Hey, Consumerist readers, we got an opportunity to ask United States Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood 3-5 reader submitted questions in connection with “Distracted Driving Shatters Lives: Helping Parents and Educators Reach Teens,” a Consumers Union event taking place at our headquarters Monday, March 7, 2011, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET. Please ask about any transportation-related issue that interests you!

Mr. LaHood has been outspoken on the subject of airline fees and tarmac delays as well as distracted driving. Before serving as Secretary of Transportation, Mr. LaHood, a Republican, represented the Illinois 18th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives for seven terms.

Please submit your questions to tips@consumerist.com with “LaHood” in the subject line, or simply post them in the comments below.

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