Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is hosting a summit on the issue of distracted driving &#8212; specifically, driving while texting &#8212; with an eye to marshaling support for a national ban on the practice.&nbsp; To follow the summit as it unfolds, check out the agency&#8217;s live-blog or visit the live webcast of the proceedings. The event…

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