Democrats push for $2 billion clunker funds in Senate
Senate Democrats race to win enough Republican support for a $2 billion extension of the cash for clunkers program. Administration data show new vehicle purchases 61 percent more fuel efficient than traded-in models. Critics warn of costs and management as lawmakers weigh a potential filibuster.
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Post office weighs closing hundreds of local offices
Washington expects consolidation or shutdown of nearly 700 facilities as the Postal Service battles a 7 billion dollar loss this year. Management studies 3,200 stations for potential changes while under 1,000 could be viable candidates for closure or consolidation, with no actions before year end.
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Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announces a White House summit of senior officials safety advocates law enforcement and academics to craft concrete steps to end unsafe cell phone use and texting while driving. He cites a fatal California train crash and Virginia Tech study showing texting raises collision risk vastly.
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