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Pennsylvania Bans Texting While Driving

Yesterday, the Pennsylvania State Senate approved legislation prohibiting motorists from sending, receiving, or reading text messages while driving. A day after this overwhelming 45-5 approval, the House sent the Bill to Governor Corbett, whom they expect to sign and make this bill a State Law. Absent from

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Tractor Trailer Involved in Tour Bus Accident

Tourists experienced another bus accident yesterday when a DC Trails bus collided with a Tractor Trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike. The accident was almost Fatal, but the bus driver, who was airlifted to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital along with a few passengers, was revived and

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Some new rules are needed to assure the safety of truck and buses

In 2009, the US Department of Transportation proposed several new rules to promote safety and prevent bus and truck accidents. These included: - Electronic onboard devices to record hours of driving to help enforce limits and prevent fatigued drivers - A “minimum” knowledge requirement for drivers - Oversight on

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Distracted Bus Driving- Cell Phones Can Still Be Used

Effective January 2010, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration prohibited texting by bus drivers. This was an excellent safety rule enacted by the federal agency responsible for enforcing safety on commercial vehicles and preventing accidents. But the rules did not nearly go far enough.Other rules proposed

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Distracted Driving Gets Hazardous

We all know how dangerous texting while driving can be. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 15 people are killed each day by a distracted driver, whether they are texting, eating, or performing some other task as opposed to keeping their eyes on

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Negligent Actions of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Brought to Light

A news report entitled “The Chamber Litigation Machine: How the Chamber Uses Lawsuits to Keep Americans Out of Court” details the negligent actions of the United States Chamber of Commerce. The report, written by the American Association for Justice (AAJ), shows that time and time

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Oil Spill Fund May Not Deter Future Lawsuits

There is no doubting the vast reach of the oil spill’s affects on the livelihood and well-being of thousands of Americans. Ever since the April 20 Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion, concern has mounted regarding whether those affected will receive substantial compensation for losses and

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Consumers Filing Insurance Claims

For any consumer looking for the insurance policy that works best for them, he or she hopes to never actually have a reason to file an insurance claim. However, the unexpected often happens in which consumers should be able to rely on their insurance company

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Health Care Reform: Insurance Policies to Offer No-Cost Preventative Care

Whether you support or oppose the new health care reform plan, it’s tough to argue that no-cost preventative care as part of a health insurance policy may help improve the finances and well-being of several Americans. A New York Times story discusses how the new

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What Makes a Supreme Court Justice?

With Justice John Paul Stevens announcing his retirement on April 9, 2010, President Obama has yet another significant decision to make that will influence the American people. A New York Times article reminds us that aside from five exceptions, all Supreme Court members in U.S.

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Pennsylvania Bans Texting While Driving

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Tractor Trailer Involved in Tour Bus Accident

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Some new rules are needed to assure the safety of truck and buses

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Distracted Bus Driving- Cell Phones Can Still Be Used

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Distracted Driving Gets Hazardous

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Negligent Actions of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Brought to Light

Oil Spill Fund May Not Deter Future Lawsuits

Consumers Filing Insurance Claims

Health Care Reform: Insurance Policies to Offer No-Cost Preventative Care

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What Makes a Supreme Court Justice?

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