Transportation Sec. LaHood announces anti-texting rules for bus, truck drivers in Washington
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Anne Ferro announce federal rules prohibiting truck and bus driving from texting while driving as part of the Transportation Department's anti-distracted driving campaign at the National Press Club in Washington on January 26, 2010. UPI/Roger L. Wollenberg
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- The United States warned Egypt it could lose about $1.4 billion in U.S. aid for planning to try 19 Americans in criminal court on financial charges.
CAIRO, Feb. 5 (UPI) -- About 40 charity workers were referred to a criminal court in Egypt on charges of illegally funding a civil society organization, sources told Bikyamasr.com.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Washington said $1.33 billion in aid to Egypt was at risk after Cairo held six U.S. pro-democracy workers despite a personal appeal by President Barack Obama.
CAIRO, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Authorities are not allowing a group of American citizens that includes the son of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood from leaving Egypt, Politico reported.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Advertising and consumer regulations aimed at protecting the rights of airline passengers take effect this week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. Transportation Department Wednesday fined Icelandair $50,000 for deceptive price advertising.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 (UPI) -- Nearly $1.6 billion was awarded to states and territories to help repair roads and bridges damaged by disasters, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 (UPI) -- A new law governing oil and natural gas pipelines in the United States provides a strong framework to prevent future accidents, a House leader said.
It's sad when a once respected company or brand leaves the marketplace. Fans and collectors often try to keep it alive -- at least in memory -- and apparently that's where the quirky Saab is headed.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. government Wednesday announced new rules governing flying time for airline pilots as a means of minimizing fatigue that can lead to accidents.
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