A national poll says more than half of Americans think the best way to tackle the federal budget deficit is to increase taxes for the rich. About 60% of those who were surveyed in the CBS News-Vanity Fair poll said higher taxes for the rich was the number-one deficit solution. Cutting defense spending was the number-two choice supported by 20% of poll participants. Source Link
An analysis shows that U.S. traffic fatalities have plunged in recent years, due to improved auto safety combined with less driving. Researchers say having more cars on the road with more air bags contributed to a 22% decrease in traffic deaths from 2005 to 2008. The study said Americans are also driving less, in part because of the economic downturn. Source Link
An analysis shows that U.S. traffic fatalities have plunged in recent years, due to improved auto safety combined with less driving. Researchers say having more cars on the road with more air bags contributed to a 22% decrease in traffic deaths from 2005 to 2008. The study said Americans are also driving less, in part because of the economic downturn. Source Link
The bragging rights for college football come down to one final game as the winner of the Bowl Championship Series will be decided in tonight’s Fiesta Bowl in Glendale Arizona. Number-one ranked Auburn and number-two ranked Oregon each bring unbeaten records into the contest to determine college football’s 2010 national champion. Both teams are appearing their first BCS title game. Source Link
