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Airline barred congressman from flying twice because he’s in a wheelchair

‘What’s outrageous is that lithium-ion batteries are going to become more and more prevalent in people using them because they’re lighter weight and they last a lot longer,’ the Rhode Island congressman said

The Independent UK

Airlines commit to pay for hotel, meals for some flight cancellations

Delta Air Lines and other carriers are committing to pay for hotel and food expenses for some passengers whose flights are canceled or delayed by three hours or more, as the federal government pushes airlines to improve how they treat customers during flight disruptions.

Tribune News Service

New online dashboard to help flyers on delays, cancellations

The Department of Transportation is launching a customer service dashboard to help vacationers ahead of the travel-heavy Labor Day weekend

The Independent UK

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Airlines put meal, hotel voucher rules in writing after pressure from DC

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and several of the nation’s other top carriers are spelling out their policies on giving meal and hotel vouchers to passengers stranded by airline-caused delays and cancellations after regulators threatened tougher rules following a summer of travel turmoil.

Tribune News Service

Photo of Biden quietly talking to homeless man resurfaces: ‘Character is what you do when no one is watching’

The photograph in question was taken in 2018, shortly before Mr Biden announced his candidacy for president

The Independent UK

What should airlines offer you when flights are delayed and canceled?

LOS ANGELES — If your flight is canceled, you should be able to use your ticket to fly on a different airline to reach your final destination.

Los Angeles Times

Pete Buttigieg opens up about twins’ difficult first year, early health issues in heartfelt essay

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and his husband, Chasten, are reflecting on the difficulties and rewards of their first year as the father of twins.

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Biden rally hit hard against GOP, but real midterm effect will come on the road

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden cast the 2022 elections at a heavily publicized rally just outside the Beltway this week as a choice between Democrats who are trying to fix roads and bring down health care costs and extreme Republicans pushing “semi-fascism” and bent on “destroying America.”

Tribune News Service

Biden rally blasts GOP, but real midterm effect will come on the road

President Joe Biden blasted Republicans at a rally of Democrats, but he and his Cabinet have to travel the country to affect the midterms.

Roll Call

The biggest political controversy right now is state fair season

Do we really have to endure puns about butter from Mayor Pete?

Mic

Pete Buttigieg sends heartwarming letter to Florida student whose ‘curly hair’ commencement speech went viral following LGBT+ ‘censorship’

Zander Moricz’s advocacy will ‘reverberated across the country’, says frst openly gay US cabinet secretary

The Independent UK

What a new crackdown on airlines could mean to travelers

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told airlines this week that passengers are still seeing an “unacceptable” number of disruptions this summer, and he’s pushing carriers to better take care of passengers when flights are canceled and delayed.

Tribune News Service

Buttigieg warns airlines to help travelers or face new rules

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is telling airlines to do a better job of helping stranded travelers or they will face new regulations

The Independent UK

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg urges airlines to help stranded and delayed passengers

The U.S. might adopt new regulations in order to help passengers.

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Tribune News Service

Biden administration announces new projects from bipartisan infrastructure law

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced 166 new federal grants Thursday for transportation projects from the bipartisan infrastructure law.

The Independent UK

Over $2B announced for roads, bridges, bike lanes across US

Numerous transportation projects across the U.S. will be getting a slice of $2.2 billion of new federal funding

Roll Call

Biden administration announces new projects from bipartisan infrastructure law - Roll Call

Some 166 RAISE grants totaling $2.2 billion are part of a program for local governments and regional agencies as well as states.

WEKU

Proposals would ease standards, raise retirement age to address pilot shortage

Airlines blame a shortage of pilots for widespread cancellations and reduced service. Would allowing pilots to keep flying past age 65 and reducing the 1,500-hour flight training requirement help?

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Some Democrats Don't Think Biden Will Run In 2024: Who Would Replace Him?

Will President Joe Biden run for re-election in 2024? The question is becoming increasingly urgent within the Democratic Party. With the presidential election just over two years away, some representatives of the party are beginning to question whether Biden is the right candidate to beat the Republicans in the next…

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Indiana Rep. Jackie Walorski killed in car crash

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., and two aides died in a car crash Wednesday when the vehicle they were in was struck by another, according to Elkhart County, Indiana, Sheriff’s Office.

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Indiana Rep. Jackie Walorski killed in car crash

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., and two aides died in a car crash Wednesday when the vehicle they were in was struck by another, according to the Elkhart County, Indiana, Sheriff’s Office.

Evening Standard

So, who’ll take the reins from ‘one term’ Joe Biden and is Kamala Harris really popular enough to follow him?

Swirling factions, plummeting approval ratings and mounting concerns about his age mean Democrats are increasingly nervous about Joe Biden. But, as Sarah Baxter writes, without a natural successor the risk of re-opening the door to Donald Trump is all too real

Tribune News Service

GOP opposition to same-sex marriage is personal to Transportation Secretary Buttigieg

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg took a personal tone in his criticism of Republicans opposed to codifying federal protections for same-sex marriage Sunday, saying marriages like his deserve to be safeguarded.

Axios

Pete Buttigieg to GOP: Same-sex marriage "deserves to be treated equally"

"I don't know why this would be hard for a senator or a congressman," the Transportation secretary said.

The Guardian - US

Pete Buttigieg urges Republicans to back same-sex marriage bill

Senate Democrats hope at least 10 Republicans will support Respect for Marriage Act after 157 in House voted against it

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