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Federal lawsuit seeks seeks penalties and injunctive relief for unlawful discharge of pollutants under the U.S. Clean Water Act, related to Feb. 3 accident rhat toppled 38 cars carrying hazardous chemicals

Republican "priority" legislation passed 225-204 but has provisions that will make it "dead on arrival" in the U.S. Senate, said Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as new efforts progress on a bipartisan bill to expedite needed transmission infrastructure

Legal action was brought by communities that claimed business and environmental damage when the US Army Corps of Engineers opened the Louisiana spillway for 123 days in 2019. 

Opponents of the resolution probably will be unable to override a promised Biden veto.

One barge has been removed and two remain pinned against the structure at the approach to the McAlpine Locks and Dam in Louisville, Ky.

Executive is remembered as a leader who built a successful construction firm with his unique ability to problem-solve and a penchant for taking risks.

Representatives of major construction and transportation groups say that highway and transit funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act continue to move out, financing active projects around the country at a solid pace. 

Ten contractors face penalties for bid collusion on 19 contracts with a combined value of $185 million.

Terry O'Sullivan has led the Laborers’ International Union of North America since 2000. His replacement, Brent Booker, is LIUNA vice president and a third-generation member of the union.

Industry executive, named to head the Federal Aviation Administration, withdrew as a candidate after Senate Republicans said he lacked experience for the job.