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U.S. House Addresses High Gas Prices by Investing $1.7 Billion in Public Transportation 6/26/2008

Responding to record-high gas prices and the rising use of public transportation, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed HR 6052, the Saving Energy through Public Transportation Act, by a vote of 322 to 98 which authorizes 1.7 billion dollars to transit agencies across America to expand services and reduce fares.

Squandering the Stimulus: Average American Households Spent Economic Stimulus on Gas 6/25/2008

Without sufficient options to driving, Arizona families on average spent their entire economic stimulus check on high-priced gas. According to new analysis from the Arizona PIRG Education Fund, since President Bush signed the tax rebates into law on February 13th, 2008, the average American household spent over $1,500 filling their gas tanks. Gas costs were higher than average in areas without robust public transportation.

Arizona Legislature Seeks to Thwart Clean Air and Clean Cars Efforts 5/12/2008

Today, the Arizona legislature passed HB2017 intending to put the Clean Cars Program on hold and also make it impossible for the Governor to effectively participate in the Western Climate Initiative.

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Squandering the Stimulus: An Analysis of Household Gas Spending, Economic Stimulus Checks, and the Need for Better Transportation Options 6/26/2008

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.

A Better Way to Go 3/31/2008

America’s automobile-centered transportation system was a key component of the nation’s economic prosperity during the 20th century. But our transportation system is increasingly out of step with the challenges of the 21st century. Rising fuel prices, growing traffic congestion, and the need to address critical challenges such as global warming and America’s addiction to imported oil all point toward the need for a new transportation future.

The Campus Credit Card Trap: A Survey of College Students and Credit Card Marketing 3/26/2008

Credit card lending is enormously profitable. According to annual Federal Reserve Board of Governors’ (FRB) Reports to Congress, it is the most profitable form of banking. But the credit card industry is saturated. The average adult had nearly five credit cards in 2006 and the average household received 5.7 credit card solicitations monthly in 2004, according to the 2007 FRB report.

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