Transportation, 1987-1994 and undated

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One of the largest subgroups within Appropriations, probably due to Price's membership in the Appropriations Committee's Transportation Subcommittee. Rail and highway projects are mentioned throughout. Specific topics include: rescissions; a high speed rail corridor; IVHS [Intelligent Vehicle Highway System]; rail system improvements; Amtrak; specific appropriations bills; the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA]; air cargo; North Carolina airports; the airline industry; North Carolina airports and other transportation projects in the state; the FHWA; bill amendments; the JOBLINKS Employment Transportation Initiative; and highway safety. Prominent organizations include the Triangle Transit Authority, Amtrak, and the Rail-IMPACT project. Frequent correspondents include: the State of North Carolina; the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration; local Departments of Transportation; and the Federal Highway Administration. See also Congressional Papers-Legislative Files-Transportation.

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