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Obama’s Electric Car Goals Pulled Back Due to Sales, Consumer Interests

Lack of interest and infrastructure are two causes, experts say. more

Feds Launching Auto Recall Site

Federal regulators have rejected a bid from two major auto trade groups to delay the enforcement of the NHTSA new rules, which will kick in Aug. 20. more

China Ups Green Car Mandate

At least 30 percent of cars bought by the Chinese government must use alternative energy by 2016, according to a new mandate. more

Government Drug Investment

Federal programs spent more than $70 billion on prescriptions in 2011, costs that were likely boosted by the way the pricing system works. more

Feds Could Regulate Google Maps

The Obama administration has proposed a measure that would give the NHTSA authority to regulate navigation apps that are used while driving. more

Secret Service Wants Sarcasm Tool

The agency has requested that developers submit proposals for social media analytics tools that would recognize sarcasm and pinpoint influential social media accounts. more

Did US Covertly Fund 'Cuban Twitter'?

The American government secretly funded a Twitter-style social network in Cuba to stir up unrest, according to documents and interviews obtained by The Associated Press. more

Sixth-Grader Saves School $21,000

A Pennsylvania sixth-grader came up with a solution that could save the government millions: switching to Garamond font. more

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