of H.R. 6052, the Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act, which was passed by the House, was introduced to the Senate by Senator Clinton, and has now been referred to your Banking Committee. ...

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Hereâ€™s Whatâ€™s Happening in Congress:

2008-08-14T20:00:00Z

On June 26, the House passed HR 6052 on a vote of 322-98 (summary). This bill provides $850 million to the Department of Transportation to be used to provide additional public transportation, to lower public transportation fares, ...

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Proponent of HR 5889: Marybeth Peters, The Register of Copyrights ...

2008-08-11T20:00:00Z

... fails to negotiate in good faith with an owner who has previously registered his work. That bill was later imbedded in HR 6052, â€œThe Copyright Modernization Act of 2006.â€* The 109th Congress ended before the bill could be addressed. ...

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Proponent of HR 5889: Marybeth Peters, The Register of Copyrights ...

2008-08-11T20:00:00Z

Comment on Todayâ€™s Headlines by Niccolo Machiavelli

2008-08-11T20:00:00Z

Check out HR 6052 Max.

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congress throws you under the bus

2008-08-10T20:00:00Z

it is hr 6052 and it was introduced by james oberstar (d-mn) back in may of 2008 and passed the house back in june and is now in the senate for approval. the name of the bill is saving energy through public transportation act of 2008. ...

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dean heller runs off to join the circus: calls for comprehensive ...

2008-08-06T20:00:00Z

heller is interested in conservation of fuel resources, then how does he explain his no vote on hr 6052 to save energy by improving and maintaining public transportation? â€œdevelops renewable energy?â€* if rep. heller is anxious to go back ...

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Take Action for Better Transit Alternatives! - The Petition Site

2008-08-05T20:00:00Z

In June, the House passed H.R. 6052, the "Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act," by a vote of 322 to 98. This bill would authorize emergency grants to mass transit authorities to expand services. While Americans are riding ...

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Write Senate to Encourage Alternative Transportation

2008-08-04T20:00:00Z

In June, the House passed HR 6052, the "Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act," by a vote of 322 to 98. This bill would authorize emergency grants to mass transit authorities to expand services. While Americans are riding ...

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Another Good Bill in Congress

2008-08-04T20:00:00Z

HR 6052 has already passed the House, and now has a sponsor in the Senate, a certain prominent Senator from New York. Itâ€™s basically a $1.7 billion handout to transit agencies to deal with rising costs, unfortunately administered by the ...

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now they're ready

2008-08-03T20:00:00Z

saving energy through public transportation act (hr 6052), passed: june 26, 2008; 322-98 (dem: 231-0, rep: 91-98). energy markets emergency act (hr 6377), passed: june 26, 2008; (dem: 232-0, rep: 170-19) ...

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WashingtonWatch.com - S. 3380, The Saving Energy Through Public ...

2008-08-01T20:00:00Z

The Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 (H.R. 6052). See Bills on the Same Subject: Air pollution, Alternative energy sources, Budgets, Commuting, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Electric vehicles, ...

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The GOP Energy Plan: â€˜None of the Aboveâ€™

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

[52 percent, Vote 467, 6/26/08, HR 6052]. Â· Responsible drilling in Alaska in the National Petroleum Reserve (NPR-A). [86 percent, Vote 511, 7/17/08, HR 6515]. Â· Requiring oil companies to drill on 68 million acres they already control. ...

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It's All About the Money

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

(Although I will note I found their opposition to HR 6052.) Anyhow IMHO, Secretary Peters is right that the current system of transportation funding and spending is outdated and needs a change. Another NPR story, from Monday: ...

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The Orphan Works Problem and Proposed Legislation - Fan History Wiki

2008-07-26T20:00:00Z

This bill was later absorbed into "The Copyright Modernization Act of 2006" (HR 6052)[3]. Since this bill was not addressed during the 109th Congress, it was brought up again during the 2nd Session of the 110th Congress. ...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.6578 Consumer Energy Supply Act ...

2008-07-24T20:00:00Z

Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 ...

2008-07-22T20:00:00Z

The House receives a grade of C for its support of the middle class on this piece of legislation. 322 Representatives voted for the middle-class position; 98 voted against. See how each member voted on this bill:. House. H.R. 6052 ...

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Soaring Gas Prices Forcing Changes in Transportation

2008-07-22T20:00:00Z

Saving Energy Through Public Transportation AC (HR> 6052) recently passed the House of Representatives; the Safe and Complete Streets Act (HR 5951); and the pending Transportation and Housing Choices for Gas Price Relief Act ( HR 6495). ...

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soaring gas prices forcing changes in transportation policy

2008-07-21T20:00:00Z

saving energy through public transportation act (hr 6052) recently passed the house of representatives; the safe and complete streets act (hr 5951); and the pending transportation and housing choices for gas price relief act (hr 6495). ...

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Press Release from Congressman Fred Upton, Supporting Transit

2008-07-21T20:00:00Z

The Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act, HR 6052, provides $750 million for grants in urban areas and $100 million for grants in non-urban areas for fiscal years 2008 and 2009. These funds will be awarded only to transit ...

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Federal Transit Aid the Right Response to Oil Crisis

2008-07-21T20:00:00Z

One bill passed by the US House of Representatives last month (HR 6052) would help struggling transit agencies through an appropriation of $1.7 billion in operating aid for fiscal years 2008 and 2009. The aid would cover expenses ...

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To drill or not to drill

2008-07-20T20:00:00Z

I offered an amendment to HR 6052, the Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act, that would reduce those barriers. My amendment passed 421-0, and the bill was approved 221-199. I remain confident that if we work together, ...

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DownsizeDC.org

2008-07-13T20:00:00Z

... 1 page Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008: The House passed H.R. 6052, to promote increased public transportation use and to promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation, ...

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use it or lose it, a historyâ€¦a very short history

2008-07-13T20:00:00Z

providing for consideration of hr 6052, saving energy through public transportation act of 2008 â€” (house of representatives - june 26, 2008) 16 . responsible federal oil and gas lease act â€” (house of representatives - june 26, 2008) ...

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Comment on Congressâ€™ Energy Bill Out Of Gas by Mike W

2008-07-10T20:00:00Z

The dims have a plan HR 6052 its called get out and ride the bus peons so we have more fuel to fly Pelosi and her â€œstaffâ€* code pinkos around. Read a fairy tale at Digg this morning about secret meetings to impose marshal law when the ...

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Finally- Democrats Offer Solution to High Gas Prices-- Take the Bus!

2008-07-10T20:00:00Z

On June 26, the House passed the Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act, HR 6052. The bill gives grants to mass transit authorities to reduce public transit fares giving consumers a cost-effective alternative to $4 per gallon ...

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Fred Upton Speaks About Public Transportaion

2008-07-08T20:00:00Z

House passes bill mitigating transit fuel costs

2008-07-08T20:00:00Z

Similar to the global warming bill that was killed prematurely in the Senate last month, the House passed a bill (HR 6052) this week to help transit agencies mitigate rising fuel costs and "promote ridership". ...

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Does Lois Capps Have Gas? Â« On The Central Coast

2008-07-06T20:00:00Z

The Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 (H.R. 6052) gives grants to mass transit authorities to reduce public transit fares, giving consumers a cost-effective alternative to $4.00 plus per gallon gasoline. ...

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Greener and Brighter - Public Transportation Bill HR 6052

2008-07-06T20:00:00Z

One thing seems to be on everybody's minds: Energy. With the upcoming presidential election and prices soaring, the debate on energy has become a crucial issue involving not just the United States, but the world. ...

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Greener and Brighter - Public Transportation Bill HR 6052

2008-07-06T20:00:00Z

Public transportation bill HR6052 is working its way through the legislative process. The green revolution is underway!

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Carney Fights to Lower Gas Prices

2008-07-04T20:00:00Z

HR 6052, Securing Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, gives grants to mass transit authorities to reduce public transit fares. This provides consumers with a cost-effective alternative to $4.07 per gallon gasoline. ...

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Where The Rubber Meets The Road (7/3/08)

2008-07-02T20:00:00Z

Voting 322-98, the House sent the Senate a bill (HR 6052) authorizing $1.7 billion in fiscal 2008-2009 for grants that public transit authorities would use to either reduce fares or expand services, with nearly 90 percent of the outlay ...

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Congress + Solutions = WTF?

2008-07-01T20:00:00Z

In related news â€” on June 26th, the US House passed HR 6052: Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, which would provide $1.7 billion in grants for public transit over the next 2 years. Local Reps Pryce (D), Tiberi (R), ...

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House Passes Transportation Bill

2008-07-01T20:00:00Z

The US House of Representatives passed a bill encouraging energy conservation through the use of public transportation. HR 6052, the Saving Energy through Public Transportation Act of 2008, passed the House by a vote of 322 to 98. ...

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"Dems Bring Scaled-Back Energy Agenda to Floor Today" Green Car ...

2008-06-30T20:00:00Z

Under the regular order, the House will take up H.R. 6052, a bill that authorizes expanded funding for transit agencies to expand ridership and reduce fares. It would authorize $750 million annually for 2008 and 2009 for operating ...

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HR 6052: Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008

2008-06-30T20:00:00Z

To promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. James Oberstar [D-MN] Cost: $4 per American over the 2009-2013 ...

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House Passes Transportation Bill

2008-06-29T20:00:00Z

H.R. 6052 also extends the Federal transit pass benefits program to require that all Federal agencies offer transit passes to Federal employees throughout the United States. Current law requires that all Federal agencies within the ...

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Representative Jim Oberstar: Public Transportation

2008-06-29T20:00:00Z

Last week the House of Representatives passed HR 6052, a bill to increase investment in public transportation. Jim Oberstar, the sponsor of the legislation, spoke on the floor in support of increased public transportation.

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Transportation Headlines for Saturday June 28, 2008

2008-06-27T20:00:00Z

American Public Transportation Association Applauds Passage of HR 6052 http://www.apta.com/media/releases/080626_applauds.cfm American Public Transportation Association Bay Area Selected for one of the World's Largest Intelligent ...

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NYC Transit Might Get $237 Million

2008-06-27T16:25:05Z

NYC Transit Might Get $237 Million Published by Transit Blogger on June 27, 2008 at 4:25 pm in MTA Finances 0 Comments [ ... as H.R.6052 (Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008) was approved by t

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heller's provincialism shines through: rural nv rep. votes against ...

2008-06-26T20:00:00Z

representative dean heller (r-nv2) was the only member of the nevada congressional delegation to vote against hr 6052, the â€œsaving energy through public transportation act, on june 26th. [vote 467] hr 6052 is a straight-forward enough ...

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Pete Sessions votes against public transportation

2008-06-26T20:00:00Z

Once again, Pete Sessions found himself among the minority in Congress who voted against HR6052, "To promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation, ...

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US House approves major new investment in public transportation

2008-06-26T20:00:00Z

Responding to record-high gas prices and the rising use of public transportation, the House of Representatives today passed HR 6052, the Saving Energy through Public Transportation Act, by a vote of 322 to 98 which authorizes 1.7 ...

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Arizona PIRG: â€œCongrats! Youâ€™ve Now Spent Your Stimulus Check on Gas!â€*

2008-06-26T20:00:00Z

Southern Arizona Congressman Raul Grijalva and Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords yesterday voted in favor of Saving Energy through Public Transportation Act of 2008, or HR 6052, which provides $1.7 billion for public transit. ...

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John Shadegg - Newest Punter For The Cardinals??

2008-06-26T20:00:00Z

Roll Call #467, 5:28 pm, On Passage of HR 6052; passed 322 - 98, Shadegg voting nay (apparently he doesn't want people to use public transportation, perhaps because it might cut into the profit margins of Big Oil and the auto industry. ...

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Office of the House Democratic Majority Leader Steny Hoyer

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

H.R. 6052 â€“ The Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 (Rep. Oberstar â€“ Transportation and Infrastructure) (Subject to a Rule). Suspensions (2 Bills). 1) H.R. ____ - The Energy Markets Emergency Act (Rep. Peterson/Rep. ...

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today in congress/open thread

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

hr 6052 â€“ the saving energy through public transportation act of 2008 (rep. oberstar â€“ transportation and infrastructure) (subject to a rule) [definition]. suspensions [definition](2 bills). hr __ - the energy markets emergency act (rep ...

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Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR6052

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

Dennis Kucinich [D, OH-10] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 3 to HR 6052 regarding HR6052 Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008.

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Passed 322-98, Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

On Passage - Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act (HR 6052, Roll Call 467)

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Vote: 'Nay' regarding HR6052

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

Bill Sali [R, ID-1] voted 'Nay' on the question: On Passage: HR 6052 Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act regarding HR6052 Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008.

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Vote: 'Nay' regarding HR6052

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

Dennis Kucinich [D, OH-10] voted 'Nay' on the question: On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: HR 6052 Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act regarding HR6052 Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008.

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Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR6052

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

Rep. Bill Sali [R, ID-1] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 3 to HR 6052 regarding HR6052 Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008.

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Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR6052

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

Bill Sali [R, ID-1] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: HR 6052 Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act regarding HR6052 Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008.

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Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR6052

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

Dennis Kucinich [D, OH-10] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Passage: HR 6052 Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act regarding HR6052 Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008.

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Today in Congress/Open Thread

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

In the House, courtesy of the Majority Leader: House meets at 10 am for Legislative Business 10 "one minutes" [definition] per side Last vote predicted: 5:00 - 6:00 pm HR 6052 â€“ The Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of ...

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Encouraging Public Transportation - Walberg Votes No

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

Today, June 26, 2008, the House of Representatives took up HR 6052, the Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008. The bill (which notes that public transportation saves 11 million gallons of gasoline each day) would cost ...

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Passed 230-196, Providing for consideration of HR 6052, to promote ...

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

On Agreeing to the Resolution - Providing for consideration of HR 6052, to promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation, and for other purposes (H RES 1304 ...

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The â€œOrphan Worksâ€* Problem and Proposed Legislation - Statement of ...

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

APTA supports passage of HR 6052

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

Will invest almost $2B in public transit.

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1.3 million for Mass Transit?

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

The following is information regarding HR 6052, which could give the Youngstown area 1.3 million dollars for Public Transportation. The Act reads as follows: COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE HR 6052, THE â€œSAVING ENERGY ...

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Youngstown Could Get 1.3 Million Dollars From Public ...

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

A primary objective of HR 6052, the â€œSaving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008â€*, is to reduce the United States dependence on foreign oil by encouraging more people to use public transportation. According to a recent study ...

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HR 6052

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

Today, the US House considers HR 6052, the "Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008. I still need to read it more thoroughly, but it looks like a good plan. If you agree, hurry and tell your representative!

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MegaVote for NC’s 11th Congressional District: June 23, 2008

2008-06-25T10:42:19Z

MegaVote for NC’s 11th Congressional District: June 23, 2008 Posted by AM on June 25th, 2008 MegaVote is provided by Congress.org as a means of tracking your elected officials most recent and upcoming votes. Recent Senate Votes Cloture Motion; R

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Amendments - HR 6052 The Saving Energy Through Public ...

2008-06-24T20:00:00Z

Oberstar (MN) â€“ Would add a finding that public transportation stakeholders should engage local communities in promoting the importance of using public transportation. It would amend section 3 (grants to improve public transportation ...

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NTU House Vote Alert: Mass Transit Slush Fund

2008-06-24T20:00:00Z

National Taxpayers Union Vote Alert NTU urges all Members to vote â€œNOâ€* on the Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act (HR 6052). This bill would authorize $1.7 billion in additional grants to mass transit agencies, ...

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Votes for Tennessee's 1st Congressional District

2008-06-23T21:28:04Z

June 23, 2008 In this MegaVote for Tennessee's 1st Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes - [ *] Senate: Cloture Motion; Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 [ *] Senate: Overriding the Veto of the Food, Conservation, and Energy A

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Glass City Jungle | Springfield Trustees comment on possible TARTA ...

2008-06-23T20:00:00Z

â€œH.R. 6052, The Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 â€*. 110th CONGRESS. 2d Session. H. R. 6052. To promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public ...

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Energy: Speaker Pelosi, Goodby $4 Gas

2008-06-23T20:00:00Z

Reducing Transit Fares (HR 6052) - Gives grants to mass transit authorities to lower fares for commuters pinched at the pump and expand transit services. Cracking Down on Price Gouging- Gives enforcement authority to the Federal Trade ...

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Energy: Speaker Pelosi, Goodby $4 Gas

2008-06-23T20:00:00Z

Is John McCainâ€™s $300m battery prize a good idea? Pelosi chimes in

2008-06-23T20:00:00Z

Reducing Transit Fares (HR 6052) - Gives grants to mass transit authorities to lower fares for commuters pinched at the pump and expand transit services. -- Cracking Down on Price Gouging- Gives enforcement authority to the Federal ...

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House Committees, June 25, 2008

2008-06-23T20:00:00Z

AGENDA: Full committee meets to formulate a rule on HR6052, the â€œSaving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008.â€* DATE: June 25, 2008 LOCATION: H-313, US Capitol CONTACT: 202-225-9091 http://www.rules.house.gov. 10 am - Markup ...

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Is John McCain's $300m battery prize a good idea? Pelosi chimes in

2008-06-23T20:00:00Z

Pelosi Statement on Senator McCainâ€™s Energy Proposals

2008-06-22T20:00:00Z

Washington, DC â€“ Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on Senator John McCainâ€™s energy proposals:. â€œWith American consumers and businesses struggling as the price at the pump cascades across our economy, ...

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NPPA Cannot Support Orphan Works Legislation

2008-06-22T20:00:00Z

Smith told the committee that he didn't see any reasonable chance that the the Copyright Modernization Act of 2006 (HR 6052) would be signed into law during that year's session. Today, NPPA offered their members these links for ...

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orphan works - orphan works legislation from sourcewatch

2008-06-12T20:00:00Z

on september 12, 2006, smith introduced the copyright modernization act of 2006, (hr 6052) which would â€œamend title 17, united states code, to provide for licensing of digital delivery of musical works and to provide for limitation of ...

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House Committee Approves Transit Bill

2008-05-30T20:00:00Z

HR 6052, known as the â€œSaving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008â€*, addresses the nationâ€™s energy crisis by encouraging the growth of public transit, proponents say. â€œAs the price of gas approaches $4 a gallon, ...

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Your personal creative UPDATE!!!! New info available.

2008-05-25T20:00:00Z

It was later rolled into H.R. 6052, which did not get a vote before that session of Congress ended. May calmer heads prevail... Re: Your personal creative UPDATE!!!! New info available. (679741) Posted by bumblebee-prime91 on April 13th ...

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List of Selected US Federal Documents

2008-05-21T20:00:00Z

Letter Urges Support for HR 6052. 05/21/2008, Estimated Revenue Effects of the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act, HR 6049 (PDF 29 KB) Prepared by the Staff of the Joint Taxation Committee. 05/21/2008, Fact Sheet: As Gas and Energy ...

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After Gutenberg Â» Prospects for High Speed Rail in California

2008-05-19T20:00:00Z

Last week, the House Transportation Committee passed the Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act (HR 6052). At a time of record high gas prices â€“ Hartford and Chicago are in the $4 gallon range with the national average not far ...

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HR6052 To promote increased public transportation use, to promote ...

2008-05-15T20:00:00Z

To promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation, and for other purposes.

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 6052, The Saving Energy Through Public ...

2008-05-14T20:00:00Z

US Congress: HR 6052, The Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008.

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bill action: passed house: hr 6052: saving energy through public ...

2008-05-14T20:00:00Z

passed house 322-98, 14 not voting with 100% of democrats supporting, 52% of republicans opposing. roll call. [this event matched these trackers: active legislation ]

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H.R.6052: Saving Energy Through Public ... - OpenCongress

2008-05-13T01:00:00Z