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The World

Obama Administration announces big spending package on transportation

Global Politics

Andrea Bernstein, Takeaway political correspondent, joins the show to help suss out the Obama administration’s motives. She’s following this story at Transportation Nation.

Transportation Secretary criticizes GOP transportation proposal, calls for investment

Global Politics

Egypt files charges against 19 Americans accused of running NGOs

Ray Lahood on Deadlocked Transportation Bill

Development & Education

Tensions Rise in US-Egypt Relations

The World

Americans Prevented from Leaving Egypt

Conflict & Justice

Several US citizens have been banned from leaving Egypt – including Sam LaHood, son of US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. Lisa Mullins gets more on the story from New York Times reporter David Kirkpatrick.

Investigation Into Pro-Democracy NGO Raided in Egypt

In late December armed police in Egypt stormed the offices of several human rights and pro-democracy NGOs across the country. One of those offices included an organization called the International Republican Institute. Egypt’s military-led government has been investigating foreign-funded groups like the IRI. These non-profit groups promote democracy worldwide. Now comes word of an escalation […]

The World

Troubles worsen for Toyota

Development & Education

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says that Toyota’s troubles may be ‘the most serious safety issue that we have faced’ at his department. We find out more from Paul Eisenstein, publisher of TheDetroitBureau.com.

The World

Transportation sec. levies heavy fine on Toyota Corp.

Global Politics

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood intends to levy a $16.4 million fine, the largest allowed by law, against Toyota Motor Company. LaHood says Toyota knew about their cars’ accelerator problems for months before informing the U.S. government.

The World

Transportation Secretary plans to out bird strikes

Conflict & Justice

Yesterday Transportation Secretary Ray Lahood said that the public has a right to know about bird strikes. Bruce Holmes worked on air transportation systems at NASA Langley Research Center. He joins us now.