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Thursday, December 18, 2008

Good reviews for Obama's transportation secretary choice

Ray LaHood, a Republican congressman who should know how things will play in Peoria (his hometown) is Barack Obama's choice for secretary of transportation and the selection is already getting largely good reviews in Washington. The seven-term congressman from Illinois, who is retiring from the House, has a reputatiion for bipartisanship that should help get stalled legislation to reauthorize the FAA moving and increase the air traffic controller workforce. Count on him knowing something about road building, too, as the new administration is proposing spending more on transportation infrastructure to help boost the economy. Here's one full story from Bloomberg. Some insiders were disappointed that Obama didn't choose a transportation professional, according to Congressional Quarterly. A little personal background, and some details on his ability to get federal funds for his district in central Illinois are in this AP story.
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Tom Belden has been reporting about Philadelphia International Airport and other air travel subjects for more than 20 years, writing columns for The Inquirer's Travel and Business sections. His reporting (with colleague Craig McCoy) on baggage handling problems in Philadelphia have been credited with helping to improve the system. His previous blog was called Road Warrior. He can reached at tbelden@phillynews.com.
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