Tagged ‘President Obama’
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With Guns, 3D Printing Has Gone from Economic Antidote to Cyberpunk Nightmare
Many U.S. cities are excited by the promise of 3D printing to revive the moribund domestic manufacturing sector, but when an Austin non-profit last week successfully shot the world’s first 3D printed gun, urban leaders nationwide had to face new questions.
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A Year-One Report Card for Obama’s Strong Cities, Strong Communities Initiative
An early evaluation of President Obama’s signature urban policy programs pronounces it a successful model.
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A Partial Track Record of Anthony Foxx, Obama’s Pick for New Transpo Secretary
Anthony Foxx, the Charlotte mayor that President Obama will reportedly nominate for transportation secretary today, has supported light rail and streetcars. But he’s also down with highways.
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‘Department of Better Technology’ Wants to Streamline the Open Government Process
Making data accessible to the public can get expensive, so two developers launched an effort to make open government tools cheaper, more efficient and easier to engage with.
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URBAN NATION: Where More Police Are and Aren’t Needed
One seemingly straightforward approach to reducing crime and violence — increasing the numbers of police — is largely absent from policy conversations. But as one study finds, it’s an important factor in keeping cities safe.
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Some Tri-State Area Transportation Projects at Risk from the Sequester
Looming federal spending cuts will put many transportation projects in peril unless President Obama and Congress can reach a compromise by this Friday.
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Will They or Won’t They? The Romance Between Obama & High-Speed Rail
Four years ago, the White House convinced Congress to give unprecedented support for high-speed rail. What went wrong?
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POTUS Unveils Infrastructure Plan; Outlook for Transit Dubious
President Obama unveiled a new infrastructure spending plan today, but those hoping for a major reassessment of priorities shouldn’t hold their breath.
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New Roads Will Likely Remain the Best-Funded Transpo Projects
Despite what President Obama said in his State of the Union address, TIFIA may continue to finance construction of new transportation projects, especially highways, over improvements to existing infrastructure.
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As Obama Renews Emphasis on U.S. Exports, Philly Port Experiences Growth
The Port of Philadelphia handled more than 10 percent more tonnage in 2012 than in the previous year. Regional ports have seen yearly double-digit increases for the past three years.
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