What 'Drives' Bush and Kerry

The Auto Club of Southern California asks Senator John Kerry and President George W. Bush 5 questions on transportation.

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August 25, 2004, 12:00 PM PDT

By Connie Chung


Senator Kerry and President Bush respond to questions on a number of transportation-related topics, including: The federal government’s role in addressing traffic congestion -- “a local and regional problem”; increasing gas taxes to improve safety and mobility; motor vehicle crash statistics; transportation and the environment; and addressing the volatile fuel market in the short run and promoting alternative fuels in the long run.

The article features resources and links after each set of responses.

Thanks to Connie Chung

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