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Last Updated: Mar 26th, 2006 - 13:41:45 |
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Transportation Policy: Local Voice Remains Vital
For local government leaders concerned about the future of our national transportation system, a law called ISTEA - pronounced "ice tea" - has proven to be a refreshing change. The Intermodal Surface Transportation Act (ISTEA) includes an essential role for local government leaders in determining how best to meet local transportation needs.
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Taking Aim At Drunk Drivers
It's time to make drunk driving prevention a top priority. That is the aim of Mothers Against Drunk Driving's (MADD) new federal legislative plan to significantly reduce alcohol-related traffic fatalities.
The proposed legislation, backed by MADD, would establish more funding for ongoing law enforcement efforts, such as sobriety checkpoints. It also encourages states to enact get-tough laws for "higher-risk" drunk drivers as a condition of receiving a full share of federal highway funds. MADD defines a "higher-risk" driver as a repeat drunk driving offender, a driver with a high blood-alcohol concentration, or someone driving on a suspended license from a prior DUI conviction.
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New Law Can Keep Marketplace Competitive
An act now before Congress could ensure the well-being of hundreds of small businesses-and help save consumers money. The Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act would offer owners greater choice in getting their vehicles serviced. According to leaders of several national aftermarket associations, passage of the act is critical toward ensuring the affordability and convenience of maintaining vehicles for America's car owners.
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Understanding The Texas Lemon Law
Contrary to what its name suggests, the Texas Lemon Law is not a legislation that deals with the buying and selling of fruits or rule against its bright color.
It does not even come close.
Rather it involves the right of American consumers, who buy vehicles, used or brand new, cars or trucks, to return defective products and ask for a refund.
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Don't Forget to Recycle Your Old Car Battery
What's in your neighborhood recycling bin? If you are like most diligent recyclers, yesterday's newspaper finds its way atop a curbside pile that includes aluminum cans, glass jars and some two-liter soda bottles. And that's pretty much where most consumer recycling efforts end.
But consider the lowly battery - something to which most people don't give a second thought until this important device stops powering their cell phone, hand-held vacuum and especially their car.
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California's Low-Carb Diet Gouges Car Buyers
As levels of traditional air pollutants like smog and soot continue to decline, regulators are setting their sights on the regulation of benign gases claimed to cause climate change-like carbon dioxide, usually referred to as CO2.
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