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LaHood: Gas tax hike and VMT tax are still on the table … but only once the economy improves (Dow Jones) D.C. Metro contends with a tragic bus accident (WaPo) U.S. DOT has approved just 20 percent of “clunkers” payments — thanks, Citigroup! (Det News) Federal highway chief celebrates sprawl-inducing MN road project (Fast Lane) … Continued

By Elana Schor

7:47 AM EDT on September 4, 2009

LaHood: Gas tax hike and VMT tax are still on the table … but only once the economy improves (Dow Jones)
D.C. Metro contends with a tragic bus accident (WaPo)
U.S. DOT has approved just 20 percent of “clunkers” payments — thanks, Citigroup! (Det News)
Federal highway chief celebrates sprawl-inducing MN road project (Fast Lane)
California high-speed rail commission to give $9m contract to PR firm run by governor’s longtime adviser (LAT)
Honolulu launches campaign against bus-rider body odor (Advertiser)
Feds send stimulus money to NYC construction company with a shady past (NYT)
Backers of the congressional climate bill start to win the ad wars (USAT)

Elana Schor

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