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June 2nd, 2008
Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security Subcommittee
Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Room 253, Russell Senate Office Building
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For Immediate Release June 2nd, 2008 |
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| COMMERCE COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES HEARING ON IMPROVING EFFICIENCY OF FREIGHT MOVEMENT | |
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee hearing on Keeping America Moving: Hearing to Review National Strategies for Efficient Freight Movement, scheduled for June 10, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.
The hearing will focus on current and future challenges facing the efficient movement of freight throughout our nation’s transportation system, including in ports, on railroads, and by commercial motor vehicles. Witnesses will testify about the changing nature of freight transportation, the anticipated increase in freight volumes, and the infrastructure needs to support both.
They will also testify about new technological developments that could help improve the efficiency of freight transportation. Additionally, witnesses will focus on the specific issues affecting different regions, modes of transportation, and industries throughout the United States. Senator Lautenberg will preside.
Keeping America Moving: Hearing to Review National Strategies for Efficient Freight Movement Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security Subcommittee Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Time: 2:30 p.m. Location: Room 253, Russell Senate Office Building ###
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