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Washington, D.C.: House Legislation Joins Senate in Boosting Rail Travel 5/12/2008

While rail ridership increased by record numbers, House legislation introduced late last week would invest $14.4 billion to promote rail travel, relieve bottlenecks and begin investment in a new generation of high speed rail.

Massachusetts: Senate Passes Bill to Close Corporate Tax Loopholes 5/07/2008

Last night, the Massachusetts Senate overwhelmingly voted, 31-6, to pass the Tax Fairness bill to close three corporate tax loopholes, preventing large multi state companies from avoiding over $400 million a year in state taxes.

Arizona: Clean Cars Program Advances in Arizona 5/06/2008

The Arizona PIRG Education Fund applauded the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council (GRRC) for voting in favor today of the Clean Cars Program.

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Playing by Their Own Rules 3/28/2008

This white paper examines the rules the drug companies have set for themselves, assesses whether they comply with the minimum requirements of SB 1765, and identifies aspects of the drug company rules that are deeply problematic.

The Campus Credit Card Trap 3/27/2008

Increasingly, the relationships between credit card companies and colleges and universities are coming under scrutiny. Credit card issuers work aggressively to get on to campus to hawk their credit cards using as many methods as possible.

A Better Way to Go 3/07/2008

This report shows why rail, rapid buses and other forms of public transit must play a more prominent role in America’s future transportation system. America has grown more dependent on car travel with each passing year.

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