Advocates Honor LaHood's Time At Transportation Department

By Brian Naylor

Published April 30, 2013 at 4:00 AM EDT

As outgoing Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood prepares to hand off the baton to President Obama's nominee, Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx, Morning Edition reflects on Lahood's legacy. What have he and the president accomplished? What's still to be done?

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