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An index of leading economic indicators rose in April from a decline the prior month, the New York-based Conference Board said Friday.

INDIANAPOLIS — Pilot Flying J CEO Jimmy Haslam said he was “absolutely not aware” of any alleged scheme by employees to underpay customers of a fuel rebate program that is now the subject of a federal criminal investigation.

Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) signed into law the state’s first gas tax increase in 20 years and announced $1.2 billion in transportation projects, the Associated Press reported.

Deutsche Post AG, Europe’s largest package express carrier, said its first-quarter net income fell 5.9% to $648 million, Bloomberg News reported.

The Boston Marathon bombing showed American courage and spirit as exemplified by the marathon runners, spectators and the first responders, who, rather than running away from the bombing scene, ran directly into it to help the injured.

In today’s America, money wins out over sound judgment, and politics are used by powerful lobbies to secure laws and regulations favorable to them and their interests.

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Take, for example, the $75,000 property broker bond, commonly referred to as the “freight broker” bond.

The��U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation is scheduled hold its hearing this week for Anthony Foxx, the Charlotte, N.C., mayor whom President Obama has nominated to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Teamsters President James Hoffa has sharply criticized YRC Worldwide Inc.’s proposal to acquire Arkansas Best Corp. and its ABF Freight System less-than-truckload unit.