Confidence among U.S. consumers rose in October to a seven-year high as gasoline prices dropped and the job market improved.
October 28, 2014Government
In Nebraska, Lee Terry vs. Brad Ashford: Why You Should Care
Why you should care about Nebraska's 2nd District U.S. House race between incumbent Republican Lee Terry and Democratic challenger Brad Ashford.
October 29, 2014Government
In Texas, Beto O’Rourke vs. Corey Roen: Why You Should Care
Why you should care about Texas' 16th District U.S. House race between incumbent Democrat Beto O’Rourke and Republican challenger Corey Roen.
October 28, 2014Government
In Virginia, Scott Rigell vs. Suzanne Patrick: Why You Should Care
Why you should care about Virginia’s 2nd District U.S. House race between incumbent Republican Scott Rigell and Democratic challenger Suzanne Patrick.
October 28, 2014Business, Government, Logistics
Consumer Confidence Rose to Seven-Year High in October
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In Texas, Blake Farenthold vs. Wesley Reed: Why You Should Care
Why you should care about Texas' 27th District race between incumbent Republican Blake Farenthold and Democratic challenger Wesley Reed.
October 28, 2014Government
FMCSA Committees OK Recommendations to Monitor Drivers' Legal Drug Use
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s advisory committee and medical review board on Oct. 27 approved a slate of recommendations designed to help medical examiners better evaluate the effect of truck drivers’ legal use of stimulants, depressants and opioids.
October 27, 2014Government
FMCSA Plans to Test Impact of Split Sleep Breaks on Fatigue
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration plans to conduct a 90-day on-highway pilot program that will evaluate if split sleeper berth breaks will affect truck driver fatigue, a top agency official said Oct. 27.
October 27, 2014Government
In Maryland, John Delaney vs. Dan Bongino: Why You Should Care
Why you should care about Maryland's 6th District U.S. House race between incumbent Democrat John Delaney and Republican challenger Dan Bongino.
October 27, 2014Government
In Pennsylvania, Bill Shuster vs. Alanna Hartzok: Why You Should Care
Why you should care about Pennsylvania's 9th District U.S. House race between incumbent Republican Bill Shuster and Democratic challenger Alanna Hartzok.
October 27, 2014Business, Government, Logistics
Los Angeles Delays Hit Sales as No. 1 US Port Suffers
After years of ending the holiday shopping season with too much merchandise stacked in their warehouses, U.S. retailers face the opposite this year: They may not have enough.
October 27, 2014