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GuestsFederalism and Pollution: Enemies of Los Angeles
Evan Miller | Wed, May 7, 2008 | Tags: economy, transportation, california, green, environment, energy, oil, the new argument, video, evan miller, congress, target, sports, mandate, average, events, epa | 1
With the recent White House-sanctioned raise in CAFE standards, the battle of federal fuel economy regulations versus state emissions and pollutants standards will clash once again. A fight that killed General Motor’s electric car in the 90s, Los Angeles and cities like it will not let their states loosen environmental standards at the hand of federalism. The New Argument’s Evan Miller reports.
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GuestsGas Tax Holiday: Boon or Bane?
Evan Miller | Wed, Apr 30, 2008 | Tags: obama, clinton, cnn, republican, energy, oil, infrastructure, construction, highway, the new argument, hillary, labor, evan miller, money, nominee, christmas, average, taxes, mccain, jobs | 3
As families prepare for summer road-trips, lawmakers are wondering if a proposed gas tax holiday will make it easier for travelers to make it out of the city without exhausting their funds for summer fun. The New Argument’s Evan Miller reports.
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GuestsNominee For Housing and Urban Development Faces Opposition
Evan Miller | Wed, Apr 23, 2008 | Tags: economy, president, the new argument, evan miller, corruption, homeownership, nominee, lawn | 0
Faced with the recent resignation of former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Alphonso Jackson, and a stalling economy, President Bush has been under considerable pressure to put forth a nomination for Jackson’s replacement. Unfortunately, many suspect that the president’s nominee, Steve Preston, is not the man for the job. Evan Miller of The New Argument reports.
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GuestsCity Transit May Need More Than “Technical Corrections”
Evan Miller | Wed, Apr 16, 2008 | Tags: transportation, california, republican, seattle, gop, democrats, growth, construction, highway, legislation, the new argument, transit, evan miller, laws, advocate, congress, nevada | 0
Rail transit systems across America increase urban livability and contribute to the development and growth of cities. With this in mind, will members of congress fight for this much sought after form of city transit, or will they be blinded by partisanship and legislative technicalities? Evan Miller of The New Argument reports.
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GuestsEarmarking: A Necessary Evil
Evan Miller | Wed, Apr 9, 2008 | Tags: education, politicians, gop, legislation, interview, the new argument, washington dc, arizona, lobbyist, produce, evan miller, washington d.c., connecticut, congress, advocate, thenewargument, earmarks, k street, earmarking, grant smith | 0
The influence of Washington’s K Street, home to the offices of D.C.’s most prominent lobbyists, can be seen on Main Streets from Sumner, Washington to Simsbury, Connecticut. From filling potholes to installing water treatment facilities, lobbyists have a growing influence on how cities, counties and states secure funding for infrastructural needs. Unfortunately, with the continuing demonizing of the earmarking process, securing such a provision has become increasingly controversial. Evan Miller of The New Argument reports.
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GuestsSenate Moves to Solve Housing Crisis
Evan Miller | Wed, Apr 2, 2008 | Tags: economy, california, foreclosure, republican, politicians, mortgage, gop, architects, 2008, produce, evan miller, encourage, thenewargument, target | 0
A deal reached Tuesday by negotiations between congressional leaders allows a housing stimulus package to move forward to committee and asks for a finished product to be produced in 24 hours. A bipartisan legislative priority, this stimulus package is intended to bring much needed relief to crumbling neighborhoods across the country. The New Argument’s Evan Miller reports.
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