The Right Track: Building a 21st Century High-Speed Rail System for America 12/31/1969

America’s highways and airports are increasingly congested. Our nation’s transportation system remains dependent on oil. And our existing transportation infrastructure is inadequate to the demands of the 21st century. Now, for the first time, the federal government has invested significant resources toward the development of high-speed rail in the United States, with an $8 billion allocation in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and $2.5 billion more in Congress’ fiscal year 2010 budget.

Trouble in Toyland 11/24/2009

Dangerous or toxic toys can still be found on America’s store shelves, Florida Public Interest Research Group announced on Tuesday in its 24th annual Trouble in Toyland report. The latest Trouble in Toyland report, along with a new interactive tool accessible via smart phone or computer – http://toysafety.mobi or http://www.toysafety.net - will help parents and other toy-buyers avoid some common hazards.