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Amtrak becoming a more vital transportation link
(Source: News Tribune, December 13, 2011) MENDOTA, Ill. — Amtrak and passenger rail in general is becoming a more popular option for traveleers due to the high cost of fuel, the inconvenience of air travel and to cuts in services at regional airports. Full story: News...
Amtrak becoming a more vital transportation link
(Source: News Tribune, December 13, 2011) MENDOTA, Ill. — Amtrak and passenger rail in general is becoming a more popular option for traveleers due to the high cost of fuel, the inconvenience of air travel and to cuts in services at regional airports. Full story: News...
12 Occupy Bellingham protesters released after spending night in jail
(Source: Bellingham Herald, December 13, 2011) BELLINGHAM, Wash. — All 12 Occupy Bellingham protesters who were arrested Monday, Dec. 12, were released from jail Tuesday morning after making an appearance in Municipal Court. About 80 to 100 protesters blocked the...
12 Occupy Bellingham protesters released after spending night in jail
(Source: Bellingham Herald, December 13, 2011) BELLINGHAM, Wash. — All 12 Occupy Bellingham protesters who were arrested Monday, Dec. 12, were released from jail Tuesday morning after making an appearance in Municipal Court. About 80 to 100 protesters blocked the...
30 major U.S. corporations paid more to lobby Congress than income taxes, 2008-2010
(Source: International Business Times, December 9, 2011) By employing a plethora of tax-dodging techniques, 30 multi-million dollar American corporations expended more money lobbying Congress than they paid in federal income taxes between 2008 and 2010, ultimately...
30 major U.S. corporations paid more to lobby Congress than income taxes, 2008-2010
(Source: International Business Times, December 9, 2011) By employing a plethora of tax-dodging techniques, 30 multi-million dollar American corporations expended more money lobbying Congress than they paid in federal income taxes between 2008 and 2010, ultimately...
Troy’s rail transit vote roars toward deadline
(Source: Detroit Free Press, December 11, 2011) TROY, Mich. — After nearly a dozen years of yes votes, the Troy City Council faces one final vote and a deadline Dec. 19 that outsiders say is crucial for metro Detroit -- whether to accept federal money and build a rail...
Troy’s rail transit vote roars toward deadline
(Source: Detroit Free Press, December 11, 2011) TROY, Mich. — After nearly a dozen years of yes votes, the Troy City Council faces one final vote and a deadline Dec. 19 that outsiders say is crucial for metro Detroit -- whether to accept federal money and build a rail...
Amtrak to trade ticket punches for iPhones
(Source: Washington Post, December 11, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Next summer, Amtrak plans to roll out a nationwide e-ticketing program that provides conductors with a scanner-equipped iPhone to register rider tickets, in paper form or on laptops, tablets and phones....
Amtrak to trade ticket punches for iPhones
(Source: Washington Post, December 11, 2011) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Next summer, Amtrak plans to roll out a nationwide e-ticketing program that provides conductors with a scanner-equipped iPhone to register rider tickets, in paper form or on laptops, tablets and phones....
