Topic: Ray LaHood

Toyota recall: Ray LaHood steps back from 'stop driving' comment

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says his advice to 'stop driving' recalled Toyotas was 'a misstatement.' A spokeswoman adds that it was merely an exhortation to owners to get their cars to the dealer 'as soon as possible.'

The Monitor's View: Toyota recalls: Thank Uncle Sam

Consistent pressure from US safety officials finally pushed Toyota into recalls and halting sales of potentially dangerous vehicles. 

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to call Toyota president

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said he will personally call the president of Toyota, Akio Toyoda, to stress safety issues.

Report: Cell phone distraction causes one in four US car crashes

The report puts the number of car crashes caused by cell phone use and texting at 1.6 million – one million more than previously thought. A new advocacy group against 'distracted driving' is patterned after Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

Tarmac delays: how the airlines rank as US cracks down

A new federal rule will prohibit airlines from keeping passengers on the tarmac for more than three hours.

Texting while driving: the new drunk driving

Texting and driving – and gadgets like iPods and GPS devices – are a public safety epidemic.

With ban, Obama declares war on texting while driving

President Obama signed an executive order Wednesday banning federal workers from texting while driving.

At summit, calls for more states to ban texting while driving

Federal officials at the Distracted Driving Summit are urging more states to outlaw driving while texting and some senators have introduced a bill.

White House ties new gas mileage standards to global warming

Officials say 35.5 m.p.g. rule will cut foreign oil demand, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and save drivers money.

White House's new stimulus message: It's helping you

Vice President Joe Biden and five cabinet secretaries on Thursday delivered speeches nationwide about how stimulus money is helping local communities.

How green is cash-for-clunkers program?

Fuel efficiency requirements for new cars bought under the rebate program aren't strict enough, say some.

Auto sales revive amid 'Cash for Clunkers' program

GM, Chrysler saw smaller declines in sales in July. Ford, Subaru, and Hyundai, meanwhile, registered actual sales increases compared with a year ago.

Cash for Clunkers: "Go out and buy a car," says Obama administration

The Monitor's View: As road fund dries up, drivers must pay up

Obama reneges on antitax pledge for health benefits. Why not on the gas tax?

LaHood voices support for GM chief despite company's mega loss

Biden kicked out of country after flu remarks?

Top ten US airports reporting wildlife-aircraft collisions

FAA database shows it's not just birds! 14 alligators hit by airplanes too

How many birds hit airplanes? Database will be released Friday

Airline quality report: Better service, fewer passengers

With air travel down in 2008, fewer planes were late and fewer bags were lost in airlines' best performance since 2004.

Biden task force pushes 'green jobs'

The first meeting of the White House's Middle Class Task Force on Friday focused on how the creation of so-called green jobs can help fuel the economic recovery and bolster the middle class.

Stimulus package: "Buy American" provision - in our out? Yes.

Sunday's TV news show lineups

Obama breaks with Bush on the environment

In East Room ceremony, President Obama breaks with his predecessor and signals a move to tougher standards for auto emissions and fuel economy.