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Squandering the Stimulus: An Analysis of Household Gas Spending, Economic Stimulus Checks, and the Need for Better Transportation Options 6/25/2008
America’s dependence on oil has become increasingly painful. Two thirds of oil in the United States goes to transportation, with the largest share consumed by cars and trucks. As the rising price of gasoline makes driving more expensive, Americans have sought alternatives by driving a little less and riding public transportation more.
Trouble in Toyland, 22nd Annual Toy Safety Report 11/20/2007
Hazardous toys are still sold in stores across the country, according to the 22nd annual toy safety survey released today by the New Mexico Public Interest Research Group (NMPIRG). NMPIRG's 2007 research focused on several categories of toy dangers: toys that pose choking hazards, toys with powerful magnets, toys that contain lead, and toys that pose strangulation hazards.
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