Government to consider limits on distracted driving
Washington officials open a two day summit on highway hazards from mobile device use in vehicles. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood aims to craft recommendations to curb texting and cellphone use, with support from safety groups and Congress watching any progress toward a broad ban.
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Public option faces hurdles as Senate debate continues
The panel dismissed a federal public option in favor of another push for Senate passage. Sen. Schumer urged vetting 60 votes on the floor to craft a stronger system with subsidies and protections while Republicans warned the plan would end private insurance. The Finance Committee started a second week of debate on sweeping health care legislation aiming for year-end passage in both chambers.
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Turnpike bridge opens early lanes as work continues
The 130 million project to replace aging bridges and overhaul interchanges on the turnpike aims to finish by year end. Crews pour final medians on the new bridge and install crossover lanes at Exits 204 and 202 while traffic is reduced to one lane each way. Old bridges from the 1950s will be blasted and removed after demolition begins in mid November, with piers poured for the new structure and Exit 204 overhaul closing eight months in spring.
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