Operators should discuss terrorism risks with insurers
By Thomas D. DeMatteo
Five payroll tax mistakes that employers can avoid
By Barbara Weltman
If you have at least one employee, youre responsible for payroll taxes.
These include withholding federal (and, where appropriate, state)…
Penny Pritzker is confirmed as commerce chief
WASHINGTON The U.S. Senate voted 97-1 to confirm Chicago billionaire Penny Pritzker as U.S. commerce secretary, elevating a significant figure behind President Barack Obamas…
Highway programs safe from federal debt battle
WASHINGTON — Most highway construction and safety programs that depend on federal funding are protected from the automatic budget cuts that took effect at the…
The second Obama term: A regulatory onslaught?
WASHINGTON — While the “fiscal cliff” dominated political discourse in Washington in recent weeks, some business groups and Republicans suggest the next political precipice may…
Operators win $11 million in security grants
WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded $11.52 million to 69 motorcoach companies under the fiscal 2010 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program.…
When Congress returns highway funding issue will be front and center
WASHINGTON – When Congress returns from its August recess after Labor Day, one of the first spending issues it will have to tackle is highway…
Oberstar belittles White House over highway bill delay
WASHINGTON The chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn., has accused the White House of running for cover in…
House, Senate vote to replenish Highway Trust Fund
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House and Senate voted before they began their August recess to transfer $7 billion from the U.S. Treasury to the Highway…
Officials expect highway fund to run out of money in August
WASHINGTON – The Highway Trust Fund, which got an emergency $8 billion cash injection from Congress last summer, is likely to run out of money…