The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $275 billion transportation bill April 2 despite White House threats of a presidential veto.

The six-year bill boosts funding for federal highway, transit and safety programs by nearly $60 billion over current spending.

President George W. Bush has proposed a $256 billion package and has sought a compromise for months with fellow Republicans over the price tag in his election-year drive to hold down spending.

After a two-week Easter recess, the House bill must be reconciled with a $318 billion Senate version that is also under a veto threat.

See Special Report (4/2) on this Web site to learn more about OOIDA members' contribution to the bill as it affects toll roads on existing Interstates.