The leaders of several key committees have urged the Senate to take up a six-month extension of the federal highway program.

The leaders of several key committees have urged the Senate to take up a six-month extension of the federal highway program.

Schneider National said it will take over the transportation operations of Emerson Electric Co., an appliances and electronics manufacturer.

Housing starts fell 11% in October, while building permits also declined, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

The consumer price index rose 0.3% in October, the Labor Department said Wednesday.