Whose Priority?

BYLINE: Paul Page

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood gave an impressive performance last month when he spoke at the spring conference of the American Association of Port Authorities, but that only proved the freight transportation industry itself has a lot to prove in Washington.

Whether he was handling questions from port executives or from reporters, LaHood demonstrated he’s got the intellect, influence and interest to become the strongest secretary his department has ever seen.

Leaving aside the impertinent question of just how much competition there may be for that title, it’s becoming clear that LaHood’s experience and …