- Washington Strikes Debt Ceiling Deal. Now What? (Politico, WaPo)
- As the Needs of Local Infrastructure Grow, Chances for a Reauthorizaton Bill Dim (D&C)
- White House Ups Fuel Economy Standards (Slate)
- Meanwhile, Rep. Issa Starts Probe of Automaker Meetings (The Hill)
- FAA Shutdown Drags On (League of Cities, WaPo)
- Uncertainty Looms for Bicycle Infrastructure Funding (Bicycle Retailer)
- Why Sprawl Continues Its Spread in New Jersey (North Jersey)
- In Low-Income Areas, Bike Shops Key to Getting People to Ride (GGW)
- Drunk-Driving Punishments Vary by State (USA Today)
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