February 24, 2010
Written by: Dick Hanneman
With federal spending skyrocketing out of control with its pent-up inflationary impact and national economic indicators garnering above-the-fold front page coverage almost daily, Americans' economic anxieties are on the rise and the nation's economic health in grave jeopardy. Only reawakening...
February 22, 2010
Written by: Dick Hanneman
Today's NY Times (free subscription) carries an opinion column by science editor John Tierney, "Salt Wars." It recounts the exchanges between medical experts over the advisability of asking the general population to reduce dietary salt and hits both of the...
February 17, 2010
Written by: Jane VanRyan
To understand the potential impact of the administration's proposed budget, one must be able to connect the dots. Simply put, one must be able to anticipate how a policy proposed by the federal government could eventually affect the average...
February 17, 2010
Written by: Brad Stotler
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa called for additional job cuts last week to help mend the city's current $212 million budget shortfall that is expected to double next year, reported the Los Angeles Times."Villaraigosa's threats provided the clearest sign yet...
February 12, 2010
Written by: Scott Openshaw
The food and beverage industry enthusiastically supports First Lady Michele Obama! ...
February 12, 2010
Written by: Jane VanRyan
The Interior Department's Minerals Management Service (MMS) yesterday announced that it is shortening the lease terms for many offshore Gulf of Mexico oil and natural gas prospects. In a statement, MMS announced it would offer leases to energy companies...
February 10, 2010
Written by: Brandon Borgna
NOTE: The entry below was written by Randy Mullett, Vice President, Government Relations and Public Affairs, for Con-way Inc. and appears originally at www.freightpublicpolicy.org. Last Wednesday, I spoke on behalf of American Trucking Associations (ATA) at a press conference sponsored...
February 9, 2010
Written by: Dick Hanneman
The former president of Canada's largest science based regulatory agency, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, cautioned the public recently: "Don't be fooled. Science is always politicized." Ronald Doering argues in the National Post that we should not expect scientists to put...
February 8, 2010
Written by: Dick Hanneman
I'm recently returned from the India-International Salt Summit in India and so my eye caught the news that, in the wake of ClimateGate, India has withdrawn from the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). India's environmental minister, Jairam Ramesh, was...
February 5, 2010
Written by: Sarah Versaggi
Jobs and the economy continue to be a leading priority for 2010. As lawmakers look to stimulate high-paying jobs for Americans, broadband is already making positive contributions on this front. As highlighted by USTelecom's video wall, here is a snapshot...
February 3, 2010
Written by: Jane VanRyan
Whenever someone in government makes a major announcement, pay close attention to the words used and don't take them at face value. Here's a case-in-point: On Monday, White House Budget Director Peter Orszag said the president's proposed budget would...
February 2, 2010
Written by: Brad Stotler
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) will not join efforts by the Ports of Los Angeles (POLA) and Oakland to amend federal transportation law, the Journal of Commerce reported Jan. 27. "At issue in this debate is an effort...
February 2, 2010
Written by: Dick Hanneman
Harold Alderman of the World Bank estimates the payback for investments in iodizing salt to return between $12 and $30 for every dollar invested. The study was just published in the Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease. Iodizing...
January 28, 2010
Written by: Jane VanRyan
There's a lot to like about the planned Virginia offshore lease sale. It's believed the leasing area could contain 130 million barrels of oil and 1.14 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. If energy companies are allowed to develop...
January 22, 2010
Written by: Brandon Borgna
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach ban on diesel trucks built before 2003 kicked off this month, and it was pretty much a non-event, the Long Beach Press-Telegram reported. The newspaper said that just 3 old trucks were...
January 22, 2010
Written by: Sarah Versaggi
With a National Broadband Plan close at hand and key issues from the economy to health care high on our domestic agenda, 2010 promises to be a defining year for broadband. From creating jobs to controlling skyrocketing health care costs,...
January 19, 2010
Written by: Jane VanRyan
I never listen to the radio during the day, but last Thursday I made an exception when blogger Bob McCarty alerted me to Rush Limbaugh's comments about the Interior Department's new rules on oil and natural gas drilling on federal lands....
January 11, 2010
Written by: Scott Openshaw
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOH) today introduced its "National Salt Reduction Initiative" and its draft salt reduction targets for packaged food and food service categories. GMA's Chief Science Officer, Bob Brackett, said: "The...
January 11, 2010
Written by: Jane VanRyan
With the unemployment rate standing at 10 percent, concerns about the economy are trumping support for climate legislation. News reports from around the country indicate a growing unease with legislation or regulations that are aimed at reducing greenhouse gas...
January 8, 2010
Written by: Sarah Versaggi
We rang in the New Year and made our resolutions - but what can broadband bring to enhance 2010? Already, broadband has revolutionized the way we communicate, learn, work and play. But there is so much more in store -...
January 8, 2010
Written by: Jane VanRyan
The record cold weather has helped to push up crude oil prices this week. When the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) closed yesterday, the price of oil stood at $82.66 a barrel. Because there are 42 gallons in a...
January 7, 2010
Written by: Dick Hanneman
As a member of the National Transportation Operations Coalition, yesterday I attended an FHWA-hosted meeting of NTOC members to discuss how improving highway operations can contribute to the Federal Highway Administration's goals for "sustainability" and "livability." (FHWA's other two goals...
January 7, 2010
Written by: Jane VanRyan
In a move that should raise eyebrows across the country, the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM) last week agreed to adopt a low-carbon fuel standard (LCFS) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from vehicles and possibly...
January 5, 2010
Written by: Brad Stotler
Facing a local unemployment rate of nearly 14 percent, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has stressed that he's focused on one goal often overlooked in his previous term: creating jobs. To do so, the Mayor has turned to some of...
January 5, 2010
Written by: Brad Stotler
The Port of Long Beach has significantly reduced air pollution since 2005, according to a recent Air Emissions Inventory report. The Port of Long Beach achieved its best air quality report card since emissions studies began in 2002 through cleaner...
December 23, 2009
Written by: Dick Hanneman
No this post doesn't concern Dan Brown's best-selling mystery novel by this title nor even reference the seasonally-referenced celestial battle presaging the birth of Christ which celebration is quickly upon us. But, like the engaging plot of a quick-read novel...
December 23, 2009
Written by: Dick Hanneman
The Federal Highway Administration's Office of Operations has published an important benchmarking report on use of performance measures which assesses state DOT adoption and effectiveness of harnessing new techniques and technologies to improve roadway operations impaired by adverse weather conditions.As...
December 18, 2009
Written by: Sarah Versaggi
From sending festive cards and packages to making travel plans, the holidays often remind us of the distance that separates us from friends and loved ones. Fortunately, broadband offers abundant options to stay connected, but does the Internet ultimately unite...
December 17, 2009
Written by: Scott Openshaw
This blog entry is courtesy of GMA Manager of Member Communications Beth Ludwick: Last week, marketers from some of the world's biggest brands gathered in New York at the GMA CPG Social Media Forum to hear from experts on the front...
