LaHood calls for national ban on cell phones while driving

Dec. 28, 2010
The U.S. Secretary of Transportation has a couple of priorities he wants the new Congress to work on when it convenes next year. Ray LaHood said getting a transportation bill passed by the August recess is at the top of his agenda.

Durbin says talks have changed about a third Chicago airport

Nov. 16, 2010
Federal dollars are on the way for the design of a new air traffic control tower at O'Hare International Airport. But nothing is in the pipeline for a third airport that's been long-proposed for the Chicago area.Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin said the recession has slowed down that discussion.

LaHood announces federal funding for new O'Hare control tower

Nov. 15, 2010
The Federal Aviation Administration is committing $3.4 million to the design of a new air traffic control tower at O'Hare Airport.U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the grant for the design of a South Air Traffic Control Tower, as part of the O'Hare Modernization Program.

LaHood: Drivers should never use cell phones

Oct. 26, 2010
Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood says there is no way to drive safely when you're talking on a cell phone, even if you're using a hands-free device.

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