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House Paves the Way for Hybrid Trucks

September 25, 2008 2:00 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

By Kathryn A. Wolfe, CQ Staff

The House passed a bill Wednesday designed to spur the development of plug-in hybrid utility and delivery trucks.

The measure , which passed by voice vote, would create a competitive grant program at the Energy Department to help businesses research, develop and ultimately sell these vehicles.

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Bills to Increase Health Research, Treatment Expected to Pass

September 23, 2008 1:00 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

By Drew Armstrong, CQ Staff Writer

The House is scheduled to take up nine public health bills Tuesday under suspension of the rules, in an effort to quickly move non-controversial legislation dealing with topics such as organ transplant funding and infant health promotion.

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