GOP reconsiders suspension of gas tax
Washington Republicans cool on a plan to suspend the 4.3 cent gas tax amid concerns it would hurt highway and bridge programs. Leaders warn the move offers little relief for motorists while potentially costing states billions for transit projects.
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Diesel exhaust linked to 125000 lifetime cancers says study
A coalition of state and local air pollution agencies concludes diesel fumes from trucks and buses cause about 125,000 lung cancer cases in a lifetime. The report, amid industry pressure on EPA diesel rules, cites risks from soot and sulfur reduced to 15 ppm by 2006, with limits pending White House approval.
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Killer Ponchai Wilkerson Spits Handcuff Key At Execution
Convicted killer Ponchai Wilkerson, who twice escaped death row, resisted guards all day and spit out a small universal handcuff key as lethal chemicals entered his body. He was pronounced dead seven minutes later after an attempted escape tactic failed.
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