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Less driving, fewer $$$ for highways
The Swampby Frank James Americans have been driving their cars and trucks a lot less, forcing down demand for oil and hence oil prices. That should be unequivocal good news, right? Wrong. The nation's highway infrastructure is paid for by the......Tags: Road Transportation, Travel, Politics, Government, National Government
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Chinese Part of Mini-Truck Mania
KickingTiresYou may have heard that Chinese automakers are coming to the U.S. soon. In reality, they're already been here for years, in the form of mini-trucks. The trucks are part of a growing trend of people using on public roads......Tags: Standards, Mini, Road Transportation, Trucks, Climbing
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McCain OK on bank loans: FEC
The Swampby Frank James The Federal Elections Commission voted six-zip today to ratify Sen. John McCain's position that he didn't pledge public-campaign funds to get a bank loan that helped keep his campaign afloat earlier in the election cycle. . McCain,......Tags: Banking, Elections, Barack Obama, Political Candidates, John McCain
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Doubletake: Is Mac thumpin' PC?
The SwampWelcome to Doubletake, your morning mash-up with Tribune correspondents Jim Tankersley and Jim Oliphant. Now in new Extreme Arctic Blast flavor. Jim Oliphant: So, get your text message yet? Jim Tankersley: No. And my new rule is, no text, no......Tags: Emergency Incidents, Religion and Belief, Elections, Political Candidates, Islam
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CarsCast Weekly: 8/22/08
KickingTiresThis week, CarsCast Weekly takes on an Olympic flair. What does that mean exactly? Well, you'll have to watch to find out, but strangely enough it has to do with the Toyota Highlander's engine, the loyalty of hybrid and truck......Tags: Toyota, Pontiac, Services and Shopping, Vehicles, SUVs and Crossovers
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John McCain taps Alaska's Palin for Veep
The Swampby Jill Zuckman DAYTON, Ohio -- On his 72nd birthday, Sen. John McCain chose Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, a little-known, tough-talking social conservative with corruption-fighting credentials, to be his running mate, rattling the dynamic of the...Tags: Religion and Belief, Career and Workplace, Barack Obama, Executive Branch, Elections
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Palin: Repeats bridge earmark claim
Spin Cycle"I told the Congress thanks but no thanks on that bridge to nowhere." So she still is trying to make this part of the Palin legend, although she promised her constituents to continue pursuing the bridge while she was running.......... -
Another Shock: Chevy Silverado Tops August Best-Sellers List
KickingTiresIt seems that dangling a nearly $10,000 discount on a truck ??? along with sub-$4 gas prices ??? will help it sell. That was the case with Chevy???s Silverado pickup in August, as GM???s employee pricing offer kicked its sales......Tags: Prices, Nissan, August (movie), Toyota, Vehicles
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Video: "Alaska Maverick"
Spin CycleHere's the ad McCain promised, defending Palin and comparing her record (favorably) to Obama.... Notice that while they cast Palin as a reformer, they make no claim that she opposed the Bridge to Nowhere, which doesn't seem real credible any......Tags: Alaska
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Palin: Text of the Speech
Spin CycleHere's the speech: Mr. Chairman, delegates, and fellow citizens: I am honored to be considered for the nomination for vice president of the United States ... I accept the call to help our nominee for president to serve and defend......Tags: Religion and Belief, Elections, Political Candidates, Politics, State Budgets
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Cross country criticism for McCain, Obama
The Swampby James Oliphant and Jill Zuckman TERRE HAUTE, Ind.--Barack Obama turned up the heat on John McCain and Sarah Palin at a rally here Saturday, accusing McCain of hijacking his campaign theme and being surrounded by lobbyists, and he charged......Tags: Democratic National Conventions, Executive Branch, Elections, Barack Obama, Political Candidates
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2009 Dodge Ram Preview
MotherproofFrom its 42 storage compartments to its 35 safety and security features, Dodge's 2009 Ram truck was built with families in mind ??? and it looks good, too....Tags: Clubs and Associations, Services and Shopping, Vehicles, Pickup Trucks, Dodge
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