Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell (D) signalled he would drop a controversial plan to lease the Pennsylvania Turnpike in a concession to state lawmakers, as the two branches work toward agreement on a new state budget, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Tuesday.
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Feds Order Recall of Chinese-Made Tires
Federal officials ordered a recall of tires made in China after their U.S. distribution company disclosed that the Chinese manufacturer had stopped including a safety feature that prevented tire treads from separating, the New York Times reported.
June 27, 2007July 4 Travel to Reach Record, AAA Says
Despite continued high gasoline prices, a record 41.1 million Americans are expected to travel during the July 4 holiday week, up 0.8% over last year, AAA said.
June 26, 2007OOIDA, C.R. England Claim Partial Victory in Class-Action Suit
Truckload carrier C.R. England and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association each claimed partial victory after a federal district court ruled on a case involving federal truth-in-leasing regulations.
June 26, 2007Consumer Confidence Dips in June
U.S. consumer confidence declined this month, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
June 26, 2007Senate GOP Kills ‘Card-Check’ Bill
Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked a bill that would have allowed labor unions to organize workplaces without holding secret-ballot elections, the Associated Press reported.
June 26, 2007New ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Sales Drop 1.6%
New home sales fell 1.6% in May, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
June 26, 2007Refineries’ Output Seen Sluggish This Summer
Continued sluggish oil refinery capacity may keep gasoline prices — and oil company profits — high this summer, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.
June 26, 2007Online Map Shows TSE Network
The Texas Transportation Institute has put an interactive map online showing where truck stop electrification units are located nationwide.
June 25, 2007So. Calif. Emissions Rules Could Boost New Truck Sales
A push for lower emissions from heavy-duty trucks, coupled with grants from state and localities in order to meet Southern California’s air-quality standards, are prompting interest in and sales of new trucks in the region, the Long Beach Press-Telegram reported Monday.
June 25, 2007