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 Louisiana, Mary Landrieu vs. Bill Cassidy: Why You Should Care
Why you should care about Louisiana's Senate race between incumbent Democrat Mary Landrieu and Republican challenger Bill Cassidy.
October 30, 2014Government
In Georgia: Tom Graves, Running Unopposed: Why You Should Care
Why you should care about Georgia's 14th District U.S. House race, where incumbent Republican Tom Graves is running unopposed.
October 29, 2014Government
In Colorado, Mike Coffman vs. Andrew Romanoff: Why You Should Care
Why you should care about Colorado's 6th District U.S. House race between incumbent Republican Mike Coffman and Democratic challenger Andrew Romanoff.
October 29, 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, 2014Government
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, 2014