Today’s Headlines
- Grover Norquist Gives His Blessing to a Carbon Tax -- With Conditions (National Journal)
- ... He's Not Alone: A Growing Chorus Says Now Is the Time For a Carbon Tax (Bacon's Rebellion)
- Inhofe Not Returning to Leadership Role on EPW Committee (Trans. Issues Daily)
- Can We Talk About a Gas Tax Increase Yet? (National Journal)
- Honey, I'll Drive: More Women Than Men Have Licenses (AP)
- Could the U.S. Achieve Dutch Mode-Share Rates If We Had More Bicycle Infrastructure? (IHT)
- Alameda Transit Vote Still Just a Wee Bit Short of Victory (Mercury)
- Matt Yglesias: Lifting Height Limits Would Bring a Windfall to DC (Slate)
- New Services Facilitate Public Transportation For Travelers (USA Today)
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