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Trump sought renaming rights for Dulles and Penn Station to unlock Gateway funds
politics20 days ago

Trump sought renaming rights for Dulles and Penn Station to unlock Gateway funds

NBC News reports the Trump administration allegedly offered to rename Washington’s Dulles International Airport and New York’s Penn Station after President Trump in exchange for releasing the $16 billion in federal funds for the Hudson River Gateway tunnel. Funding has been stalled since the government shutdown and, despite other packages passing, remains unavailable amid lawsuits by New York and New Jersey and warnings that construction could halt without money. White House declined to comment and critics say renaming leverage is inappropriate, while supporters emphasize the project’s economic benefits.

via NBC News|
#dulles-international-airport#federal-funding#gateway-project
Trump ties Gateway tunnel funding to renaming Penn Station and Dulles after him
politics20 days ago

Trump ties Gateway tunnel funding to renaming Penn Station and Dulles after him

Trump offered to unfreeze more than $16 billion for the Gateway tunnel if Chuck Schumer agreed to rename Penn Station and Washington’s Dulles International Airport after him; Schumer rejected the demand, saying he could not deliver such a renaming. The funding remains blocked, New York and New Jersey are suing the administration over the freeze, and congressional renaming efforts have little momentum.

via cnn.com|
#dulles-international-airport#gateway#penn-station
Rep. McCaul Detained at Airport for Intoxication Incident
politics1 year ago

Rep. McCaul Detained at Airport for Intoxication Incident

U.S. Representative Michael McCaul, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, was briefly detained at Dulles International Airport after mixing Ambien with alcohol, which left him disoriented. McCaul, who was charged with public intoxication, acknowledged the incident as a mistake and expressed gratitude towards the officers involved. He is seeking to extend his term as the committee's top Republican and remains committed to supporting U.S. allies and addressing global adversaries.

via The Texas Tribune|
#alcohol#ambien#dulles-international-airport
Rep. McCaul Detained at Airport for Alleged Intoxication
politics1 year ago

Rep. McCaul Detained at Airport for Alleged Intoxication

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul was detained by police at Dulles International Airport after appearing intoxicated due to mixing Ambien and alcohol. McCaul, a self-described nervous flyer, missed his flight to Texas and was found disoriented, leading to his brief detention by law enforcement. He has since expressed regret for his actions and gratitude towards the officers involved, acknowledging the incident as a personal mistake.

via Semafor|
#ambien#dulles-international-airport#house-foreign-affairs-committee
Emergency Landing: Small Plane Touches Down on Virginia Highway
us2 years ago

Emergency Landing: Small Plane Touches Down on Virginia Highway

A small passenger plane, Southern Airways Express flight 246, made an emergency landing on a highway in northern Virginia after taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport, with no injuries reported among the seven people on board. The single-engine Cessna 208 Caravan landed on Loudoun County Parkway's westbound lanes, causing no damage to vehicles and only minor damage to a guardrail. The FAA and NTSB will investigate the incident, and the airline confirmed that all passengers and crew are safe.

via CBS News|
#dulles-international-airport#emergency-landing#small-plane
Emergency Landing: Plane from Dulles Airport Lands on Northern Virginia Highway
transportation2 years ago

Emergency Landing: Plane from Dulles Airport Lands on Northern Virginia Highway

A small passenger plane made an emergency landing on a highway in northern Virginia after taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport, with no injuries reported. The single-engine Cessna 208 Caravan, operated by Southern Airways Express, landed on the westbound lanes of Loudoun County Parkway, causing no damage to vehicles and only minor damage to a guardrail. The FAA will investigate the incident, and the airline confirmed that all seven people on board, including four adults, a 15-year-old boy, and two crew members, are safe.

via The Associated Press|
#dulles-international-airport#emergency-landing#faa-investigation
Dulles Airport Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Virginia Highway
transportation2 years ago

Dulles Airport Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Virginia Highway

A small plane carrying seven people made an emergency landing on the Loudoun County Parkway in Virginia after taking off from Dulles International Airport. The southbound lanes on the parkway are closed, but there were no reported injuries. The cause of the diversion is currently unknown, and the FAA will be investigating the incident.

via Fox Business|
#dulles-international-airport#emergency-landing#faa-investigation
Dulles Airport's Solar Panels to Power 37,000 Homes
energy2 years ago

Dulles Airport's Solar Panels to Power 37,000 Homes

Dominion Energy and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority have broken ground on an 835-acre solar farm near Dulles International Airport, which will be the largest renewable energy project ever built at a U.S. airport. The project is part of Dominion's plan to add 16,000 megawatts of solar capacity by 2035, in compliance with a state law requiring 100% of its non-nuclear energy production to be zero-emission by 2045. However, rural counties in Virginia are pushing back against the solar expansion, citing concerns about the loss of farmland and increased costs. The Dulles project will add 100 megawatts of solar generating capacity and 50 megawatts of battery storage, enough to power about 37,000 homes.

via WTOP|
#dominion-energy#dulles-international-airport#energy