by Sonali Basak | Jul 11, 2013 | Environment
WASHINGTON — A House committee approved a bill Wednesday to make regulations less stringent for small aircraft, allowing for more technological innovation in the industry and lessening costs for pilots and plane manufacturers. “There will be a more modern fleet...
by Sonali Basak | Jul 10, 2013 | Business & Tech, Topics
WASHINGTON — Maryland transportation leaders on Tuesday urged Congress to provide more federal rail funding as well as support for public-private rail partnerships. President Barack Obama has proposed a five-year, $40 billion rail reauthorization bill as part of the...
by Sonali Basak | Jul 8, 2013 | Topics
1776 from Medill Washington on Vimeo. WASHINGTON – Startup incubator 1776 launched a program this week to connect technology entrepreneurs across America – and around the globe. And on this Fourth of July season, entrepreneurs are not only celebrating the American...
by Sonali Basak | Jul 1, 2013 | Business & Tech, Topics
WASHINGTON – Congress and the White House are stifling entrepreneurs, which is causing the economy to underperform, former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina said Monday, and recommended simplifying the tax code and streamlining regulations that stymie small business....
