Urban family needs higher pay for austere living
The Labor Department report shows a four-person urban family needs $16,286 yearly for a moderate lifestyle and $10,041 for austere living, rising 4.7 percent from last year. Higher budgets reach $23,759 for some luxuries, with costs varying by city and price changes across housing, food, medical care, and taxes.
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Electric cars seen distant despite high interest
In Chicago AP reports rising interest in electric vehicles but delivery is years away. Rep. Mike McCormack notes federal energy legislation passed last year and predicts seven years before notable production of commuter electric cars with 100 mile range and 60 mph speed, likely limited to in town use. The Electric Vehicle Exposition showcases over 100 exhibits from a battery powered fire ambulance to a city bus.
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