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Gasoline taxes, other transportation funding examined in public opinion poll. SAN JOSE, Calif., June 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) has released the final results and full analysis of a national phone survey about tax options for funding transportation. What Do Americans Think about Federal Transportation Tax Options? Results from Year 2 of a National Survey was authored by Asha Weinstein Agrawal, Ph.D., and Hilary Nixon, Ph.D. The research...

With New Web Site and "Mad Men" Style Ads, Go60MPG Highlights Research Showing Strong Fuel Efficiency Standards Would Save Money For Americans at the Gas Pump, Cut Carbon Pollution and Reduce Dependence on Oil WASHINGTON, May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As Memorial Day gas prices stand at a 10-year record-high level, Go60MPG today is launching a major print and online advertising campaign encouraging Americans to deliver the message to the White House that the best way to offer...

WASHINGTON, May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Brian Johnson, API's senior tax advisor, today joined Americans for Tax Reform, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council to refute proposals in Congress to raise taxes on energy and what it could mean for American businesses, our economy, jobs, and gas prices. During a joint press briefing this morning, Johnson disproved the argument that raising taxes on the U.S. oil and natural gas industry would...

NEW YORK, April 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ: JBLU) today reported its results for the first quarter 2011: Operating income for the quarter was $45 million, resulting in a 4.4% operating margin, compared to operating income of $43 million and a 4.9% operating margin in the first quarter of 2010.Pre-tax income of $6 million in the first quarter. This compares to a pre-tax loss of $1 million in the first quarter of 2010. Net income for the first quarter was...

CAMBRIDGE, England, March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- etyres, the UK's leading online tyre company, is backing the national FairFuelUK campaign, led by prominent motoring expert Quentin Willson, as petrol and diesel prices reached record heights in March 2011. With the prices set to soar even higher in April following a second VAT hike so far this year, the online tyre company has added its support to the campaign. Tony Bowman, managing director of etyres, said: "We applaud Quentin Willson and...

AURORA, Ill., March 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gas prices throughout Illinois and Indiana continue to climb with very steep rates in March with Illinois and northern Indiana averages reaching $3.62 and $3.48 respectively, according to AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report. In Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has increased $.36 during the past month and prices are $.83 higher per gallon than last year. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100506/AAACHILOGO) In northern Indiana,...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090226/CENSUSLOGO) THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24: FIRST STATE GAS TAXES Profile America -- Thursday, February 24th. As automobiles became more popular in the early part of the last century, the demand grew for more and better quality roads. Paying for these soon became a problem for government at all levels, a problem which...

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United States needs to increase its investments in highway infrastructure, funding that can be obtained by raising the fuel tax, Celadon Group Inc. Chairman and CEO Steve Russell told members of Congress during a Feb. 19 listening session. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100129/ATALOGO) "We need to solve the problem of improving our transportation system," said Russell, a member of American Trucking Associations' Board...

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ohio Construction Information Association (OCIA) released the following statement in response to the Deficit Commission's decision to recommend a 15-cent-per-gallon increase to the federal gas tax as part of its sensible plan to address the nation's growing fiscal imbalance: "The Deficit Commission wisely appreciates that the best way to reduce the deficit and simultaneously support a strong and expanding economy is to invest in our aging...

AURORA, Ill., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Gas prices in Illinois and northern Indiana remain high for mid-October when prices normally drop due to decreased demand. AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has decreased $.02 cents during the past month, forecasting an average cost of $2.92 per gallon for the month of October, which is $.41 higher per gallon than last year. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100506/AAACHILOGO)...