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LaHood Overhauling Mexican Truck Program

June 2nd, 2009 · 17 Comments

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood told a National Press Club gathering May 21 that his plan to overhaul the controversial Mexican truck demonstration program is now being vetted by the White House and has the support of “a number of members of Congress.”  If he gets his way, Mexican tractor-trailer rigs will soon be crossing our [...]

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Travel Site Offers Top 10 Summer Road-Trip Destinations for Those Who Can Afford the Gas

May 12th, 2009 · 5 Comments

Hotwire.com used a news release today to announce its list of Top 10 summer road-trip destinations for those who can afford the gas:
1.  San Diego: This sun-soaked city in beautiful Southern California boasts some of the best beaches and includes the world-famous San Diego Zoo.  [BMW adds: And it offers visitors opportunities to see countless [...]

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Officials Postpone Cinco de Mayo in Queens!

May 2nd, 2009 · 1 Comment

Only two days after I called for the cancellation of Cinco de Mayo events nationwide, officials in the New York City borough of Queens decided to postpone — but not cancel — a Cinco de Mayo festival this weekend.  According to a WCBS-TV report, organizers will reschedule the event that was expected to attract 850,000 [...]

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Flu Fears Demand We Cancel Cinco de Mayo

April 29th, 2009 · 3 Comments

With the number of Swine Flu cases growing fast and fears of a pandemic dominating the news, many Americans are calling for the nation’s southern border to be sealed to stem the flow of individuals — legal and illegal immigrants — from Mexico and beyond who might be infected with the new flu “cocktail.” I [...]

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It’s Time to Stop Celebrating Cinco De Mayo!

March 13th, 2009 · 3 Comments

Launched in 2006 as a somewhat-cheesy tongue-in-cheek merchandising gimmick (i.e., “Use mustard instead of mayonnaise”), the CINCO DE MUSTARD campaign has gotten “legs” and deserves serious consideration from Americans — especially owners of restaurants, bars and other entertainment venues who are finalizing promotional plans for the 5th of May holiday known as Cinco De Mayo.
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