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New Protections Coming For Air Travelers

AOL Travel | David Jones | Posted 06.20.2011

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The U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced a series of new consumer protection measures that will force airlines to disclose hidden fees, ...

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Secretary LaHood: Republicans Tell Me In Private The Stimulus Is Working

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said on Wednesday that despite all their public criticism, Republican lawmakers tell him in private that they thin...

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Obama Bicycle Policy Wins Love From Cyclists, Scorn From Trucking Industry

AP | JOAN LOWY | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, a weekend bicyclist, might consider keeping his head down and his helmet on. A backlash is bre...

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Toyota Says Cup Holders Still Working Great

Andy Borowitz | Posted 05.25.2011

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"Feel free to enjoy the beverage of your choice and know that you can rest it in one of our cup holders with confidence," said Tokyo spokesman Hiroshi Kyosuke. "Our cup holders are world-class."

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Transportation Secretary: 'Cash For Clunkers' Will End Soon

AP | KEN THOMAS and DAN STRUMPF | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood assured car dealers Wednesday that they will be reimbursed for sales made under the Cash for Cl...

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