Aug 17 After years of decline, traffic deaths spike in first six months of year By Joan Lowy, Associated Press Traffic deaths were up 14 percent nationally in the first six months of this year and injuries were up by a third, according to data gathered by the National Safety Council. Continue reading
Jul 30 Senate on track to approve 3-month extension to highway bill By Joan Lowy, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Facing a Friday deadline, the Senate is on track to shore up federal highway aid and veterans' health care, leaving a raft of unresolved issues for a jam-packed congressional agenda in the fall. Continue reading
May 21 Government wants airlines to disclose the true cost of a ticket By Joan Lowy, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Going to bat for confused passengers, the government is proposing that airlines be required to disclose fees for basic items like checked bags, assigned seats and carry-on bags so consumers know the true cost of flying. Under new… Continue reading
May 16 GM fined $35 million for ignition switch defects By Joshua Barajas May 16, 12:50 p.m. EDT | Updated General Motors will pay a $35 million civil penalty for its failure to report a ignition switch defect in 2.6 million Chevrolet Cobalts and other small cars, the Department of Transportation announced… Continue reading
Jan 26 Obama Moves to Revise Fuel Efficiency Policies By Admin, PBS News Hour President Barack Obama on Monday ordered federal regulators to reexamine two policies that could lead to tougher fuel-economy standards for new cars and trucks. Continue reading