Five Highlights from Pete Buttigieg’s Confirmation Hearing

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By Kea WilsonJan 21, 2021, 6:05 pm197 pts
At his Senate confirmation hearings on Thursday, Secretary of Transportation nominee Pete Buttigieg reaffirmed his support for mass transit and complete streets — as well as his intention to execute President Biden’s big promise to electrify America’s cars. Much of the 2.5-hour hearing was, as usual,…

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