President Barack Obama will nominate Anthony R. Foxx, the mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina, as the next Secretary of the
Department of Transportation, according to news reports.
DOT plays a role in the
Tribal Transportation Program, previously known as
Indian
Reservation Roads.
The department works with the
Bureau of Indian Affairs to fund road, bridge and other transportation projects in Indian Country and in Alaska Native villages.
Foxx, if confirmed by the
Senate, will succeed
Ray LaHood.
Get the Story:
Obama taps Charlotte mayor to lead Transportation Department, official says
(The Washington Post 4/29)
Obama to Nominate Charlotte Mayor to Transportation Post
(The New York Times 4/29)
Federal Register Notice:
Tribal
Consultation on the Draft Regulations Governing the Tribal Transportation
Program ( April 12, 2013)
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