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Transportation deal could be reached in Washington
John Dimsdale Jun 29, 2012
Lawmakers in Washington are poised today to approve a bill that provides billions for transportation projects and lowers student loan interest rates.
Congress pressed to pass transportation bill
Adriene Hill Jun 26, 2012
Lawmakers must fund new federal highway construction before the current legislation expires on Saturday. If they don't, local construction projects may suffer, and jobs could be lost.
Congress to decide on transportation bill, student loan rates
Julia Coronado Jun 25, 2012
House lawmakers have until the end of the week to deal with two big economic issues. One is a two year transportation funding bill that puts about three million jobs at stake. The other is how to keep student loan interest rates from doubling for millions of new borrowers.
More capacity, more extra fees lift cruise industry
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jun 22, 2012
The cruise business is emerging from the down economy thanks to lower fuel prices, bigger boats and more fees for perks like alcohol and excursions.
Smartphone app fixes Boston potholes
Monica Brady-Myerov Jun 14, 2012
Boston has a new app that lets drivers locate bad bumps, and sends pothole fix-it lists to city workers.
Private road deals could cost states
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jun 4, 2012
The House and Senate are hashing out differences over a transportation spending bill. One of the sticking points is whether to penalize states that use public-private partnerships to run their roads.
New highway may leave Illinois homeowners in the dust
Lauren Chooljian May 10, 2012
Lawmakers in Illinois are poised to take up a bill to hasten construction on a new expressway. But to get the land for the highway, lawmakers may use a controversial method known as quick-take power.
Americans plan to travel more this summer
Daryl Paranada May 8, 2012
A new survey finds Americans plan to take more vacation trips during the summer and are placing a higher priority on value compared to the past.
Spirit Airlines to charge $100 for late carry-on bags
Kai Ryssdal May 4, 2012
Spirit's new fee made us dig into the archives to see what else airlines can charge us for.
Sir Richard Branson: The full interview
Jeremy Hobson Apr 27, 2012
Jeremy Hobson talks with Sir Richard Branson about the airline industry, trains in the U.K and the U.S., and how business leaders can help to solve many of the world's problems.
