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Lawmakers to Jump-Start Backup Camera Mandate
KickingTiresIn 2007, Congress and President George W. Bush approved a law mandating that the government set automotive rear-visibility guidelines by the beginning of 2011. In 2010, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed that backup cameras be...Tags: Politics, Photography and Video, Photography Supplies and Services, Government, Automotive Equipment
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Florida's property insurance mess: No solution in sight
Mayo on the Side: Michael Mayo | Sun Sentinel BlogsGot some good reader feedback on my Sunday print column on South Florida's ongoing property insurance mess and the higher costs/lower coverage for homeowners stuck with state-run Citizens Property insurance. I'll share some feedback below, after the jump....Tags: Politics, Insurance, Lighthouse Point, Economy, Business and Finance, Government
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Here's to more chills and thrills in 2012
Mayo on the Side: Michael Mayo | Sun Sentinel BlogsA chilly burst to kick off 2012 in South Florida (I love sweater weather) and in print today I tried to bring some warming chuckles with a humorous look at some possibilities for the year ahead. A sampling: Jan. 10......Tags: Lotto, Politics, Harpo Marx, FedEx Corporation, National Rifle Association of America
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Panel OKs NHTSA's Handling of Toyota Recalls
KickingTiresA government panel has determined that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration acted correctly in closing its investigation into Toyota's unintended-acceleration issues, but it has suggested that NHTSA needs to improve its knowledge of...Tags: Politics, Space Programs, Car Safety Tips and Advice, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Toyota Recalls
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NADA Warns of Impending Sticker Shock
KickingTiresMaking fuel-efficient cars isn't cheap, and a new study warns that consumers are going to end up paying a lot for them. According to a National Automotive Dealer Association study, new government fuel-economy requirements are going to cost consumers a.......Tags: Consumers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Politics, Passenger Cars, Vehicles
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NHTSA Announces List of 2012 Vehicles to Be Tested
KickingTiresThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced the 2012 vehicles it will test, as it wraps up testing on its 2011 lineup. This year the government safety agency will test 74 vehicles from the 2012 model year: 42 passenger......Tags: Politics, Transportation Accidents, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Government, Motorvehicle Accidents
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Palm Beach County Commission considers suing Legislature over gun control
Palm Beach Politics | Sun Sentinel blogsA legal shootout over gun control could be coming between the Palm Beach County Commission and Florida Legislature. The County Commission is expected to decide Tuesday whether to sue the Legislature to try to overturn a new state law that......Tags: Politics, Gun Control, Government, Palm Beach County Commission, Justice System
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MotherProof.com: National Teen Driver Safety Week
KickingTiresThis week is the National Teen Driver Safety Week, a government-sanctioned event that raises awareness about the leading cause of death among 16- to 20-year-olds. The event brings together teens, community leaders, educators and parents to help stem the...Tags: Politics, Parenting, Government
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Waiting period survives Palm Beach County gun laws purge
Palm Beach Politics | Sun Sentinel blogsPalm Beach County plans to keep its gun-buying waiting period, despite a new state law that scrapped most local firearms regulations. While the state has a three-day waiting period to buy handguns, Palm Beach County imposes a 5-day waiting period......Tags: Politics, Gun Control, Government, Justice System, Florida Legislature
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U.S. Gas Consumption Could Drop 20% in 20 Years
KickingTiresA storm of factors, from a decline in demand to more fuel-efficient vehicles, will lead to a long-term decline in U.S. gas demand, according to a recent report from The Associated Press. By 2030, gasoline use in the U.S. will......Tags: Weather, Vehicles, Passenger Cars, Hybrid Vehicles, Ethanol
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DEA wants your old prescription drugs this Saturday
Crime and Safety - Sun-SentinelDon't flush or toss your??expired prescription drugs! The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S.??Drug Enforcement Administration??are holding??the 3rd National Drug Take Back event on Oct. 29. According to the government,??7 million people abuse...Tags: Politics, Government, Pam Bondi, U.S. Department of Justice, Prescription Drugs
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Toyota Camry Most Stolen Car
KickingTiresThe Toyota Camry was the most stolen new passenger car in 2009, according to the most recent information provided by the National Crime Information Center, a government agency that is part of the FBI. Out of all the Camrys produced......Tags: Theft, Politics, Justice System, Crimes, FBI
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