Risk and reward at the dawn of civilian drone age
The article surveys civilian drones offering agriculture, inspection, and rescue benefits while highlighting privacy fears. It notes drone legislation in over 30 states since January and cites Senator Grassley warning that constant government monitoring challenges free society values.
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Cleaner gas rule faces higher pump prices and health gains
The EPA proposes cutting sulfur in gasoline and stricter auto emission standards, forecast to raise pump prices by less than a penny per gallon, add about 130 dollars to new car prices in 2025, but deliver seven dollars in health benefits per dollar spent. Public hearings will precede final rules with 2017 effective date.
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President Obama outlined a plan to attract private money to rebuild roads and bridges, visiting a Miami port undergoing $2 billion in upgrades funded by government and private dollars. He cited high construction unemployment and framed jobs creation as a top priority while pursuing immigration reform and gun control.
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