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Capitol Hill Report Highway and Transportation Officials recently congratulated President Obama on his nomination of Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx to be the next U.S. Transportation Secretary. CHANGING LANES "The nation's State departments of transportation – the owners and operators of the national highway system and the leaders in innovative transportation solutions – look forward to working with Mayor Foxx on the important transportation issues facing the nation and on identifying a long-term sustainable transportation funding source," said Bud Wright, AASHTO executive director. "AASHTO also wishes Secretary LaHood the very best. His leadership was instrumental to the successful implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, passage of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), and improved national transportation safety." The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is the "Voice of Transportation" representing State Departments of Transportation in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. AASHTO is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association serving as a catalyst for excellence in transportation. Follow them on Twitter at http://twitter.com/aashtospeaks. AASHTO Salutes Senate Passage of the Water Resources Development Act 32 capitol hill report 0813 cl.indd 2 The Senate recently approved the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, a comprehensive bill that provides for the conservation and development of the nation's water and related resources and establishes flood protection for communities. "AASHTO congratulates the Senate for its overwhelming bipartisan support of WRDA," said Bud Wright AASHTO Executive Director. "This vital piece of legislation touches every American in one way or another because it covers everything from the ports, to safe drinking water, and the infrastructure used to move people, goods and ultimately, America's economy. AASHTO is looking forward to working with members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to secure final passage of WRDA later this year." ATA Hails Supreme Court Ruling on Challenge to L.A Port Drayage Rules In an opinion handed down recently, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed with American Trucking Associations and unanimously rejected burdensome operational mandates the Port of Los Angeles had attempted to impose on interstate commerce. "We are gratified that, at the conclusion of many years of litigation, the highest court in the land unanimously agreed with ATA on these rules. Our position has always been that the Port's attempt to August 2013 // WWW.CHANGINGLANESDIGITAL.COM 7/8/13 9:48 AM