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$600M in federal funding to go toward replacing I-5 bridge connecting Oregon and Washington

The program tasked with replacing the Interstate 5 bridge that connects Portland, Oregon, with southwest Washington is set to receive $600 million in federal funds

The Independent UK

Push renewed for online child safety bill despite setbacks - Roll Call

A key member of Congress says she sees a path to enacting child online safety measures for social media use.

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Previously stalled FAA, Amtrak nominees move toward vote in Senate - Roll Call

The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday advanced FAA and Amtrak nominees, after senators lifted their objections.

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Data privacy law seen as needed precursor to AI regulation - Roll Call

Lawmakers in both parties acknowledge that they must first resolve data privacy and protection issues before moving on to AI.

Roll Call

Federal grants will replace tunnels beneath roads that let water pass but not fish

The Biden administration is announcing nearly $200 million in federal infrastructure grants to upgrade tunnels that carry streams beneath roads but can be deadly to fish that get stuck trying to pass through

The Independent UK

FAA extension on the horizon as legislative calendar shortens - Roll Call

The Senate is running out of legislative days to complete the FAA reauthorization before the current law expires at the end of September.

Roll Call

Senate Commerce Committee Approves FCC Nominee Anna Gomez

The Committee vote sends FCC nominee Anna Gomez to the Senate floor for a vote that could break the FCC deadlock

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Danny Westneat: In the Washington v. Idaho abortion wars, data shows Idaho is losing

SEATTLE — Now that a year has passed since women lost the right to abortion, we can assess how our neighbor Idaho's near-total ban on it is faring.

Tribune News Service

FCC Chair ‘Exploring Options’ on New Streaming Regulations in Response to Congress

Agency pushed on extending good-faith rules to FCC, making ISPs pay into Universal Service Fund

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NAB Backs Sen. Cantwell's Call for FCC to Update Rules on vMVPDs

Cantwell has sent a letter to the FCC asking it to consider treating vMVPD streaming platforms like YouTube TV as traditional pay TV operators

TV Tech

Sen. Maria Cantwell Pushes Fresh Look at Regulating Online Video

Majority of FCC commissioners say they could support refreshing record

Multichannel News

Congress tees up FAA, pipeline safety, rail, supply chain bills - Roll Call

Senate Democrats may push for an airline "passengers' bill of rights" in the aviation reauthorization effort on the agenda this summer.

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Biden administration drafting airline passenger protection rules - Roll Call

The Biden administration wants to ensure passengers are compensated for flight delays and cancellations caused by airlines.

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Patient Privacy at Risk in Senate Bill Aimed at Pharmacy Managers

Prosecutors could end up with a trove of patient-level data regarding highly personal drugs like Viagra, abortion pills, and more.

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Salon

Is Olympic abuse commission for real?

Given U.S. Olympic history, some athletes see an "obvious conflict of interest" behind new congressional panel

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US senator slams Sony's "monopoly" on Japanese games, gets slammed right back

Nintendo fans might have something to say about that

Windows Central

During trade talks with Japan, a U.S. senator called out PlayStation's 'monopoly,' defending Xbox

Now senators are getting involved in the big Xbox-PlayStation console war, this time as part of trade talks between the United States and Japan. Oh boy.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sen. Duckworth joins bipartisan call for stronger rail safety measures

Senate Commerce Committee grills Norfolk Southern CEO on safety enhancements that can be implemented to prevent derailments like the one in East Palestine, Ohio.

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The Independent UK

Bipartisan support emerges for Senate railroad safety bill

A bipartisan consensus that Congress should act to toughen regulations on railroads is emerging in the U.S. Senate

Tribune News Service

Ted Cruz tries to block new FAA chief despite concerns about agency’s performance

WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Thursday urged President Joe Biden to abandon his pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, saying Denver International Airport CEO Phillip Washington isn’t qualified for the job and is legally barred from holding the post because of his military background.

Salon

Rail giant donated to Ohio GOP governor

Norfolk Southern donated $10,000 to Gov. Mike DeWine, adding to the $29,000 they've given since 2018

Salon

Biden FCC nominee faces GOP, dark money

Gigi Sohn battles Republican hostility and onslaught of Big Telecom dark money in "proxy fight for net neutrality"

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Sohn blames 'dark money' for opposition to her joining FCC - Roll Call

Senate Republicans are digging in to prevent Gigi Sohn's confirmation for the FCC, but Democrats may have the votes this time.

Tribune News Service

Where’s Bob? Southwest Airlines CEO’s absence becomes a talking point in Senate hearing

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan was conspicuous by his absence from Thursday’s U.S. Senate committee hearing into the carrier’s December holiday meltdown.

Fortune

Hearing will reveal what caused Southwest's Christmas flights chaos

Southwest's pilots' union will say bosses at the airline ignored warning signs before being forced to cancel droves of flights in the run-up to Christmas.

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