Washington, d. C. A couple weeks ago to testify before the house highways and transit subcommittee on the topic of pricing strategies. Americas roads. This is the first hearing that the Committee Held to talk about the way to pay for infrastructure. Not only did they discuss the gas tax, the traditional source, which is a declining source, but also explored permile tees, tolling and congestion pricing. So my testimony certainly emphasized the need for more longterm federal funding, in particularly raising the gas tax. But also to be exploring other innovative, diverse sources of revenue as well. On the federal fuel economy standards, as youve seen in the news, the e. P. A. And department of transportation announced new lower standards. Theres a conflict, of course, with our california standards and our stricter requirements. And really pleased that the governor has, along with other 20 other states, filed a lawsuit attorney general has filed a lawsuit to overturn the new rule. Were tra
Setting its own fuel economy standards. California reached agreements with several automakers that were stricter than federal regulations. This is 30 minutes. Thank you all so much for being here. Administrator wheeler and i are pleased to announce a major step forward in trumps plan to ensure that more americans have access to safer, more affordable and cleaner new cars that meet their familys needs. 2 1 2 years ago President Trump spoke with auto workers in michigan and said that we would review and revise the last administrations unattainable economy regulations. Those rules were making cars more expensive and impeding safety, because consumers were being priced out of newer, safer vehicles. Our team of experts have been jointly working together, conducting a long, thoughtful and detailed review of these rules. And todays action is an important down payment on the president s commitment. The one National Program that we are announcing today will ensure that there is one and only one
Live now to Andrew Wheeler and transportation secretary eland chow talked about the Trump Administration sent it to stop california from setting stricter fuel economy standards. Live coverage. In bringing together all of the components to complete this important step on behalf of the present for the american people. She is understood since this process began in 2017 the enormous benefits for consumers and especially the safety. I know she is in the engagement shortly following this across town so please join me in welcoming secretary chao. Secretary. [applause] hey, good morning. Thank you all so much for being here. Administrator Andrew Wheeler and are so pleased to announce a major step forward in President Trumps plan to help ensure that more americans have access to safer, more affordable, and cleaner new cars that meet their families needs. To what half years ago President Trump focused autoworkers in michigan and said we would review and revise the last administration unattainabl
Radio app. The Trump Administration is taking steps to block california from setting its own fuel standards. California had reached an agreement with ford, volkswagen, honda and b. M. W. That would apply stricter emissions limits than federal regulations required. Transportation secretary elaine chao and e. P. A. Administrator Andrew Wheeler held a News Conference this morning announcing what they call nationwide fuel economy standards. Thank you all so much for being here. Administrator wheeler and i are pleased to announce a major step forward in trumps plan to ensure that more americans have access to safer, more affordable and cleaner new cars that meet their familys needs. 2 1 2 years ago President Trump spoke with auto workers in michigan and said that we would review and revise the last administrations unattainable economy regulations. Those rules were making cars more expensive and impeding safety, because consumers were being priced out of newer, safer vehicles. Our team of ex
And, what i plan to do today is have dr. Griffin give opening remarks about his priorities and things that may or may not have changed since the last time we spoke and had a conversation. He and i will engage in backandforth and talk about what he mentioned in his opening remarks, and it is my hope to allow time for questions. Without further ado, dr. Griffin. Dr. Griffin it is a pleasure to be here. The last time i was here was in april of 2018. After i was two months was confirmed as the undersecretary, and it was still three months before i was the head of an actual Legal Organization within the department of defense. We were still working on establishing a charter and all of the bureaucratic things one does to convert legislation into executive branch institutions. Months since i have been here, we have been busy. We have filled out the senior bank levels of our organ senior levels of our organization. Porter you know dr. Lisa as well as our directors for Defense Research and engin