SUVs and auto deaths spark debate on responsibility
A government report shows highway fatalities rose to 43,220 in year and SUV related deaths climbed 10 percent from 2002 to 2003. Experts note more vehicles on the road explain the rise while the fatality rate per 100 million miles stayed steady. Industry voices urge personal responsibility over government limits.
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U.S
America
Jeffrey Runge
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Washington, D.C
Runge
Fast Food Debate Film Sees Corporate Duty and Self-Interest
Jacob Sullum reviews Super Size Me noting director Morgan Spurlock questions personal responsibility while showing fast food’s link to rising obesity. He highlights the 2003 judge ruling that overconsumption claims lack legal grounds and argues market forces will decide whether chains reveal nutrition information. Spurlock points to calorie labeling as a potential change drivers.
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Ronald McDonald
McDonald's
Ray Kroc
Morgan Spurlock
Kroc
Spurlock
Washington, D.C
New York City
McDonald’s
U.S
Robert Sweet
National Bureau of Economic Research
NBER
D.C
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TGI Friday
Sullum
Reason Magazine
Texas lawmakers state officials contact details listed
Rep George E West of Odessa Rep Tom Craddick of Midland Sen Kel Seliger of Amarillo Gov Rick Perry at the State Capitol provide a set of mailing addresses in Austin for official correspondence.
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George E
Buddy” West
Odessa
Austin
Texas
Tom Craddick
Midland
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
Rick Perry
State Capitol
Community backs Bobbie Duncan for ECISD Place 5
Public forum highlights Bobbie Duncan as a strong advocate with budget analysis expertise and decades of board attendance. Voters urged to support Duncan on May 15 to ensure questions about funds, safety, and staffing are answered. A second letter warns about auto dealer scams and praises Goody's Auto for fair treatment.
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ECISD
Texas
Bobbie Duncan
Futhermore
Bobbie
Debbie Garrett
Odessa
Midessa Metro Auto Task Force
Jack May
Goody’s
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