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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: Photography Supplies and Services, Services and Shopping, Traffic, Politics, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Teen Driver Deaths Continue to Climb
KickingTiresOne of the most dangerous places for teens continues to be behind the wheel, according to a study by the Governors Highway Safety Association. The GHSA says deaths of 16- and 17-year-old drivers went up by 19% during the first......Tags: Executive Branch, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Politics, Car Safety Tips and Advice
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Automakers Want NHTSA to Lighten Up on High-Beam Rules
KickingTiresAutomakers are asking U.S. safety regulators to lighten up on headlight restrictions. They want to implement new headlight technologies that allow motorists to use their high beams without blinding other drivers. European and Japanese automakers, in...Tags: BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Travel, Toyota, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Charlie Crist or Rick Scott: Who gets your vote?
Mayo on the Side: Michael Mayo | Sun Sentinel BlogsCharlie Crist's political makeover is nearly complete, as the one-time Florida Republican governor gave a speech endorsing Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday. Now the big question: Will he officially become a Democrat and run...Tags: PBS (tv network), Elections, Rick Scott, Barack Obama, 2012 Democratic National Convention
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Will Hurricane Isaac crash Republican party in Tampa?
Mayo on the Side: Michael Mayo | Sun Sentinel BlogsThe first thing I thought when the Republicans announced their 2012 Republican National Convention would be held in Tampa during the last week of August: Hmmm, the heart of hurricane season. Well, wouldn't you know it, here we are, six......Tags: Parties and Movements, Rick Scott, Executive Branch, Politics, Mitt Romney
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California Legalizes Self-Driving Cars
KickingTiresCalifornia became the third state to legalize self-driving cars, according to the Wall Street Journal. Nevada passed similar legislation around this time last year, as did Florida, the newspaper reports. At the signing ceremony for the legislation were...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Jerry Brown, Executive Branch, Politics, Google Inc.
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Crist-Obama hug Part 2: The back story
Mayo on the Side: Michael Mayo | Sun Sentinel BlogsSo, how exactly did former Republican governor Charlie Crist reprise his infamous hug with President Obama on the campaign trail over the weekend? Crist said his role in this election came about with an improptu cold call to the White......Tags: Elections, Executive Branch, 2012 Democratic National Convention, Politics, White House
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Top 10 Presidential Cars
KickingTiresElection season kicked into high gear last night as the country prepares to peacefully elect a new leader. While everyone is grading the first of three presidential debates from last night and how President Barack Obama and GOP nominee Mitt......Tags: Lyndon B. Johnson, Elections, Executive Branch, Woodrow Wilson, Toyota
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FEMA snub surprised Palm Beach County
Palm Beach Politics | Sun Sentinel blogsPalm Beach County and the rest of Florida getting turned down for federal aid in the wake of Tropical Storm Isaac came as a surprising snub ??? especially given who signed the letter. The Federal Emergency Management Agency last week......Tags: Rick Scott, Executive Branch, Politics, Emergency Planning, FEMA
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Will Broward commission gut ethics policy?
Mayo on the Side: Michael Mayo | Sun Sentinel BlogsIf Broward Mayor John Rodstrom has his way, one of the big parts of sweeping ethics reform approved by voters will be gutted -- the provision that bars county commissioners from serving on procurement/selection committees. Rodstrom's proposed change is...Tags: Values, Ethics, Religion and Belief, Elections, Political Corruption
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Carpocalypse II Hits Southern California
KickingTiresCome Saturday, one of the nation's most traveled pieces of road will shut down for about two days ??? again. The closure will affect some 500,000 motorists and has been aptly called Carpocalypse II. That's right, this is the sequel.......Tags: Highway Transportation, The New York Times, Politics, Public Officials, Manufacturing and Engineering
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Keep Halloween Trick-Free With These Safety Tips
KickingTiresHere's a scare for parents: For the past 21 years, Halloween has been the deadliest day of the year for child pedestrians. An average of 5.5 child fatalities happen on Oct. 31 each year compared with 2.6 fatalities for the......Tags: Safety of Citizens, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Politics, Parenting, Holidays
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