Land Line Now, Sept. 22, 2020.
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Congress has failed to replace the most recent highway bill – or pass required spending bills. Now, they may kick both cans down the road.
I. Today’s news with Terry Scruton
UPS asks the FMCSA to take a second look at a driver training request; a congressional committee proposes a plan to fund the federal government a little longer; and next up for 2020: armed chipmunks.
II. A better way to manage pain; avoiding the flu
Over-the-counter medications can often be combined to manage pain and other problems better than prescription meds with far more side effects. Plus, how you can avoid the flu.
III. Upcoming election
Voters throughout the nation this fall will cast ballots on important races and issues; meanwhile, Michigan contemplates the possible end of a license plate tab requirement.
IV. Congress punts on highway bill, spending bills
For some time, Congress has been unable to either create a replacement for the most recent highway bill – or to pass required annual spending bills. Now, it appears they may kick the can down the road on both.
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- OOIDA has an online resource to provide access to information needed to operate in the coronavirus pandemic. Click on the COVID-19 menu at the top of the page on the Land Line Media website.
- It’s helpful for our members to keep us apprised of conditions on the roads and any problems they encounter. If you have situations to report call OOIDA at 816-229-5791 or email Questions@OOIDA.com.
- Starting Thursday, Jon Osburn and the Spirit of the American Trucker will be at 4 State Trucks in Joplin, Mo., located at Exit 4 off and Interstate 44. You can find upcoming Spirit stops here. Jon has free face masks as well as pneumonia and shingles vaccine vouchers.
- The Chrome Shop Mafia has delayed the Guilty by Association Truck Show until 2021. However, they will offer a live streaming event Sept. 25. Find out more here.
- OOIDA web conferencing Truck to Success course is scheduled for Oct. 26-28.
- To read about legislation in a particular state, visit Land Line Magazine’s Daily News By State
- View notices on the Bulletin Board.
- It’s never too late to share your views with lawmakers. You can do that on the Fighting for Truckers website or by calling 202-224-3121.
