/tags/pete-buttigieg Pete Buttigieg en-US WLRN Fri, 20 Oct 2023 22:31:44 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-20/in-miami-buttigieg-says-rickenbacker-might-be-eligible-for-new-federal-dollars When asked about the Rickenbacker, which served as a vivid backdrop on a spectacular sunny day, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg acknowledged that transportation facilities vulnerable to hurricanes could rank higher in what he said were very competitive requests for funding. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 22:31:44 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-20/in-miami-buttigieg-says-rickenbacker-might-be-eligible-for-new-federal-dollars Tony Winton | Key Biscayne Independent /news/2022-06-30/sen-bernie-sanders-calls-on-dot-to-start-fining-airlines-for-disrupted-flights Ahead of the Fourth of July travel weekend, Bernie Sanders calls on the U.S. Department of Transportation to take action to reduce airline cancellations and delays. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:30:33 GMT /news/2022-06-30/sen-bernie-sanders-calls-on-dot-to-start-fining-airlines-for-disrupted-flights Deanna Schwartz /news/2021-02-02/pete-buttigieg-confirmed-as-transportation-secretary The 39-year-old former South Bend, Ind. mayor is both the first openly gay man confirmed to a Cabinet position and the youngest member of President Biden's Cabinet. Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:39:48 GMT /news/2021-02-02/pete-buttigieg-confirmed-as-transportation-secretary Brian Naylor /news/2020-12-15/biden-expected-to-name-former-rival-buttigieg-as-transportation-secretary Buttigieg would be first openly LGBTQ person nominated to a permanent Cabinet post. Tue, 15 Dec 2020 20:25:36 GMT /news/2020-12-15/biden-expected-to-name-former-rival-buttigieg-as-transportation-secretary Brian Naylor /2020-03-01/we-sent-a-message-pete-buttigieg-ends-historic-presidential-bid The 38-year-old rose from being mayor of a midsize Indiana city to mounting a serious Democratic presidential run. He was the first openly gay candidate to win delegates in a presidential race. Sun, 01 Mar 2020 23:18:44 GMT /2020-03-01/we-sent-a-message-pete-buttigieg-ends-historic-presidential-bid Barbara Sprunt, Benjamin Swasey, Sam Gringlas /national-politics/2020-02-12/6-takeaways-from-the-new-hampshire-primary Sen. Bernie Sanders won narrowly, but can he expand his base? Pete Buttigieg again did well, but in another largely white state. And the story of the night was Sen. Amy Klobuchar's third-place finish. Wed, 12 Feb 2020 07:34:39 GMT /national-politics/2020-02-12/6-takeaways-from-the-new-hampshire-primary Domenico Montanaro /news/2020-02-04/parkland-mayor-experiences-iowa-caucus-firsthand-on-the-road-for-buttigieg The first results from last night's Iowa Caucus — nearly a day late — show former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders… Tue, 04 Feb 2020 23:03:09 GMT /news/2020-02-04/parkland-mayor-experiences-iowa-caucus-firsthand-on-the-road-for-buttigieg Caitie Muñoz /national-politics/2020-01-15/4-takeaways-from-the-final-democratic-debate-before-the-iowa-caucuses The candidates clashed over war, gender and health care with less than three weeks to go before the first votes in the Democratic presidential nominating fight. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:00:22 GMT /national-politics/2020-01-15/4-takeaways-from-the-final-democratic-debate-before-the-iowa-caucuses Domenico Montanaro /2019-12-19/democratic-debate-what-you-need-to-know-about-thursdays-faceoff The sixth Democratic primary debate, which begins at 8 p.m. ET, features the smallest — and least diverse — group of candidates yet. Thu, 19 Dec 2019 10:00:18 GMT /2019-12-19/democratic-debate-what-you-need-to-know-about-thursdays-faceoff Elena Moore /2019-11-08/just-the-right-policy-pete-buttigieg-on-his-medicare-for-all-who-want-it-plan The South Bend, Ind., mayor explains his health care overhaul plan — "Medicare for All," as well as private insurance — and differentiates it from other Democratic presidential candidates' plans. Fri, 08 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT /2019-11-08/just-the-right-policy-pete-buttigieg-on-his-medicare-for-all-who-want-it-plan Scott Simon, Heidi Glenn