ASCE Statement on the Nomination of Mayor Anthony Foxx for Transportation SecretaryApr 29 2013 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is a statement from Gregory E. DiLoreto, P.E., P.L.S, D.WRE, president of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), regarding the nomination of Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx for U.S. Transportation Secretary: “We are very encouraged by Mayor Foxx’s nomination. Now is the time to reaffirm our commitment to improving our… Obama Expands on Infrastructure PlansApr 08 2013 President Obama used ASCE’s 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure several weeks ago at the Port of Miami to make a renewed push for increased infrastructure investment. The President has been pushing for a more complete set of infrastructure proposals for years and even included the message in his State of the Union this past… House and Senate Pass Budget Resolutions for 2014Apr 02 2013 The Senate passed a budget resolution for the first time in four years on March 23 that calls for reducing the federal deficit by $1.85 trillion over 10 years. The Senate also approved provisions in the resolution for Fiscal year 2014 that would restore the $85 billion cut from the Fiscal Year 2013 budget under… Obama Expands On Infrastructure ProposalsFeb 25 2013 President Obama last week provided more detailson his infrastructure plans that were first mentioned during the State of the Union address. The administration released a fact sheet that offers some specifics, however many of the details will still have to wait until the President releases his budget proposal in a few weeks. The announcement this… ASCE Statement on the President’s State of the Union AddressFeb 13 2013 The following is a statement from Gregory E. DiLoreto, P.E., P.L.S, D.WRE, president of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), regarding President Obama’s State of the Union address: “As stewards of our nation’s infrastructure, the American Society of Civil Engineers applauds President Obama’s efforts to improve our country’s ailing infrastructure and get America back… Driving Off the Fiscal CliffDec 12 2012 Congressional leaders and Obama Administration officials continued to meet behind closed doors the past several weeks in order to come to a compromise on the fiscal cliff. Many in Washington are speculating the possibility that the federal gas tax may be reexamined as a revenue option during discussions. Incoming House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill… ASCE President Congratulates President Obama on Presidential ElectionNov 07 2012 The following is a statement by Greg E. DiLoreto P.E., P.L.S, D.WRE, the President of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers represents more than 140,000 civil engineers worldwide and is America’s oldest national engineering society. For more information, visit www.asce.org. The American Society of Civil Engineers… The Presidential Debates Start In Just A Few Hours.Oct 03 2012 Governor Romney and President Obama have spent month crisscrossing the nation trying to convince voters they are the best for the nation and tonight is one of the few chances they’ll have to convey their message directly to a large audience, unfiltered by the media. Through all the noise, pay attention to whether or not… Obama Announces Major Port Projects to Be ExpeditedJul 23 2012 The Obama Administration has announced that as part of its “We Can’t Wait” initiative, seven nationally and regionally significant infrastructure projects will be expedited to help modernize and expand five major ports in the United States, including the Port of Jacksonville, the Port of Miami, the Port of Savannah, the Port of New York and… Debating Science and Engineering on the Campaign TrailJul 20 2012 It would be hard to imagine the world without the advancements in science and technology that have shaped our lives. We rely on energy solutions to power our homes, vaccinations to keep us healthy and disease-free, and the broad spectrum of engineering to solve problems and advance our society. Over the past few months ASCE… |
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