The 24 winners were chosen from among 157 eligible proposals.

Organized labor praises DOT action, but AGC criticizes it.

Strong 21-3 vote bodes well for nominee's success when full Senate votes.

Former presidential candidate and South Bend, Ind., mayor, will be key to new administration's push for an infrastructure plan.

Two major Connecticut bridge replacements win nearly half of the total awarded.

Largest grants go to ports in U.S. Virgin Islands; Norfolk, Va.; Seward, Alaska and Conneaut, Ohio.

Road and bridge projects were the big winners, accounting for 54 of the 70 projects selected.