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The Unsung Entrepreneurs of Cuba

March 10, 2016 – 1:55 pm

Despite a nominally socialist economy, private enterprise is alive and well in Cuba, but what does “Cuban entrepreneurialism” mean for the future of the country?  On a second visit to the island recently as part of a delegation with Congresswoman Barbara Lee, here is what I see as Cuba’s path ahead for transportation and infrastructure […]

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Trams, Trains and Automobiles: Transportation in Today’s Cuba

March 3, 2016 – 4:40 pm

  In November of last year I traveled to Cuba with a delegation led by Congresswoman Barbara Lee to explore business and transportation development opportunities on the island. It was my second trip to Cuba, but my first since President Barack Obama’s historic reopening of diplomatic relations, so it was an inspiring time to be […]

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Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood announces end of term

February 11, 2013 – 11:31 am

For the past four years, he has been advocating for high speed rail service, and expanding the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant program that helped fund state road and bridge projects. Based on his unwavering support and deep understanding of where this nation should be on HSR, infrastructure investment, job creation, and sustainable […]

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