from Transportation For America by Sean Barry
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressional leaders from both the House and Senate agreed Friday to extend SAFETEA-LU, the current surface transportation law, for six months at current funding levels and without policy changes. James Corless, director of Transportation for America, issued this statement in response:
“It is a good sign, indeed, that bipartisan negotiations between House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid resulted in an agreement that will keep Americans at work building our nation’s infrastructure. We are especially pleased that the extension funds the transportation program at existing levels and does not include divisive policy changes that deserve a full hearing and debate.
“The six-month timeline allows the relevant House and Senate Committees an opportunity to continue crafting a long-term authorization that protects and creates jobs, while investing in the travel options Americans want with the accountability they deserve. We look forward to working with Congress to get a new bill done next year.”
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