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Norman Y. Mineta
Secretary of Transportation

Norman Y. Mineta became the 14th U.S. Secretary of Transportation on January 25, 2001. In nominating him, President Bush said, "Norm made a reputation in the halls of Congress as someone who understands that a sound infrastructure in America will lead to economic opportunity for all Americans."
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Michael P. Jackson
Deputy Secretary of Transportation

President George W. Bush nominated Michael P. Jackson to serve as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Senate unanimously confirmed Mr. Jackson on May 3, 2001.
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Jeffrey N. Shane
Under Secretary for Policy

Jeffrey N. Shane was appointed by President Bush as Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy in March 2003 following his confirmation by the United States Senate.
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Rick Kowalewski
Acting Director, Bureau of Transportation Statistics

Mr. Kowalewski has worked with transportation data for most of his 28 years in the Federal government.
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Mary E. Peters
Administrator, Federal Highway Administration

Mary E. Peters was sworn in as the 15th Federal Highway Administrator on Oct. 2, 2001.
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William G. Schubert
Administrator, Maritime Administration

The United States Senate unanimously confirmed President Bush’s nomination of Captain William G. Schubert as Maritime Administrator on December 6, 2001.
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Samuel G. Bonasso
Acting Administrator, Research & Special Programs Administration

Samuel G. Bonasso became acting Administrator of the Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) on March 2, 2003.
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Allan Rutter
Administrator, Federal Railroad Administration

Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2001, Allan Rutter becomes the tenth Administrator for the Federal Railroad Administration.
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Dr. Jeffrey W. Runge
Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Administrator Dr. Jeffrey W. Runge is a nationally recognized physician expert in motor vehicle injury care and prevention.
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Annette M. Sandberg
Acting Administrator, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Acting Administrator Annette M. Sandberg is a nationally recognized expert on law enforcement and traffic safety.
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Jennifer L. Dorn
Administrator, Federal Transit Administration

Jennifer L. Dorn is Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration. She was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate on July 12, 2001.
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Kenneth M. Mead
Inspector General, Office of the Inspector General

Mr. Mead was nominated by the President to be the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on May 27, 1997.
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Albert S. Jacquez
Administrator, Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation

Albert S. Jacquez became the eighth administrator of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) on Jan. 4, 1999, when he was sworn into office.
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Marion Blakey
Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration

As Administrator, Blakey is responsible for regulating and advancing the safety of the nation’s airways as well as operating the world’s largest air traffic control system.
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