A study claims that government proposal for cars to average 60 miles per gallon by the year 2025 would carry a big price tag. The Center for Automotive Research, which gets funding from the auto industry, says the plan could add over $6,000 to the cost of a new car and cost thousands of autoworker jobs because drivers will keep used cars longer rather than buy expensive new ones. Source Link
The U.S. Commerce Department is proposing creation of a “privacy bill of rights” that would set rules for how companies can collect and use consumer data from the Internet and give individuals the opportunity to “opt out.” The proposal that would require approval by Congress could include codes of conduct for social network operators, web advertisers and services that track web browsing activity. Source Link
A consumer group is suing McDonald’s on behalf of a California mother, saying the restaurant’s Happy Meals use toys to encourage youngsters to eat high-calorie, high-fat food. The Center for Science in the Public Interest says McDonald’s markets directly to young children. The chain has added milk and fruit to the Happy Meals line-up, but most youngsters still choose soda and french fries. Source Link
