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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....
Sen. Casey urges slower speeds for high-speed rail contracts
(Source: Erie Times-News, December 10, 2011) ERIE, Pa. — U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) is urging a federal agency to slow it down when it comes to speed requirements for companies bidding to build high-speed rail locomotives. Casey's office said a lower minimum speed —...
Sen. Casey urges slower speeds for high-speed rail contracts
(Source: Erie Times-News, December 10, 2011) ERIE, Pa. — U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) is urging a federal agency to slow it down when it comes to speed requirements for companies bidding to build high-speed rail locomotives. Casey's office said a lower minimum speed —...
Equipment upgrades next for Midwest high-speed rail project
(Source: State Journal-Register, December 11, 2011) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois is about to go shopping for a high-speed train set — 12 locomotives and 30 bi-level passenger cars at a potential cost of up to $233.8 million. According to the State Journal-Register,...
Equipment upgrades next for Midwest high-speed rail project
(Source: State Journal-Register, December 11, 2011) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois is about to go shopping for a high-speed train set — 12 locomotives and 30 bi-level passenger cars at a potential cost of up to $233.8 million. According to the State Journal-Register,...
