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Hearing to Examine Rural Transportation Needs

Washington, DC, June 19, 2015 | Justin Harclerode (202) 225-9446
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The Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, chaired by U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO), will hold a hearing next week to focus on surface transportation needs and challenges in rural America.

This hearing, entitled “Meeting the Transportation Needs of Rural America,” is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building. 

Witness list:

  • The Honorable Paul Trombino III, Director, Iowa Department of Transportation; on behalf of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
  • The Honorable Bob Fox, Commissioner, Renville County, Minnesota; on behalf of the National Association of Counties
  • Mr. Michael Steenhoek, Executive Director, Soy Transportation Coalition
  • Mr. Steve Woelfel, President, Jefferson Lines; on behalf of the American Bus Association
  • Mr. Charles L. "Shorty" Whittington, President, Grammer Industries, Inc.; on behalf of The Fertilizer Institute

    • More information about the hearing, including written testimony, additional background information, and link to a live webcast, will be posted here as it becomes available. 

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