redwitch
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Sat Aug-20-05 08:50 AM
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have been pushing for truckers to be allowed to drive 16 hours a day. God help us if they ever succeed- The roadways are so dangerous already. Current limit is 11, I think.
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Deja Q
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Sat Aug-20-05 08:54 AM
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1. Holy shit. Pro-commuity my big fat hairy... |
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ass.
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A link would be nice, though.
Let's hope walmart has to pay the penalties for any accidents. That would be fair and just. They want it both ways. And that is unethical and immoral.
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redwitch
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Sat Aug-20-05 09:00 AM
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I believe it was an AP article. Local paper had it.
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elehhhhna
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Sat Aug-20-05 09:33 AM
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3. Saw that yesterday. It was approved. 2 16 hour days per week |
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for drivers who stay local (no overnight trips). Google news can probaly scare it up. Oh heck, here: http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=truck+drivers+16+hours
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salin
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Sat Aug-20-05 09:36 AM
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4. Once again - serving corporate wants over public safety. |
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greedy old party, in action again.
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Clintmax
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Sat Aug-20-05 09:38 AM
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This news doesn't suprise me. Corporate greed is running like wildfire!
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Deja Q
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Sat Aug-20-05 09:48 AM
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6. Corporate america has us right where they want us. |
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People simply want jobs to be able to keep what they have...
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