Transportation's Fiscal Disciplinarian

Incoming Transportation Secretary Mary Peters will keep a close eye on the department's purse strings, President Bush says. Here's an excerpt from his comments yesterday at her swearing-in ceremony:

She brings to her new position a reputation for fiscal discipline and integrity. As head of the Federal Highway Administration, Mary introduced better fiscal oversight and

accountability. She improved management for the largest transportation projects. She worked closely with her department's inspector general to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse. She's going to carry this kind of diligence into her new job.