Today’s Headlines
D.C. Metro had train control problems before June’s fatal crash that were never revealed (WaPo) Obama signs $7 billion highway trust fund rescue bill into law (JOC) “Cash for clunkers” scammers begin popping up (Daily News) Taxes to pay for transportation become the hot issue in the Virginia governor’s race (WaPo) Oberstar challenges airlines’ use … Continued
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Elana Schor
7:48 AM EDT on August 10, 2009
- D.C. Metro had train control problems before June’s fatal crash that were never revealed (WaPo)
- Obama signs $7 billion highway trust fund rescue bill into law (JOC)
- “Cash for clunkers” scammers begin popping up (Daily News)
- Taxes to pay for transportation become the hot issue in the Virginia governor’s race (WaPo)
- Oberstar challenges airlines’ use of multiple per-service fees (Dow Jones)
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