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Gas tax seems to have nowhere to go but up
Associated PressThe political vision of a summer gas tax holiday has died a quick death in Congress, losing to a view that federal excise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel will have to go up if they go anywhere. Despite calls from the presidential campaign trail for a...Tags: Labor Day, Small Businesses, Government, Elections, The White House
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GOP Idea Hits Nerve
Frankly, we don't understand the big fuss over a proposal by state Republican leaders to let some of their legislative staff members work from home. Telecommuting, as the practice is called, is not possible in most public-sector jobs. It requires...Tags: Government, National Government
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Job Worries In Congress Invade Gas Tax Holiday Dream
Associated PressThe political vision of a summer gas tax holiday died a quick death in Congress, losing to a view that federal excise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel will have to go up if they go anywhere. Despite calls from the presidential campaign trail for a...Tags: Labor Day, Building Material, Small Businesses, Government, Prices
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Networks love a sweet story even without jelly filling
Asking whether TV network news shops had liberal bias was a bit like wondering what would happen if you left the hungry little boy alone in the room with the large box of Turkish Delights. The outcome was never in doubt. So it was reported last week...Tags: John F. Kennedy, Diana, Princess of Wales, CBS Corp., National Government, NBC
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Connecticut Online: Excerpts From State Blogs
CONNECTICUT COMMENTARY www.donpesci.blogspot.com Dodd And The Monopolists Among all the piffle and patter concerning the housing crisis, it has not been sufficiently noticed that this is a "made in Washington" fiasco. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, both...Tags: Christopher Dodd, Freddie Mac, Traffic, Banking, Cartoons
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Obama: Kuwait, Afghanistan and a boost from Maliki
Spin CycleSo, Obama, after a stopover to visit with troops and play some hoops in Kuwait, has now landed in Afghanistan, which apparently will precede Iraq on his foreign trip over the next week. A couple of good things have......Tags: Freddie Mac, New York Times, Government, Chicago Police Department, Elections
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Mass transit use urged this weekend
The Maryland Transit Administration is encouraging people to use mass transit when going to Artscape this weekend, suggesting the use of these services: •Metro: State Center Metro Station, which is open until midnight seven days a week. •...Tags: Artscape, Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Traffic, Public Transportation
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Broadband age comes to Carroll
Sun ReporterPolice and firefighters using videoconferences for training. High school students taking college-level courses online. Residents telecommuting instead of racking up mileage and gas bills. Carroll County officials envision these scenarios, and more, as...Tags: Fires, Technology Solutions Company, Technology, Road Transportation, Regulatory Policy and Organizations
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I-95 Update
The Florida Department of Transportation reports the following on Interstate 95: One lane southbound from north of Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard to Blue Heron Boulevard will be closed 9 a.m to 3 p.m For around-the-clock, real-time traffic information,...Tags: Florida Department of Transportation, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Traffic
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John McCain puts the focus on economy
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterAs Barack Obama travels on an overseas trip sure to dominate the news for days, John McCain is using the time to shore up his perceived weaknesses -- on the economy and in fundraising -- and to minimize the bounce Obama gets from his journey. McCain, the...Tags: Armed Conflicts, Energy KD, Political Campaigns, General Motors Corp., Energy
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