The U.S. Senate has confirmed Sean Duffy as the new Secretary of Transportation with a 77-22 vote. Duffy, a former congressman from Wisconsin, will oversee crucial transportation projects and safety regulations across various sectors, including trucking and aviation. His appointment has garnered support from organizations like the American Trucking Associations and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, highlighting priorities such as enhancing truck parking and reducing regulatory burdens. Senator Tammy Baldwin expressed confidence that Duffy will facilitate bipartisan infrastructure initiatives similar to past projects that benefited the region.

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